Far more than merely the product reviewer for MAGIC, Michael Close is "Always Working," a prolific performer, creator, and writer of magic, not to mention a skilled musician, raconteur, and cover subject. Kerry Pollock is another "do it all" kind of guy, with his magic, comedy, electronics wizardry, and game shows as well. Richard Stephen Conn explores the imagination and the vision of Fantasma Science Magic Products. The Abbott's Get-Together has reached the 65-year mark and, as John Moehring reports, shows "No Plans for Retirement." Classic magic presented in a salon setting belongs not only to the past, but is a tradition revived in modern-day New York in "Steve Cohen’s Chamber Magic." Theatrics and magic combine in the career and teachings of Davey Marlin-Jones, who speaks of the thought behind the presentation, "In His Words." "Talk About Tricks" is devoted to the coin magic, and a couple surprises, all from Rune Klan. And this issue marks the return of Jim Steinmeyer’s "Conjuring" series, showcasing a tension-building presentation for "Bank Night."