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CONTENTS // August 2025

Mind2Mind exclusive interview
The scoop on what happened prior to becoming World Champions.
08-11
SHIN LIM- music, magic and artistry
Shin appears in our first podcast and shares some great advice and tips for all magicians.
14-19
FISM awards

THIS MONTH

A Moneumentl Month for VANISH!
What an incredible month for VANISH Magic Magazine— one that will go down in history for our team and our incredible community.
First, VANISH was honored with the Media Award at The Los Angeles Tribune’ s inaugural Magician’ s Hall of Fame ceremony— a tremendous recognition of our dedication to the art of magic. Then, at FISM 2025, we were voted the # 1 Digital Magic Magazine in the World! The outpouring of love and support has been overwhelming, and I can’ t thank you all enough.
FISM 2025 FREE Special Edition – Coming Soon!
I ' m putting the finishing touches on our massive FISM 2025 Special Edition, packed with hundreds of photos, in-depth act reviews, full competition results, and behind-the-scenes insights. Best of all? It’ s FREE! Stay tuned— this is one issue you won’ t want to miss.
New Series & Must-Read Interviews
We’ re launching two exciting new series spotlighting magicians from around the globe, amplifying voices from both inside and outside the artists community. Plus, we’ ve got exclusive interviews lined up with some of the most fascinating artists in magic— and beyond.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The VANISH Podcast!
I’ m thrilled to introduce The VANISH Podcast, hosted by the brilliant Jordana Borensztajn— a journalist, comedian, and mentalist who brings a fresh, dynamic perspective to magic podcasts. With her sharp wit and insider knowledge, Jordana will explore topics and conversations you won’ t hear anywhere else. Catch it on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify— it ' s out NOW!
This is just the beginning. Thank you for being part of the VANISH journey. The magic keeps getting bigger!
– Paul Romhany Editor, VANISH Magic Magazine
The award recipients at FISM 2025 20-23
A Tribune Hall of Fame Awards
Nick Lewin attends the inaugural Hall of Fame Awards and shares the good news about the Media Award for Vanish.
24-27
Secret Series- Switzerland
A Raphael Wolf- Authentic Magic is the first artist featured in a new series by Benjamin Kraatz.
28-31
Maître Xavier Oberson
Behind the Scenes: Benigne Tainturier speaks with Montreux Jazz VP – Exploring How Artists Think
32-37
Bullying
Paul Romhany opens up about online bullying and what we should all be doing about it.
38-39
Dorothy Dietrich
Connie Boyd looks at an artist with an illustrious career and is a legend in magic and escapes.
40-44
Coffee with The Conujors
Adapt or Vanish 46-48
50 Golden Tips on making more money
Balu shares 50 Golden tips we should all be aware of. 50-51