Tips & Tricks for Magicians

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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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Pancake Production Box Image

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

Making Magic

December 27, 2023

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

Casual Card Magic Image

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.

Training Courses

June 4, 2024

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

Latest Articles
There are currently 102 articles to discover.
Bowl & Balls Image

A lesson on the Benson Bowl, which is a vehicle to learn, and perform effective sleight-of-hand magic.

Training Courses

December 11, 2024

Tips & Tricks & Treats 2022 Image

Ryan's holiday advent calendar of daily magic ideas and gifts, presented in December of 2022.

November 30, 2022

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

Magic Shop Feature Items
Original magic and tutorials from Ryan
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
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
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
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.

Regular $50SALE $45 USD

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