AUGUST 2017 - Edition 37
VANI SH
FROM THE
EDITOR
Internatonal Magic Magazine
PUBLISHER
Paul Romhany & Joomag
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & DESIGN LAYOUT
Paul Romhany
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
PAULO SIMÕES
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Hal Meyers
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Nick Lewin
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Ben Robinson
STAFF WRITERS
Nick Lewin, Wayne Fox, David Penn,
Louie Foxx, Paul Romhany, Diamond Jim
Tyler, Carisa Hendrix, Sean Heydon, Ben
Robinson, Ken Scott, Nicle Van Wormer, Ice
McDonald, Jonathan Friedman, Charles
Bach, John Carey
EDITORIAL SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
Richard Webster and Mick Peck
ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
Paul Romhany & Sydnie Anderson
CREATIVE DESIGNER & LAYOUT
Paul Romhany
MARKETING EXECUTIVES
Steve Hocevar
CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTION
Harry Morgan
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WOW!!!
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s predicted last month's cover set the magic world on fire. So much
so that both Carisa Hendricks and I ended up doing interviews
about it for podcasts and other magic related e-zines. Once Social
Media got hold of the magazine it went viral and we ended up with
an R-18 rating by the publishing company. I honestly believe no other
magic magazine has ever created such a buzz, drawing the largest
audience we’ve had in such a short period of time. For me, personally,
the cover was never about ratings or creating controversy - both Hal
Meyers and I instantly thought it was a fantastic photo and loved it as
a cover, plain and simple. It was related to the wonderful article by and
about Carisa. One of the secrets to VANISH’s success is offering artistic
license to each entertainer. In most cases they are happy with the
layout I do, while others with design skills like to tackle it themselves. In
this case Carisa had the photo taken, shot by Amberlynn Walker, which
SHE chose to get HER message across. The best part is that when the
magazine came out she was getting standing ovations in Australia for
her performances at the Melbourne Magic Festival, winning the hearts
and minds of audiences around the globe. I’m proud VANISH was there
to officially introduce her to the world of magic. In this edition you
can read Carisa's response to the numerous messages she received
concerning her “cover”.
This - August - edition features Luis de Matos, a person I've admired
and respected for many years and had on my bucket list of people I've
wanted to interview. I don't know anyone other than Paul Daniels who
has amassed Luis’s volume of television work. What we’ve seen thus
far from Luis is just the tip of his televised iceberg. He chose VANISH
to announce his current project with the Essential Magic Collection,
and his new television series starting in September. Luis also opens up
and shares invaluable advice gained from years of experience in the
industry.
As usual this issue of VANISH is filled with incredible articles ranging
from close-up magic to stage illusions. I would like to send out a huge
BRAVO to all our contributors who I know appreciated your feedback,
therefore, please take a moment to drop them an email and thank
them for the time and wonderful contributions.
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reprinted electronically OR in hard form without the
permission of the editor.
Paul Romhany
VANISH MAGAZINE
www.VanishMagazine.com
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