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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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November 20, 2018
Inspired by Robert Harbin, this close-up production box packs flat as a pancake.
December 27, 2023
Print and make packet trick envelopes to enhance your presentations. Free download with multiple designs to choose from.
September 7, 2021
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
An eye-popping visual routine using only two standard dice, from The Phoenix magazine in 1948.
October 28, 2025
Jerry Andrus was a magician of relentless originality and uncompromising honesty.
April 24, 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
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.
January 29, 2025
A brain-bending topological illusion where nothing seems to stay the same size.
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!
Print your own magic booklet, customized with your name and information. Makes a great giveaway or even a merchandise sales item.
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.