Tips & Tricks for Magicians

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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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It's a real mixed bag of magical delights from new inventions and presentation ideas to curious historical discoveries.
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My mission is to share my enthusiasm for making magic. It's about sharing, not selling. No purchase necessary.
Wrap The Packet Image

Print and make packet trick envelopes to enhance your presentations. Free download with multiple designs to choose from.

Making Magic

September 7, 2021

How To Spend Less Money on Magic Stuff Image

Before you buy that new magic trick, take a breath, and read this article. Let's look at what your next purchase really means for your growth as a magician.

Blog

November 20, 2018

Pancake Production Box Image

Inspired by Robert Harbin, this close-up production box packs flat as a pancake.

Making Magic

December 27, 2023

Teaching Magic to Children Image

Lessons learned from teaching magic. Some good tricks to start with. Keep it simple to keep it fun!

Blog

November 20, 2020

Latest Articles
There are currently 106 articles to discover.
The Magician Who Never Told A Lie Image

Jerry Andrus was a magician of relentless originality and uncompromising honesty.

April 24, 2025

Premise Of The Presentation Image

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.

Creativity and Inspiration

April 2, 2025

Emergency Back-Up Routines Image

What makes for a good routine when you suddenly find yourself needing to add five minutes to your performance? I've got eight qualities for your to consider.

Practical Tips

January 29, 2025

Comedy Not Included Image

A look at the magic shop routines which guarantee huge laughs, and why they may not thrill your audiences as promised.

Creativity and Inspiration

January 15, 2025

Magic Shop Feature Items
Original magic and tutorials from Ryan
Finding The Funny - Book Image

Learn the techniques to creating inspired moments of comedy, and engaging your audience with the spark of spontaneity. Including four stand-up magic routines, forged in the fires of improvisation, to turn a passive crowd into active participants.

$50 USD
Show Me The Ropes Image

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.

$19 USD
Printable Magic Tricks Booklet Image

Print your own magic booklet, customized with your name and information. Makes a great giveaway or even a merchandise sales item.

$29 USD
Turn It Up To Eleven - Digital Lecture Notes Image

Ryan's 2023 lecture notes with eleven tricks, from close-up to stage tricks, and short essays to encourage you to turn your presentations up to eleven!

$10 USD

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