Creativity and Inspiration

New ideas come from new connections, new perspectives, asking questions, and challenging assumptions.

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

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

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

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

Your Unique Magical Mix

Magicians often give the advice to "be yourself!" This is my attempt to explain what that actually means in a more practical, and applicable way.

Published: October 23, 2023

Half-Baked Ideas

These unfinished ideas are shared to spark your own creativity. Take my raw idea and run with it to create something unique.

Published: September 13, 2023

Your Magic Origin Story

Every hero starts somewhere. Turn your magical beginnings into a performance ready routine and add some heartfelt honesty to your show.

Published: September 6, 2023

The Infinite Road To Mastering Magic

There is no end to the work required to put on your best magic performance.

Published: August 2, 2021

Do Anything Other Than Pick A Card

Sharing some ideas to avoid the "oh, I've seen this one" reaction by changing up the way you have cards picked.

Published: July 6, 2021

What Happens When You Put Magic Last?

Magic shows are notoriously frivolous. Like cotton candy, they deliver a burst of sweetness then fade away to nothing. What if you wanted to present a show with more substance? How do you pick a set list of magic with meaning?

Published: June 29, 2021

Questions To Inspire Creative Solutions

Coming up with good ideas begins with asking good questions.

Published: July 19, 2020

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