{"product_id":"conundrum-issue-3","title":"Conundrum Issue 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConundrum - Issue 2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA magazine stuffed with curiosities for the magician with discerning taste\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo ads\u003cbr\u003e100 pages\u003cbr\u003eJust Magic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConundrum 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisually 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Issue 2, you can expect:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRematch\u003c\/b\u003e: A strikingly visual piece of magic from Michel Huot, perfect for both social media and real-life performances (because why not?).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRing of Gyges\u003c\/b\u003e: Eric Jones dazzles with this captivating ring vanish, giving you a taste of invisibility right between your hands!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnatomy of a Playing Card\u003c\/b\u003e: 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGamechanger \u0026amp; Magic Maker\u003c\/b\u003e: An insightful chat with Rosemary Reid that sheds light on women in magic through the Sisterhood project (and yes, it’s important).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalloon Swallow\u003c\/b\u003e: Wes Barker shares everything from his countless performances—if you’ve ever considered this stunt, you absolutely need to read this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMirage\u003c\/b\u003e: 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSounds About Right\u003c\/b\u003e: Music maestro Medhat Hanbali dishes out a treasure trove of recommendations for enhancing the soundscape of your performances (because nobody wants awkward silence).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmadillo\u003c\/b\u003e: A complete breakdown of a beautiful cardistry move from Bao Hoang—get ready to impress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLazy Mentalist\u003c\/b\u003e: Memory whiz Martin Joyal reveals memory techniques that don’t require you to memorise an entire deck (thank goodness!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Making of a Children's Author\u003c\/b\u003e: Amy Kimlat shares how to bring an idea to life and how she persuaded David Copperfield to join her project (no small feat!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll this, plus in-depth interviews, thorough reviews, creativity articles, games, recommendations, and everything else that makes Conundrum a truly magical, visual, and entertaining read.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat they have to say:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It is probably the best magic magazine out there right now.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Chris Ramsay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What a great, modern magic publication. It has an amazing look that has been lacking in magic publications.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Marc DeSouza\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Took a look at this new journal in the dealer's room at FISM. Highly recommended! It's a big fat good-looking magazine!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Richard Kaufman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(\u003cb\u003eConundrum\u003c\/b\u003e 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.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56478270292292,"sku":"CONUNDRUM_2","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/76679-full_e925a3a3-858e-4bf1-ac90-1cc2a3d485a1.png?v=1777311283","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/conundrum-issue-3","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}