CONTENTS
JANUARY 2016
VOLUME 25
NUMBER 5
Martin Lewis, Maker of Magic
By Rory Johnston
Even though his father was a well-known magician, Martin Lewis had no interest in conjuring until he turned 21. Since then, he has had a varied career in magic, from close-up to stage, from Las Vegas to the oceans of the world, and from computer and video programming back to creating magic.
The Wonderful World of Wizardry
By Leo Behnke and Greg Wilson
For a two-week period in December 1967, visitors to Disneyland were treated to a special show of magic and illusions presented by Mickey Mouse and friends. Leo Behnke looks back at his involvement, and Greg Wilson provides details from some of the other creators of that show.
Chris Ramsay - Forever
By Jamie D. Grant
With his mix of magic and cardistry, Chris Ramsay not only takes to the streets but onto social media, regularly providing his followers with moments of art and wonder via Instagram, YouTube, and other digital stages. Ramsay also teaches a trick, I Inked Myself.
Master of the Art of Kindness
By Stephen Minch
Stephen Minch provides a remembrance of his friend Barry Richardson, who died in November. Mentalist, professor, magic creator, author, family man, and an unusual performer, Richardson was memorable and influential. Included here is his routine for a haunted key effect, Spoo-Key.
