CONTENTSJANUARY 2016VOLUME 25NUMBER 5Martin Lewis, Maker of MagicBy Rory JohnstonEven 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 WizardryBy Leo Behnke and Greg WilsonFor 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 - ForeverBy Jamie D. GrantWith 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 KindnessBy Stephen MinchStephen 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.Plus Updates on... The House of Magic by Franz Harary in Macau. A Moment With... Derek Hughes. Ricky Jay's exhibition of Matthias Buchinger in New York. Remembrances of Dan Waldron and Barrie Richardson. A glance at some upcoming conventions.Bonus Content for the January Issue... Links to videos by Chris Ramsay. Video of Barrie Richardson's talk at MAGIC Live! All sixteen of the products reviewed in the January issue, plus 530 reviews from previous issues, are all now available at the fully
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