“Magic should be, and is, life. Love for life, passion for life, despite everything and against everything.”
—Juan Tamariz, The Magic Rainbow (2019)
Given both the breadth and depth of his work, it is not possible to fully celebrate and remember Juan Tamariz’s contributions to magic. Instead of attempting the impossible (how disappointing), we instead took inspiration from his beloved rainbow, asking a number of his friends, collaborators, and admirers to each write a short piece about an aspect of his work. We hope that, as you read about some of his many different shades and colors, they will occasionally combine to give you a glimpse of his iridescent whole.
Given the length of this feature, the following links will take you directly to each writer’s contribution:
Backstage with Juan • Alan Marchese
Juan and Me • Camilo Vázquez
When “the Magician” Became Juan • Miguel Puga
Juan Tamariz in Latin America • Roberto Mansilla
Random Stories With Juan • Rafael Benatar
The Lesson from Cádiz, Where Magic Lives • Vicente Canuto
The Cádiz Summer Magic Conventions • Juan Luis Rubiales
Giving Back • Eric Mead
In Aeternum Juan Tamariz • Gema Navarro
In Joy and Magic • Gaëtan Bloom
How Juan Tamariz Launched a Golden Age • Ramón Mayrata
The Recognition of Juan Tamariz in East Asia • Kei Izumi
The Human and Spiritual Legacy • Manuel Llaser
Juan Tamariz, The Lecturer and Author • Roberto Giobbi
Bringing Magic Closer to People, and People Closer to Magic • Luis Piedrahita
The Many Juan Tamarizes • Miguel Ángel Gea
Ahora, Sí • R. Paul Wilson
