Learn from a Magician In Progress

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!