Matt Disero

Matt ' s work has taken him around the world working on cruise ships , in theaters and television . Mike shares the naked truth about his career . 08-17

A Celestial Celebration

A FEW WORDS FROM THE CHIEF EDITOR

This month we get to celebrate Chicken Month with one of the funniest magicians I know Matt Disero . I got to share the stage with Matt earlier this year and he personifies professionalism . His work is first rate and more than anything he cares about his craft . The cover photo is one of my all-time favourite for VANISH and when Matt showed it to me I fell of my chair laughing . This shows his dedication to everything he does .

Our other feature article is by Connie Boyd , yes that is Connie on the back cover , and her coverage of the incredible Collection by Magicana and Michael Claxton . This is a remarkable collection and I highly recommend you click on the link and see what Magicana has done .

Nick Lewin once again shares his years of experience as he discusses an important topic of audience management . There is nobody better to discuss real-world gigs than Nick .

The FISM European Championship is coming up next year in Italy . This is the Europe division to find out who will represent them in FISM 2025 . This will be a convention like no other set in Italy in an amazing castle .

Until next month

Magicana recently launched a new digital on-line exhibition on their website called “ A Celestial Celebration , A Tribute to Women in Magic ”. 20-27

50 Years as a magician

Ben Robinson looks back at his 50-year career as a magician .

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Audience Management

Nick Lewin looks at how to manage an audience .

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Successful TV performances

Benjamin Kraatz shares his exerpiences on working for television .

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Product Highlight

Demi Deck - cutting a deck of cards in half . An indepth review

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FISM Europe championship

We start a series on the FISM Europe championship in 2024 .

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5 Myths of a website

Cris Johnson looks at the 5 common myths about having a website and getting the most from it . 52-53

6 NOVEMBER | 2023