Conundrum - Issue 1 a magazine stuffed to the brim with magic for the discerning magician
No ads 100 pages Just Magic
Hailing from Montreal, Conundrum is the brainchild of the husband-and-wife duo, Marc Trudel and Sophie-Anne Vachon. This independent mag aims to shine a light on the finest magic, spotlight the magicians we admire, and give back to the magic community (because, why not?).
Completely ad-free and printed in Canada on top-notch paper, this beauty feels more like a book than a magazine. Inside, you'll find interviews, profiles, tricks, discoveries, and a hefty dose of creative inspiration! We delve deep and explore magic with a discerning eye, focusing on the good stuff (because life’s too short for mediocrity). Let’s celebrate what makes magic so bloody brilliant.
Inside Issue 1 you'll find:
Ernie's Center Double: An unpublished gem from Ernest Earick that got Ray Kosby all fired up for Raise Rise.
Chung's Center Double Variation: A few nifty applications from the talented Derrick Chung, who’s teasing the upcoming Earick books he’s about to drop.
Cap No Cap Sharpie: A pseudo-hypnosis trick you’ll want in your pocket at all times, courtesy of Alex Boyer.
Soul Mates: Jeff Hinchliffe’s take on the classic anniversary-waltz routine, done without any gimmicks—classic magic, no frills!
Bringing Chaos to the Zarrow Shuffle: Rising star Bernardo Sedlacek brings us this clever spin on a classic technique—chaos never looked so good.
Chug Chug Goose: When Rune Klan collaborates with Eric Leclerc, unexplainable wonders happen. This fresh spin on a controversial trick was used to kick off Eric’s FISM performance in tribute to the Amazing Jonathan.
Where's my Sandwich: With a little help from Bill Malone, we’ve brought this previously unpublished Ed Marlo finale for a sandwich routine to light. It fools everyone—yes, even the magicians.
Sticky Hand Job: A wildly fun twist on the card stab, concocted by Daniel Garcia and Chris Ramsay on the set of Big Trick Energy!
Everyday I'm Shufflin': A practical solution to the Rubik's cube false shuffle, straight from Derrick Chung's show—no more flimsy excuses!
It's Nothing: With over 7000 shows under his belt, Ghislain Lavoie shares his top pro tips for performing for children, plus his current showstopper!
What they have to say:
"It is probably the best magic magazine out there right now." - Chris Ramsay
"What a great, modern magic publication. It has an amazing look that has been lacking in magic publications." - Marc DeSouza
"Took a look at this new journal in the dealer's room at FISM. Highly recommended! It's a big fat good-looking magazine!" - Richard Kaufman
(Conundrum is a bi-annual magazine, perfect bound, 0.78 pounds, 10 ? Inches by 8 ¼ inches, thick 160gsm paper with a 12pt cardstock matte laminated finish for the cover.)
