OCTOBER 2018 - Edition 51
VANI SH
FROM THE
EDITOR
Internatonal Magic Magazine
PUBLISHER
Paul Romhany & Joomag
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & DESIGN LAYOUT
Paul Romhany
COVER PHOTO
Supplied by Shin Lim
THANK YOU TO
Chipper Lowell
ASSOCIATE EDITOR / LAYOUT FEATURE
Hal Meyers
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Nick Lewin
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Ben Robinson
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Romany
STAFF WRITERS
Jeff Christensen, Louie Fox, Chiam
Yu Sheng, Joe Silkie, Nick Lewin, JPaul
Romhany, Jim Sisti, Charles Bach, Tim Ellis,
Gregory Wilson, David Gripenwaldt, Barry
Ross, Thomas Swieciak, Joshua Endress,
Peter Mennie
EDITORIAL SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
Hal Meyers, Ben Robinson
ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
Paul Romhany & Sydnie Anderson
CREATIVE DESIGNER & LAYOUT
Paul Romhany
CONGRATULATIONS
September was such an exciting month for magic with the incredible win
of America’s Got Talent by World Champion magician Shin Lim. I chatted
briefly with Shin on the day of the finals to wish him luck - my gut feeling
told me he was in for a life-changing moment, and indeed he was. Shin’s
final performance was absolutely mind blowing and again … he raised the
bar for magic. I have no idea what another magician will do to follow him. It
will certainly take a lot of creativity.
I truly look forward to seeing where Shin will be in another year.
Charles Bach and Chip Romero put together a fantastic article on Doug
Henning. One of my bucket list items is to see Chip’s collection of Doug’s
illusions. As a kid growing up in New Zealand it was a big event to sit down
and watch a Doug Henning special. Doug really was the driving force
behind moving magic forward. Chip has done the magic world a huge
favor by preserving the history of Doug Henning.
Magic seems to be in-demand again, having a tremendous resurgence.
Doug made it popular, Copperfield took it to another level and now Shin
Lim is elevating the art. With all the magicians appearing on television
these days kids seem to be getting back into it. As a professional magician
I’ve noticed an increase in my work simply because of others success. We
should celebrate the accomplishments of other magicians because it has
an impact on our work, whether we realize it or not.
October is a milestone in my life as I turn 50 - it’s also a time for reflection.
What an amazing life I’ve had thanks to magic. It has taken me around the
world many times, allowed me to live the life I want. I never take this for
granted, it’s been hard work, however, the one thing I do know, is that if
you have a dream you owe it to yourself to follow it.
Until next edition have a great month.
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