The short film The Magic Trick was presented in a special screening at Stüssihof Cinema in Zurich, bringing together the film’s creative team, cast, collaborators, and audience for an evening celebrating the project.
Before the screening, Vladana Veljkovic, Editor-in-Chief at FashionMag42, welcomed the guests and opened the evening. Following the screening, Leyla Chykulina, the film’s Writer, Director, Producer, and Actress, together with actor Mike Ogden, addressed the audience, sharing insights into the film, their roles in the production, and the creative journey behind The Magic Trick. Mike also delighted the guests with a series of magic tricks, creating a playful connection between the film and the guests.

The evening continued with a Q&A session with the audience, giving guests the opportunity to ask Leyla, Mike, and the creative team questions about the film, its characters, the creative process, and the experience of bringing the project to the screen. The conversation offered an engaging opportunity for the audience to connect directly with the people behind The Magic Trick.

The Magic Trick Premiere Supporters
A special thank you goes to the supporters who helped make the The Magic Trick premiere and screening possible: @shirtworld.ch, @actorshome, @fashionmag42serbia and all of the wonderful supporters who contributed to the project.
Thank you for believing in the film and supporting the creative team behind The Magic Trick.
Ph credits: Eduard Meltzer Photography
























2 Responses
Leyla Chykulina she is talented at this young age 18 to write, direct, act and produce a great movie with a great story. A huge respect.
What a wonderful event! ❤️ I’m so proud to see how much passion, dedication, and hard work Leyla puts into pursuing her dream. She gives it her all and does an incredible job every step of the way. So grateful to everyone who makes moments like this possible and supports young people in following their dreams. Keep shining and keep going! ✨