W E LCOME
This is the beginning of a journey . It might be long ( I hope ) or it might end sooner than anyone expect . You are reading the first issue of Silendum , a magic magazine for close-up performers . Thank you !
Silendum is all about close-up magic and mentalism . It ´ s a magazine that hopefully will help you grow in this wonderful art form .
I t ´ s a l s o a b o u t h o w t o r u n a n entertainment business . Silendum will provide tips and ideas about marketing , sales , networking , social media and much more . My hope is that you ´ ll find at least some of the information useful .
A magazine is nothing without its readers . The future of this magazine is all dependent on you , dear reader . If you enjoy the magazine , please help spread the word .
Who is behind Silendum , you might ask . Well , let me introduce myself . knowledge I ´ ve picked up ( and still pick up ) along the way .
I don ´ t claim to know it all . In the greater scale of things , I am no better than anyone else . Even so , I think I can bring some interesting things to the table . Hopefully with your help .
You might disagree with some of the things I publish in Silendum . That ’ s ok ! As a matter of fact , I hope you send in comments and give your own view on the things I publish . That way , we can all learn from each other .
I think that there is no shortage of work out there . We as performers are not competitors , we are family .
Be sure to follow Silendum on Twitter (@ silendum ) and Facebook ( search for Silendum ).
Sincerely
My name is Andrew West . I have been performing magic and mentalism for over 15 years . For friends and family but also at paid gigs . Apart from being a magician , I also run a small size company . I ´ ve been doing so for over 20 years as I think about it .
Andrew West Editor
( Oh , by the way … I ´ m not a native English writer . If you find some strange grammar or bad spelling … well ... try to ignore it : o ).
I ´ m a strong believer in sharing , and I ´ m glad to share the insights and
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