Conundrum - Issue 2 A magazine stuffed with curiosities for the magician with discerning taste
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Conundrum is a Montreal-born gem, crafted by the dynamic duo of Marc Trudel and Sophie-Anne Vachon. This independent magazine isn’t just about showing off magic; it’s about celebrating the craft and giving back to the magic community, which we all know could do with a bit more love.
Visually stunning and fully illustrated, this ad-free delight is printed in Canada on lovely high-quality paper. Seriously, it feels like a book (and not just any book, the kind you’d want to keep on your coffee table). Inside, you’ll find interviews, profiles, tricks, and a hefty dose of creative inspiration! We dig deep and explore the magic world with a critical eye, focusing on the good stuff. Let's toast to what makes our craft so enchanting.
In Issue 2, you can expect:
Rematch: A strikingly visual piece of magic from Michel Huot, perfect for both social media and real-life performances (because why not?).
Ring of Gyges: Eric Jones dazzles with this captivating ring vanish, giving you a taste of invisibility right between your hands!
Anatomy of a Playing Card: Sophie-Anne and Lee Asher team up to spill the secrets of playing cards' history—more than you ever dared to ask (seriously, you'll sound clever at parties).
Gamechanger & Magic Maker: An insightful chat with Rosemary Reid that sheds light on women in magic through the Sisterhood project (and yes, it’s important).
Balloon Swallow: Wes Barker shares everything from his countless performances—if you’ve ever considered this stunt, you absolutely need to read this.
Mirage: An impromptu card trick from our cover star Spidey that’s destined to become a staple in your repertoire (trust us, it’s a good one).
Sounds About Right: Music maestro Medhat Hanbali dishes out a treasure trove of recommendations for enhancing the soundscape of your performances (because nobody wants awkward silence).
Armadillo: A complete breakdown of a beautiful cardistry move from Bao Hoang—get ready to impress.
Lazy Mentalist: Memory whiz Martin Joyal reveals memory techniques that don’t require you to memorise an entire deck (thank goodness!).
The Making of a Children's Author: Amy Kimlat shares how to bring an idea to life and how she persuaded David Copperfield to join her project (no small feat!).
All this, plus in-depth interviews, thorough reviews, creativity articles, games, recommendations, and everything else that makes Conundrum a truly magical, visual, and entertaining read.
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.)
