Smoke & Mirrors E-zine
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| Editor-in-chief | Angelo Stagnaro |
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| Categories | Magic |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Format | Electronic magazine |
| Publisher | Angelo Stagnaro |
| Unpaid circulation | 4500 |
| Company | Kismet Magic Publishing |
| Country |  United States |
| Based in | New York City |
| Language | English |
Smoke & Mirrors E-zine is a monthly, international, electronic magazine for professional and semi-professional magicians and mentalists.[1] It was originally meant to serve a small group of magicians in New York City about upcoming events. It has subsequently become more international in scope.[2]
Smoke & Mirrors is the Internet's largest monthly magic e-zine in terms of readership. It is also the Net's oldest, monthly magic e-zine. Subscription is free.
Mission statement
[edit]Smoke & Mirrors' mission is to provide an accurate and timely source of pertinent information for professional and semi-professional magicians and mentalists. Smoke & Mirrors also offers opportunities for magicians who wish to publish their articles and reviews for the benefit of the greater international magic community.[3]
Content
[edit]Smoke & Mirrors lists all major magic performances, lectures and conventions throughout the world. The e-zine is approximately 200KB of information taking up approximately 180-200 pages if printed out. It provides reviews and articles on important magic topics and serves to remind magicians and mentalists as to holidays pertinent to the profession.[4]
Contributing Editors
[edit]Contributing editors for the e-zine include:
- Scott Guinn (USA)
- Jim "Kep" Keplinger (USA)
- Kyle Peron (USA)
- Tim Quinlan (USA)
- Bob Lusthaus (USA)
- Peter Marucci (Canada)
- Daniel Shutters (USA)
- Aaron Smith (USA)
- Ed Solomon (USA)
- Larry White (USA)
- Dennis Loomis (USA)
- Tony L. Lewis (USA)
- Jon Raiker (USA)
Editors Emeriti:
- Eugene Poinc (USA) (deceased)
- Mike Bornstein (USA) (deceased)
Publication
[edit]Smoke & Mirrors is published by Kismet Magic Publishing (New York City.) The e-zine in currently in its 11th year of continual publication. As of January 2009, the e-zine is published on or around the beginning of every month and is sent directly to subscribers' email accounts.[5]
Editorship
[edit]Angelo Stagnaro is the current editor-in-chief and publisher.[6] He has been so since its inception in 1998.
Subscribers
[edit]Current readership exceeds 4500 readers from 67 countries.
References
[edit]- ^ "Topica Email List Directory". Archived from the original on 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ "Smoke and Mirrors Rocks!Inside MagicMagic News Updated Daily for the Professional Magician". 26 October 2004.
- ^ "Smoke and Mirrors Rocks!Inside MagicMagic News Updated Daily for the Professional Magician". 26 October 2004.
- ^ "Smoke and Mirrors – A Very Impressive MailingInside MagicMagic News Updated Daily for the Professional Magician". 10 June 2003.
- ^ "Smoke and Mirrors – A Very Impressive MailingInside MagicMagic News Updated Daily for the Professional Magician". 10 June 2003.
- ^ "Refuting Psychic and Occult Charlatans". Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
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