Spellbound Fairytales and Fantasy Magazine - August 2024: The Cosplay Edition

AUGUST 2024 ISSUE 01

Fairytales and Fantasy

Dream,Explore,Discover TONY STARK & NATASHA ROMANOFF

Nilou TOTAL FANTASY

BATMAN’S FIGHT THE COSPLAY EDITION

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INSIDE COVER PHOTOGRAPHER: YAKUSHEVA YULIA IG: @MYSTIC_ART_TVER

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Editor-in-chief SALLY MARIE Lucy Morris Ashley Buchanan Tobias James Jarna Nasso Darren Wynne Heather Wilkins Lyndsey Adams Chloe Bennet Karaaina Bishara Laszlo Balogh

Executive Editor Fashion Editor Digital Editor Staff Writer Photo/Sub Editor Features Editor Beauty Editor Advertisement Manager Features Editor Logo Illustrator

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CONTENTS

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08 BATMAN’S FIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER: MARINNE WASSERMAN IG: @MARINAW.PHOTO FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MARINA.W.S WB: WWW.MARINAWASS.COM TT: WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@MARINAWASSERMANSAMSON MALE MODEL: ALEX XVOST IG: @ALEX_XVOST

20 NILOU FEMALE MODEL: D. PEACH IG: @ILILKILL PHOTOGRAPHER/RETOUCHER: ALEXEY CHERNIKOV IG: @CHERNIKOV_85

30 ANASTASIA PHOTOGRAPHER: YAKUSHEVA YULIA IG: @MYSTIC_ART_TVER

STARK & NATASHA 44 TONY ROMANOFF PROPMAKER: MB FABRICATIONS 719 IG: @MBFABRICATIONS719 MODEL: SARAH KLAREN IG: @SARAHKLAREN MALE MODEL: THE 7TH SPARROW IG: @7THSPARROWCOSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHER: CHERIE BROWN IG: @MONCHERIEMEDIA

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60 TOTAL FANTASY MAKEUP ARTIST: OLGA GREGOR IG: @OLGA_GREGOR MODEL: ANASTASIA KUDASHOVA IG: @ANASTASIA_KUDASHOVA_ FASHION DESIGNER: A GLOSSIER IG: @A_GLOSSIER PT: WWW.PINTEREST.COM/A_GLOSSIER FASHION DESIGNER: SVETLANA GRILEO IG: @SVETLANA.GRILEO CREATIVE DIRECTOR: @A_GLOSSIER_ANGELS IG: @A_GLOSSIER_ANGELS PHOTOGRAPHER: EKATERINA KAZAKOVA IG: @PHOTO_S.KAZ.KA

66 GINNY WEASLEY FEMALE MODEL: IRENE ROSE IG: @MADAME_IRENE_ROSE PHOTOGRAPHER: LILY ANGEL IG: @LILI_ANGEL_FOX

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Editor’s Letter

August 2024

Sally Morris Editor-in-chief Welcome to the Spellbound Cosplay August Issue!

August heralds an exciting period for cosplay enthusiasts, as it typically coincides with a plethora of major conventions and events.

Despite the sweltering summer heat, passionate cosplayers remain undeterred, eagerly donning their intricately crafted costumes inspired by beloved characters from diverse media such as anime, comics, and video games. This month sees the occurrence of several prominent conventions, including the widely acclaimed Dragon Con and Otakon, which serve as perfect platforms for cosplayers to exhibit their boundless creativity and exceptional craftsmanship.

The balmy weather characteristic of August presents an ideal opportunity for outdoor photoshoots and gatherings, providing cosplayers with stunning natural backdrops against which to showcase their elaborate costume displays. The picturesque settings of parks, beaches, and urban landscapes become temporary stages for these living works of art, allowing for truly memorable and visually striking photography sessions.

As the back-to-school season looms on the horizon, many cosplayers strategically utilize this time to put the finishing touches on their costumes for upcoming autumn events. This dual focus on both immediate enjoyment and future preparation imbues August with a unique energy in the cosplay community. It becomes a month of celebration, where current projects come to fruition and are proudly displayed, while simultaneously serving as a period of anticipation and meticulous planning for the exciting events that lie ahead in the fall season.

The confluence of these factors - the major conventions, the conducive weather for outdoor activities, and the strategic timing for costume completion - transforms August into a pivotal and cherished month in the cosplay calendar. It stands as a time of both jubilant display and focused preparation, embodying the passion, creativity, and forward-thinking nature that defines the vibrant cosplay community.

Next month we will be welcoming you back during the change in seasons, ushering in the autumn season - we look forward to seeing you there!

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Female Model: Irene Rose IG: @madame_irene_rose Photographer: Lily Angel IG: @lili_angel_fox

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Batman’s fight PHOTOGRAPHER: MARINNE WASSERMAN IG: @MARINAW.PHOTO FB: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MARINA.W.S WB: WWW.MARINAWASS.COM TT: WWW.TIKTOK.COM/@MARINAWASSERMANSAMSON MALE MODEL: ALEX XVOST IG: @ALEX_XVOST

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Anastasia PHOTOGRAPHER: YAKUSHEVA YULIA IG: @MYSTIC_ART_TVER

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Tony Stark & Natasha Romanoff PROPMAKER: MB FABRICATIONS 719 IG: @MBFABRICATIONS719 MODEL: SARAH KLAREN IG: @SARAHKLAREN MALE MODEL: THE 7TH SPARROW IG: @7THSPARROWCOSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHER: CHERIE BROWN IG: @MONCHERIEMEDIA

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TOTAL FANTASY MAKEUP ARTIST: OLGA GREGOR IG: @OLGA_GREGOR MODEL: ANASTASIA KUDASHOVA IG: @ANASTASIA_KUDASHOVA_ FASHION DESIGNER: A GLOSSIER IG: @A_GLOSSIER PT: WWW.PINTEREST.COM/A_GLOSSIER FASHION DESIGNER: SVETLANA GRILEO IG: @SVETLANA.GRILEO CREATIVE DIRECTOR: @A_GLOSSIER_ANGELS IG: @A_GLOSSIER_ANGELS PHOTOGRAPHER: EKATERINA KAZAKOVA IG: @PHOTO_S.KAZ.KA

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GINNY Weasley FEMALE MODEL: IRENE ROSE IG: @MADAME_IRENE_ROSE PHOTOGRAPHER: LILY ANGEL IG: @LILI_ANGEL_FOX

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FEMALE MODEL: D. PEACH IG: @ILILKILL PHOTOGRAPHER/RETOUCHER: ALEXEY CHERNIKOV IG: @CHERNIKOV_85

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