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
How To Make Jumbo Cards
A complete walkthrough of making a 5-layer custom jumbo card. This allows you to create your own custom themed tricks limited only by your imagination, and clip-art library.
Published: February 8, 2024
Storm Before The Calm
A magician wears many hats when producing their own show. This shares some advice on how you can better prepare in advance to have your show day run more smoothly.
Published: February 6, 2024
Calculator Cards Tutorial
Printable calculator cards you can brand with your business info. A great giveaway and magic class lesson all done for you and ready to print at home.
Published: January 30, 2024
The Spot Adder
Ryan offers some creative updates on a trick called 'Spot Weld' from 1961 on this edition of Lost In Print.
Published: January 9, 2024
Pancake Production Box
Inspired by Robert Harbin, this close-up production box packs flat as a pancake.
Published: December 27, 2023
Is Self-Working Magic Working For You?
In this episode of the Theory & Thoughts for Magicians podcast Ryan takes a critical look at the prominence of self-working tricks in magic.
Published: December 5, 2023
D.I.Y. Promo Photo Shoot
Ryan shows you how he sets up a home studio to take "good enough" promo photos so you can keep your image up to date.
Published: November 17, 2023