Vanni Bossi was a close friend of the International Magic Shop & MacMillan family. Outwardly he was a quiet, unassuming man. Beneath this, he was a great thinker of magic, often amazing fellow professionals with his skill & creativity. On first entering the Close Up Magic competition at our International Magic Convention, he almost casually performed and was justifiably awarded 2nd prize. To the delight of the magicians, he returned the following year presenting a stunning lecture of practical & powerful magic.