Smoke and mirrors as a theme invites us as readers to question and challenge the constructs of modern life. It invites us to peel back the thin veneer of modern societal narratives. It invites us to question our sense and relationships within the global community. As human beings, we think its important to believe in the morality and rationale behind our choices and daily lifestyle. But what happens when this is stripped back and challenged? What happens when we pop the growing postmodern bubble of hyperbolism and grandiosity? These are the questions this issue wants to prompt you to answer.