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.
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

Build A "Lazy" Magic Table Image

My goal for this project was to have a small side table for my show that is extremely portable. This “lazy” table can easily fit in a briefcase, because of the dirty little secret... you only need to carry half of it!

Making Magic

June 28, 2014

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

Pancake Production Box Image

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

Making Magic

December 27, 2023

Latest Articles
There are currently 100 articles to discover.
Let's Talk About Walk-About Image

Strolling magic has always felt like flying blind. I've never seen another magician work a room, I don't know what they do, or how they do it. Here I'm sharing what I've learned to help the next person.

Practical Tips

September 17, 2024

Bank Night Debate Image

Looking at two methods for the same effect which are so close it's tough to choose a winner.

Creativity and Inspiration

September 10, 2024

My Remote Control For Music Image

I got extra-nerdy and wired up my own RF remote control to trigger music cues.

Making Magic

July 16, 2024

DIY Psychic Surgery Image

Ryan shares an old routine for performing psychic surgery on himself. Wanring; contains blood, guts, and moustaches.

New Ideas for Old Magic

June 18, 2024

Magic Shop Feature Items
Original magic and tutorials from Ryan
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

May 29, 2023

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

August 6, 2023

Gozintalopes Image

A brain-bending topological illusion where nothing seems to stay the same size.

$15 USD

May 5, 2023

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

December 12, 2023

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