Megan Swann

Megan is influencing magic in a big way in her role as President of The Magic Circle .

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Katherine Rhodes

As vice-president of The Magic Circle Katherine is helping move magic forward .

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Ring to Shoelace

Adrián Carratalá created a sensation with this routine when he fooled Penn & Teller .

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A FEW WORDS FROM THE CHIEF EDITOR

This has been an incredibly busy month as my son and I just returned from Los Angeles where we spent time at VidCon . This is a conference for those who use social media , and in particular YouTube . It was a huge learning experience for us both , and my son who is only 11 and has his own YouTube channel , is already an expert in this area . You will notice some major steps forward for VANISH and social media .

The entire convention showed just how big social media is and how it can become a full-time job for people . There is so much to learn and navigate and I ' m still processing it all .

This month it is an honour to have two very special featured artists , both from The Magic Circle in London . Megan Swann and Katherine Rhodes have made major inroads and changes by becoming the first female President and Vice-President team in the club ' s history . Connie Boyd gets an exclusive interview with them both .

I know readers will love Nigel Harrison ' s new illusion plan called , Hollow Promise . This is an illusion you can perform surrounded and has a very modern feel to it . If anybody builds this , please share photos with us .

I am enjoying the fresh approach and energy of Jordana Borensztajn ' s writing and know readers will love this too . Coming in to magic later in life she brings a much-needed breath of fresh air .

Paul Romhany

Magic Business

Daniel Chan shares two important tips on marketing for magicians .

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Life Is Magic

Jordana Borensztajn shares her journey and discovery of magic series .

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Illusion Design

Nigel Harrison shares another full illusion plan called Hollow Promise .

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Are Magic Clubs dying ? Part IV

Ryan Joyce answers this question by finding out how some clubs are surviving .

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3 Things Websites Need

SEO expert Cris Johnson looks at the importance of a strong web presence .

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