APRIL 2018 - Edition 45
VANI SH
FROM THE
EDITOR
Internatonal Magic Magazine
PUBLISHER
Paul Romhany & Joomag
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & DESIGN LAYOUT
Paul Romhany
THANK YOU TO
Chipper Lowell
ASSOCIATE EDITOR / LAYOUT FEATURE
Hal Meyers
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Nick Lewin
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Ben Robinson
STAFF WRITERS
Jeff Christensen, Steve Valentine, Chris
Philpott, Ben Robinson, Paul Romhany,
Nick Lewin, Louie Foxx, , Hal Myers, Jeff
Hobson, Harry Monk, Andrew Musgrave,
EDITORIAL SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
Hal Myers, Ben Robinson
ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
Paul Romhany & Sydnie Anderson
CREATIVE DESIGNER & LAYOUT
Paul Romhany
MARKETING EXECUTIVES
Steve Hocevar
CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTION
Harry Morgan
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HARRY THE HAT
This edition has a very special tribute to Harry Anderson from his friend Ben
Robinson. I was a big fan of Harry and loved watching him on Night Court
and even went as far as going through my 'Harry Anderson' phase growing
up where I would wear a hat during my show. It was his influence that gave
me my love for hats which I continue to wear today. He will be missed by
all those that knew him personally as well as the millions who continue to
watch his performances as an actor and magician on television and online.
One of the great things about editing VANISH is that I'm always on the look
out for artists who I feel are unknown within the magic community but out
there working and making a good name for themselves. Our feature story
is of UK magician Maddox Dixon who has been the opening act for one of
the largest bands on the planet, Cold Play. I first became aware of Maddox
and his story a year ago and have been watching him grow as a performer
and magician. His background story as a working magician who went
from a music career to magic is very inspiring for those that want to follow
their passion and their dream. It's also a reminder how something can
change the path you may be currently on. I am foreseeing a huge career
for Maddox and it's an honor to be the first magazine to get his name out
there to our community.
Jeff Hobson continues his series of interviews from The Illusionists Show
and this month he talks to Kevin James. This is an interview everybody
needs to watch. Kevin opens up about the rip-offs, his role in the show and
even some new creations which sound incredible. While most of use are
trying to cut back on props and carrying too much, Kevin is going in the
opposite direction and thinking BIG. I can't wait to see the show myself
when it finally makes it to Vancouver, BC.
Finally, congratulations to all the AMA winners and recipients. From all
accounts it was an amazing night filled with glitz and glamor of showbiz.
It would be nice to one day make it to LA to sit in the audience and watch
the show and awards, and mix with everybody there. Time seems to always
be against me as I continue to work on all the projects, performances and
family activities - BUT - the plan is to make it there one day for the Awards
night.
Paul Romhany
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