Remembering The Interviews
Marvin R. Shanken interviewed Michael Jordan twice, in 2005 (above) and then in 2017

Marvin R. Shanken, the founder, editor & publisher of Cigar Aficionado magazine, has interviewed a host of fascinating people from all walks of life throughout the magazine’s 30-year history. He has sat down in person with world leaders, some of the planet’s most accomplished sports stars, famous celebrities, acclaimed directors and more. Here are all of his interviews that have become Cigar Aficionado cover stories. To read these interviews, visit cigaraficionado.com.  

Marvin R. Shanken Interviews
Ron Perelman, Spring 1995
Marvin R. Shanken Interviews
In Havana with Fidel Castro, 1994
Marvin R. Shanken Interviews
Arnon Milchan, 2008
Marvin R. Shanken Interviews
Sitting down with Ray Lewis, 2016
Marvin R. Shanken Interviews
Alex Rodriguez, 2018
Marvin R. Shanken Interviews
Gen. Tommy Franks, 2003
Marvin R. Shanken Interviews
The Rock, 2021
Marvin R. Shanken Interviews
In the Napa Valley office of Francis Ford Coppola, 2003
Marvin R. Shanken Interviews
Robert De Niro, 2015

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