Vanish magazine #132 | Article Title

INTERNATIONAL MAGIC MAGAZINE

JEKI YOO

When you’re performing night after night, your tools can’t fail you. This 12-deck set of Bicycle playing cards is built with working magicians in mind — reliable, durable, and refined in the iconic red Rider Back!

Whether you’re on stage, in a close-up set, or filming content, Bicycle cards keep you looking polished with every move. Keep your gear sharp and your routines seamless.

Feature: Jeki Yoo

One of the most creative magicians in the world we get an exclusive interview with this virtuoso of magic.

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Magic Castle Juniors - 50 year anniversary

French magician Maxence has appeared on numerous Got Talent shows including getting the Golden Buzzer on Spain's Got Talent.

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Coffee with The Conjurors

A fresh new series by Natasha and Matthew where they openly discuss various parts of creating and performing while sipping their favourite coffee.

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DOMINIC ULLI - The Art of Show

A FEW WORDS FROM THE EDITOR

Benigne Tainturier gets an exclusive interview with artist, producer, and director Dominic Ulli.

This month, we’re thrilled to feature Jeki Yoo as our cover star—a true master of online magic and one of my personal favorite performers. Jeki has an unparalleled ability to captivate through the camera, blending the art of social media and live performance seamlessly. Every trick he performs leaves me utterly baffled, and that’s exactly what great magic should do.

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Inside the Magic Studio

David Regal continues his AI cartoon series

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In even more exciting news, Vanish Magazine has been honored with a prestigious Media Award from The Los Angeles Tribune ! This recognition celebrates our contribution to the magic community and our relentless push to innovate digital publishing. For 14 years, I've worked tirelessly to redefine what a magic magazine can be—and now, the broader media world is taking notice. It’s an incredible milestone, and I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us on this journey. The accolades don’t stop there—FISM has also acknowledged our work in advancing digital magic magazines. With the FISM World Championships just a week away, where a new magic champion will be crowned, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. As we approach the final stretch for the Digital Magic Magazine Top Award, we need your help to push us over the finish line.

Roy & Shawn Kueppers

Masters of their craft - father and son who create the world's finest coins for magicians.

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SOLO® Full review - product highlight

In-depth look in to a revolutionary cueing system that will run your entire show.

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Vanish has been nominated for the FISM Digital Magazine Award! Since launching in 2011, we’ve pushed boundaries, innovated, and set the standard for digital magic publications—and beyond. With features like audio content and multi-language support, we’re just getting started. Technology is finally catching up to the ideas I've been developing, and the best is yet to come. Your vote can help us bring home this award—click [here] to show your support. Thank you for being part of the magic. Let’s keep pushing boundaries together.

Illusion by Design

Nigel Harrison has a full set of working plans for a novel shadow appearance of an assistant.

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Paul Romhany

PUBLISHER

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & DESIGN LAYOUT Paul Romhany

COVER PHOTO Design by Paul Romhany

BACK COVER PHOTO Design by Paul Romhany

THANK YOU TO Chipper Lowell

SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR/ADVISER

Nick Lewin. Connie Boyd, Hal Meyers, Ben Robinson

// Illusion Plans by Nigel Harrison

// Celebrating 50 years of Castle Juniors

CONTRIBUTORS

David Regal, Paul Romhany, Louie Fox, Angela Signoretti, Nick Lewin, Connie Boyd, Samantha Jones, Scott Pepper, Ben Robinson, Nick Lewin, The Conjurors, Nigel Harrison, Andrew Gerard, Benigne Tainturier

FISM update

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Consultant's corner

ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Jennifer Holden

Andrew Gerard teaches a new move with sponge balls

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CREATIVE DESIGNER & LAYOUT Paul Romhany

A Couple of Jokers

VANISH CONVENTION DIRECTOR Steve Hocevar

Handling of the classic Sandwhich card trick

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CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTION Joomag

The Weather Trick

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Louie Foxx shares a novel trick about the weather

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Conventions 25/26

editor@vanishmagazine.com

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The Pro Speaks

Soctt Pepper starts a series on running your own magic theatre.

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INQUIRTY

Ben Robinson continues his series with part 7 from 50 years of magic.

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Magic Reviews

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Diana Zimmerman Fielding West Gay Blackstone Howard Hamburg

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JULY | 2025

TO THE AWARDS

Magicians Hall of Fame are Diana Zimmerman, Fieling West, Gay Blackstone and Howard Hamburg.

For over a century, The Los Angeles Tribune has served as an independent voice recognizing leadership, cultural excellence, and enduring legacy across industries. Since its fourth iteration beginning in 2020, under the stewardship of CEO Moe Rock, The Los Angeles Tribune has established prestigious international awards programs — including the Lifetime Achievement Awards , Philanthropy Awards , and Speakers Hall of Fame — honoring iconic figures such as 3-time Guinness World Record holder Mark Victor Hansen , Presidential Financial Advisor Sharon Lechter , and Joseph McClendon III , right-hand trainer to Tony Robbins . "Our commitment remains to elevate excellence where it has often gone unrecognized by traditional media, including through our certified partnership with AmeriCorps and The Office of the U.S. President in recognizing extraordinary service through the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards ," says Editor-in-Chief, Ava V. Manuel.

The Tribune’s connection to magic runs deeper than many realize—its pages have chronicled the feats of legendary illusionists for over a century including LeRoy, Telma and Bosco, Houdini, Herrmann, and Harry Keller to name a few.

When mainstream media like The Los Angeles Tribune covers magic, it elevates its status from mere entertainment to a respected performance art, akin to theater or dance.

Anytime coverage in major publications exposes magic to people who might not seek it out, it helps performers gain new fans and opportunities. The recognition also helps preserve magic’s history and innovation, ensuring it’s taken seriously beyond just "tricks" or "illusions."

It is with that same commitment that the Global Magicians Hall of Fame was born — extending this mission into a cultural art form that has profoundly shaped global entertainment and human wonder: magic .

The event will be marked with a star studded line up of performers, presenters and honorees on July 9th 2025 at the Clark County Library Theatre in Las Veags. For more information check out their website at GlobalMagiciansHallofFame.com

This prestigious event will celebrate the most influential magicians of our time, recognizing their artistry, innovation, and contributions to the craft. The first recipients of the Global

GlobalMagiciansHallofFame.com

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