Explore the World in Issue Four

Issue Four takes you on a global journey through the art of magic and mentalism.

Join Helder Guimarães in Los Angeles as he invites you backstage at his virtual performances at the Geffen Playhouse. Then, travel to London where Guy Hollingworth reveals an exclusive, full-length card routine and offers a sneak peek at his upcoming masterpiece, a follow-up to the acclaimed Drawing Room Deceptions. In Raleigh, North Carolina, discover the underground legend Dennis Kim, who shares an intricate and stunning Three-Fly card routine in 38 detailed pages. Next, we head to Berlin, where Will Houstoun teaches a mind-bending mentalism effect that can be performed anywhere and yet feels impossible.

Our adventure continues in Paris with FISM-winner Pierric, who explores the intersection of magic and performance art. Then, we journey to Toronto with Shawn DeSouza-Coelho, who provides insights into his forthcoming book on aesthetic philosophy in magic, titled ‘Magic as Medium,’ under our NEAT REVIEW imprint. Finally, we arrive in Beijing, where artist Liu Bolin explains his unique approach to disappearing acts around the world. Before we conclude, we stop in the North Wessex Downs in England, where Robert Gill humorously contemplates the question, “What is Magic?” and offers a thought-provoking definition.

This fourth issue is packed with diverse perspectives and creative insights, making it hard to believe all of this fits within a single art journal. Yet, this is THE NEAT REVIEW Issue Four, and we strive to encompass it all. The pages are filled with vibrant ideas waiting for you to explore. We invite you to purchase a copy and experience the magic for yourself.

Photography by Brad Fulton, Alex Hansford, and Catarina Marques