Smoke & Mirrors E-zine

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 E-zine
Editor-in-chiefAngelo Stagnaro
CategoriesMagic
FrequencyMonthly
FormatElectronic magazine
PublisherAngelo Stagnaro
Unpaid circulation4500
CompanyKismet Magic Publishing
Country United States
Based inNew York City
LanguageEnglish

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

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

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

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

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

Angelo Stagnaro is the current editor-in-chief and publisher.[6] He has been so since its inception in 1998.

Subscribers

Current readership exceeds 4500 readers from 67 countries.

References
  1. http://lists.topica.com/lists/SmokeAndMirrors/
  2. http://www.insidemagic.com/magicnews/2004/10/25/smoke-and-mirrors-rocks/
  3. http://www.insidemagic.com/magicnews/2004/10/25/smoke-and-mirrors-rocks/
  4. http://www.insidemagic.com/magicnews/2003/06/10/smoke-and-mirrors-a-very-impressive-mailing/
  5. http://www.insidemagic.com/magicnews/2003/06/10/smoke-and-mirrors-a-very-impressive-mailing/
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2009-06-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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