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Nick Lewin. Connie Boyd, Hal Meyers, Ben Robinson
FISM venue
A look at the incredible venue for FISM 2025.
60-62
Open and Closed Shapes
A fun stand-up magic trick for parlor or stage. 64-65
The Pro Speaks
Scott Pepper shares real world stories from his career. 66-68
Conventions 2025
Full list of upcoming conventions from around the world.
70-71
Advocacy
Ben Robinson goes behind the scenes to interview Lisa Joy and Jennifer Espensen 72-75
CONTRIBUTORS
David Regal, Paul Romhany, Louie Fox, Angela Signoretti, Nick Lewin, Connie Boyd, Samantha Jones, Scott Pepper, Gleb Tsarev, Michel Huot, Ben Robinson, Nich Lewin, Ramond Karch
ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Jennifer Holden
CREATIVE DESIGNER & LAYOUT Paul Romhany
VANISH CONVENTION DIRECTOR Steve Hocevar
CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTION Joomag
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Take your seat
How your stand next to your spectator can tell a lot about your act- Balu. 76-78 Reviews
Two great routines reviewed in this issue of Vanish.
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