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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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Inspired by Robert Harbin, this close-up production box packs flat as a pancake.
December 27, 2023
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!
June 28, 2014
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.
November 20, 2018
Print and make packet trick envelopes to enhance your presentations. Free download with multiple designs to choose from.
September 7, 2021
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 look at the magic shop routines which guarantee huge laughs, and why they may not thrill your audiences as promised.
January 15, 2025
A lesson on the Benson Bowl, which is a vehicle to learn, and perform effective sleight-of-hand magic.
December 11, 2024
Ryan's holiday advent calendar of daily magic ideas and gifts, presented in December of 2022.
November 30, 2022
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.
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.
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!