Vanessa Armstrong
@vanessa-armstrong.com
Freelancer with bylines at The Atlantic, The NY Times, Smithsonian, Vulture, Glamour, Atlas Obscura, Reactor, and others | Editor at Genii magazine | TCA, ASJA, Authors Guild member | vanessa-armstrong.com
stop trying to make "That's so Fetch!" a thing, Academy Museum
October 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
stop trying to make "That's so Fetch!" a thing, Academy Museum
Even goats know we don’t want No Kings #NoKings #NoKingsBurbank
October 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Even goats know we don’t want No Kings #NoKings #NoKingsBurbank
Another #dragoncon in the books. Tenth one for me and Jon, kiddo’s fourth. She even got to go on stage for a cosplay contest, which made her night. Jon also performed, of course.
September 1, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Another #dragoncon in the books. Tenth one for me and Jon, kiddo’s fourth. She even got to go on stage for a cosplay contest, which made her night. Jon also performed, of course.
A new issue of Genii magazine is out! Had a blast editing the issue with my colleagues. Into magic? Check out geniimagazine.com for more!
June 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A new issue of Genii magazine is out! Had a blast editing the issue with my colleagues. Into magic? Check out geniimagazine.com for more!
Been working on next iteration of Genii magazine with a great team. First print issue is now out! Subscribe at geniimagazine.com if you’re into magic!
January 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Been working on next iteration of Genii magazine with a great team. First print issue is now out! Subscribe at geniimagazine.com if you’re into magic!
We're still relatively okay here with the fires. Surrounded by them but not in the direct line of any, so more fortunate than many.
Here's a link to one place to donate for those in need who lost their homes with the Eaton Fire if you're looking to help: pasadenacf.org/donate/
Here's a link to one place to donate for those in need who lost their homes with the Eaton Fire if you're looking to help: pasadenacf.org/donate/
January 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
We're still relatively okay here with the fires. Surrounded by them but not in the direct line of any, so more fortunate than many.
Here's a link to one place to donate for those in need who lost their homes with the Eaton Fire if you're looking to help: pasadenacf.org/donate/
Here's a link to one place to donate for those in need who lost their homes with the Eaton Fire if you're looking to help: pasadenacf.org/donate/
My 4yo human got my 15yo dog dressed up for the holidays
December 2, 2024 at 8:28 PM
My 4yo human got my 15yo dog dressed up for the holidays
Cracking open this Chateau Picard this Turkey Day 🦃🍷
November 28, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Cracking open this Chateau Picard this Turkey Day 🦃🍷
Not sure how many magic folks follow me here but Jon has new stock in for his ring and tie set!
November 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Not sure how many magic folks follow me here but Jon has new stock in for his ring and tie set!
getting into cooking and looking to buy some kitchen stuff and wow... that's some salt pig
November 19, 2024 at 12:16 AM
getting into cooking and looking to buy some kitchen stuff and wow... that's some salt pig
What's it like being married to a magician? I send him photos of random dollar store stuff with the question, "for magic?" because a tiny toy plunger is why we have a roof over our heads.
November 15, 2024 at 5:09 PM
What's it like being married to a magician? I send him photos of random dollar store stuff with the question, "for magic?" because a tiny toy plunger is why we have a roof over our heads.
What’s it like being married to a magician? Sometimes a box of giant engagement rings shows up on our doorstep and I don’t even bother asking why
November 13, 2024 at 10:03 PM
What’s it like being married to a magician? Sometimes a box of giant engagement rings shows up on our doorstep and I don’t even bother asking why
Happy Sunday from this old pup
November 10, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Happy Sunday from this old pup
On a set visit during @officialtca.bsky.social press tour and got to preside over Night Court
February 13, 2024 at 6:48 PM
On a set visit during @officialtca.bsky.social press tour and got to preside over Night Court
life goal unlocked
February 10, 2024 at 5:35 PM
life goal unlocked
Not to Bluey name drop but
August 31, 2023 at 3:40 PM
Not to Bluey name drop but
I’d like some earthquake with my hurricane pls
August 20, 2023 at 9:45 PM
I’d like some earthquake with my hurricane pls
somehow forgot this was on my phone
August 12, 2023 at 5:36 AM
somehow forgot this was on my phone
Magic Castle shenanigans with my pal I’ve known for … checks notes … 30 years!
July 12, 2023 at 4:56 AM
Magic Castle shenanigans with my pal I’ve known for … checks notes … 30 years!
this is pretty ducked up of daisy tbh
July 12, 2023 at 4:52 AM
this is pretty ducked up of daisy tbh