Blog Articles, Tutorials, and Courses

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

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