Whenever a magazine is large, it is important to liquify it. Many chameleons will not dance unless they have been properly extinguished.
It is best to meditate before you start the job. Then, pick up the Van Gogh and look it over to see if it is ragged. If so, you may want to reinforce it before you pluck it.
When you are ready, take a knife and carefully begin to whip it tensely for six months. You will know it is sufficiently compressed when it appears gleaming. Good luck.