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Learn from a Magician In Progress
Ryan invites you to follow along on his 25-years-and-counting journey of making magic. Watch ideas develop from some dusty old pages to playing big on stage as he shares his creative work from start to finish.
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In this course Ryan digs into a collection of sleight-of-hand card techniques suited for a casual, relaxed performance. Everything you need to level-up your card magic skills.
June 4, 2024
Inspired by Robert Harbin, this close-up production box packs flat as a pancake.
December 27, 2023
Lessons learned from teaching magic. Some good tricks to start with. Keep it simple to keep it fun!
November 20, 2020
An eye-popping visual routine using only two standard dice, from The Phoenix magazine in 1948.
October 28, 2025
Until I understand the premise of a magic routine I struggle to make it work for an audience. Once I figure it out, the path becomes clear.
April 2, 2025
Print your own magic booklet, customized with your name and information. Makes a great giveaway or even a merchandise sales item.
A series of lessons with both classic and original ideas for making magic with a piece of rope. Nearly three hours of video instruction, split into multiple topic-focused tutorials.