Conundrum Issue 2

Explore magic through the eyes of performers, creators, and thinkers in Conundrum Issue 2, an illustrated, ad-free magazine made for magicians. Montreal-based creators Marc Trudel and Sophie-Anne Vachon bring together interviews, tricks, profiles, reviews, and creative inspiration across 100 pages.

Dip into a card trick or a deep dive into magic history, then return to the issue for ideas you can take into your own practice.

• Magic to explore: Read contributions from Michel Huot, Eric Jones, Spidey, Martin Joyal, Bao Hoang, and other creators.
• Card magic and cardistry: Discover Spidey’s impromptu card trick, Bao Hoang’s cardistry move, and an illustrated look at playing-card history from Sophie-Anne Vachon and Lee Asher.
• More than tricks: Find an interview about Rosemary Reid’s Sisterhood project, advice on music and sound from Medhat Hanbali, and Amy Kimlat’s story of becoming a children’s author.
• Ad-free reading: The magazine focuses entirely on magic, with no advertising interrupting its articles and features.
• Book-like finish: The perfect-bound magazine is printed in Canada on 160 gsm paper, with a 12-point matte-laminated cardstock cover.

At 0.78 pounds, this bi-annual issue gives you a substantial collection of ideas to browse between performances or bring along when you want fresh inspiration.