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The facebook profile has different areas, including 'magicians reading magicseen' and also news from around the world. Deputy editor Graham Hey has just returned from Singapore where he witnessed an amazing magic world record...check out the facebook site now!


Our latest issue, No.27 for July 2009, takes you on a fairly rapid international journey as we interview magical luminaries from various countries around the world. Our cover star, R. Paul Wilson, may be Scottish (actually, he IS Scottish!), but his work is seen all over the world on TV, the most famous programme arguably being The Real Hustle which has enjoyed a long and fruitful run. From Scotland our trip takes us to Brazil (Henry Vargas), China (Zenneth Kok), Holland (Hans Klok) and Ireland (Keith Barry - Part 2), before finally touching down back in England (Ian Keable). So buckle up and enjoy the ride!

If you asked a selection of experienced close up workers to name their top 10 close up effects, chances are many of them would include The Flying Ring somewhere in that list. We take a look at the classic Al Koran effect and offer reviews of a whole range of currently available Flying Ring products.

Other highlights in the current issue include a major article by Michael J. Fitch on his trip to Vegas where he hooked up with some of the biggest names in magic on the Strip including David Copperfield, Mac King and Penn and Teller, The Bookshelf with its detailed retrospective view of Harry Lorayne's 1990 Trendsetters book, Jay Fortune with his latest Think Tank column, The Masterclass with two nice close up effects to try, and of course our extensive Review section, which aims to help you to make buying decisions on a whole array of latest marketed products. All this plus news, letters and other articles make the latest magicseen a must-have holiday accessory!

Available right now on subscription, or as an individual paper copy, or as an instant download, don't miss it!
And talking of holidays, if you are planning a long flight somewhere this summer, why not treat yourself to one or more of our other publications to help pass the travel time away? The Man Who Would Be King (£20.00), WD40 (£25.00 softback, £35.00 hardback) or Masterclass - The First Four Years (£12.00), all make perfect travelling companions. So get your copies right now from us here on the magicseen website.

Happy summer holidays!
 
Mark