Brent Smith

Decades of advice and stories about working a restaurant gig Brent opens up and shares it all . A must read for anybody wanting to work close-up . 08-17

Japanese Magic

Magic in Japan has a long history of amazing women performing magic . Connie Boyd looks at the history and the trends in magic today . 20-31

A FEW WORDS FROM THE CHIEF EDITOR

We have two wonderful cover stories this month . Brent Smith has been performing restaurant magic for decades and is sharing his valuable experience with the readers of Vanish . He has some wonderful tips and advice and it ' s one of the most informative features I have covered . There is a lot to learn from this one .

Connie Boyd has spent months working on her feature on the Japanese Magical Women Culture . If you are on social media , you will see the big trend is for a certain look in the arts industry coming out of Japan and magic certainly has its following . There is a rich history of magical women in Japan that will surprise many .

We lost an amazing legend in magic with the passing of David Berglas . One of the biggest thrills of my life was when David and his son Marvin attended my magic lecture in the UK . Imagine as I walked out and looked at the front row to see such an icon in our business sitting right in the front row . It was a highlight and having dinner afterwards and talking is something I will never forget .

December is a busy month for many performers , and I hope you are all safe and enjoy bringing laughter and joy to the masses .

Until next month

The Thingness of the thing

Ben Robinson reflects on his time spent with Doug Henning .

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World Record

Doug Hunt Walking Tall on 55 ’ Stilts to break a world record .

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Successful TV performances

Benjamin Kraatz shares his exerpiences on working for television .

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Product Highlight

13 Steps To Mentalism - the full kit by Corinda and Murphy ' s Magic .

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Social Media & Your Business

Cris johnson is an SEO expert and looks at the types of social media platforms will work for you .

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David Berglas- -In memory

A reflection on spending time with Daivd Berglas 60-61

6 DECEMBER | 2023