The magazine’s theme is inspired by Ralph Ellison’s 1952 novel Invisible Man, whose protagonist is quoted as saying, “What and how much had I lost by trying to do only what was expected of me instead of what I myself had wished to do?”

The debut issue of Cypher Mag portrays the creators of our generation, those who take risks to create their own realities and inspire others to do the same. It’s stunning how many talented youths are out there striving to do more than what society dictates, and contributing to collective enlightenment, whether it be through words, sounds, paint, or entrepreneurship–Cypher Mag is about just a few of these people.

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