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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

Print and make packet trick envelopes to enhance your presentations. Free download with multiple designs to choose from.
September 7, 2021

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 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.
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!