Oops! I started posting shit on the blog (The “Creativity” Discourse) without saying anything first, didn’t I? Oh well.

Anyway, I should introduce myself. I’m Lisbeth (she/her), the new writer for the Oval. I’ve been involved in magic to varying degrees for 15+ years, but made it a central part of my output about 3-4 years ago. Outside of magic, I make a lot of art in different media (seriously, I have too many projects going on right now, someone stop me), and generally bounce around doing what I can locally.

I was scouted for the Oval at a convention by the Editor, whom I initially brushed off as another ill-fated suitor trying to woo the hot, smart woman in a sea of magicians who embody none of those descriptors. But once I understood that what I was being offered was not a ring, but a chance to write for the most prestigious publication in the history of magic, I joined immediately. I’ve been here at the compound office for a little bit now, and it’s starting to feel cozy. I’m even starting to like the off-brand instant noodles we get fed every day. (Anne’s note: The ramen I mentioned in The Annual Company Picnic (In Lieu of Bonuses) declined in quality severely after the two Mystify sponsorships. Oh, was I not supposed to mention we’re sponsoring Mystify again? If we had some Shin Ramyun up in here again maybe I would’ve held my tongue.)

In terms of what I’m doing here, there’s a few things that make me different from everyone else on the blog:

1. I have more professional experience than most of the folks here (not difficult, trust me). I’ve done gigs, produced shows, performed for crowds of various sizes. I still do all those things, though it’s not always my primary focus. I still try to theorize from a more social and abstract perspective, but I definitely have some pro germs on me.
2. My ideas focus heavily on the political and subtextual sides of magic. I’m an anarchist punk bitch, and that’s something I don’t hide in my work. If you’re not interested in what your magic is saying and what it should be saying, I’d get out now before your precious magic becomes infected by my devious SJW mind.

That’s all for now. You’ll see me plenty more on the blog, and my email’s there for any questions/comments/death threats/proposals of marriage you may have. See ya!