Let's Talk About Walk-About
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.
Published: September 17, 2024
Bank Night Debate
Looking at two methods for the same effect which are so close it's tough to choose a winner.
Published: September 10, 2024
My Remote Control For Music
I got extra-nerdy and wired up my own RF remote control to trigger music cues.
Published: July 16, 2024
DIY Psychic Surgery
Ryan shares an old routine for performing psychic surgery on himself. Wanring; contains blood, guts, and moustaches.
Published: June 18, 2024
Casual Card Magic
In this course Ryan digs into a collection of sleight-of-hand card techniques suited for a casual, relaxed performance.
Published: June 4, 2024
The Roller Coaster Experience
In creating a thrill ride of entertainment for your audience you can follow the track worn in by previous generations of Vaudeville performers.
Published: May 20, 2024
Putting Together a Unique Magical Programme
It's a challenge to put together a full magic show with a diverse variety of effects. You can look to the old pros to see how they structured thier acts.
Published: April 23, 2024
The Architect of the Modern I.B.M.
I had never heard of this past president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. If not for his effort, the I.B.M. may not have survived.
Published: April 9, 2024
Cards & Hank Performance Analysis
As much as it hurts, Ryan watches his own live performance on video and picks all the nits in an ongoing progress to develop a new routine.
Published: April 3, 2024
Tissue Vanish
A fun, totally impromptu, idea for a disappearing napkin from Robert Hamilton in the pages of the GEN.
Published: March 19, 2024
Minimalist Magic Show
Take a peek in my case as I entertained a room full of people with only a handful of props.
Published: March 5, 2024
The Madness of the Method
Assuming there are a dozen ways to do any magic trick, how do you pick the method that is right for you?
Published: February 27, 2024