From the March 1st upload "IS CARDISTRY DEAD? (Full Documentary)" at Chris Ramsay's YouTube channel:
Interviews Featuring:
Dave Buck
Oliver Sogard
Anna DeGuzman
Michael Stern
Parker Mitchell
Lars Mayrand
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Showing posts with label Chris Ramsay. Show all posts
02 March 2026
Chris Ramsay's new documentary "Is Cardistry Dead?"
10 February 2026
Montreal: It’s Probably Nothing... [Feb 20]
Those in attendance at the February 5th presentation of this show in Austin report that Wes Barker was part of the event. We wonder if he'll be in Montreal as well?
From AdmitOne.com:
Friday, February 20, 2026
Join Chris Ramsay and Jesse Michels as they explore the questionable coincidences of our world. From UFOs, forgotten history, consciousness, and whatever else they tell us isn’t worth talking about.
Expect Surprise guests with inconvenient knowledge, eyebrow-raising stories and unforgettable conversations.
05 May 2025
Benevolence of: Chris Ramsay
Longtime readers may remember that friend of the blog Dennis Schick (Assistant Editor of The Linking Ring magazine) used to run a series about the "Benevolence of Magic."
Before his passing in 2020, Dennis had documented the benevolent acts by the following Canadians:
-
Magicana for
My Magic Hands,
Senior Sorcery [The
Linking Ring (v92, #12)],
- the Tony Eng Youth Fund initiative [The Linking Ring (v92, #12)],
- Marien Hopman and "Busking for Hunger" [Linking Ring (Vol 94, #2)],
- Mike D'Urzo fundraising for "Dental Volunteers for Israel" and volunteering at functions for children with developmental challenges [Linking Ring (Vol 94, #2)],
-
Magic Mike Segal for benevolence
born out of
Sorcerers Safari Magic and Performance Camp
[Linking Ring (Vol 94, #2)],
- Matt DiSero and David Peck in their effort to reduce the incidence of malaria via "Mosquitos Suck" [Linking Ring (Vol 94, #2)],
- Jeff Christensen's Celebrate the Child Foundation [Linking Ring (v95,12)], and
-
John Kaplan's
Fundraising Magic program
[Linking Ring (v95,12)].
It's time to build on Dennis' work. This is the first of an irregular series titled "Benevolence of" with a focus on Chris Ramsay. This series will focus on sustained fundraising efforts that span an extended period of time beyond a single show fundraiser.
From the May 2nd Facebook post by Chris Ramsay:
Thanks in part to our Youtube and Patreon Members on @area52investigations , we were able to send out over 300 puzzles to Veterans across the Province of Quebec.
Every few months, a portion of the membership revenue is put towards giving Canadian Veterans something to keep their minds busy and their spirits up.
Good for you Chris! Well done.
20 April 2025
Canadian entries in the FISM Online Magic World Championship
They are still posting videos, but these are the Canadians we've seen so far. Excellent entries from Chris Pilsworth (#49) and Alex Boyer (#73)!
Who have we missed?
There's still time to submit your entry. Fore more information visit:
https://www.fismitaly2025.com/online-magic/
From the March 31st
Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:
#49 Chris Pilsworth -- "Without A Trace"
From the April 17th Instagram upload by the Online Magic World Championship:
#73 Alex Boyer -- "One Take MADNESS"
Previously shared on Facebook April 17.
A reminder that Chris Ramsay and Ekaterina part of the the Online Magic jury for FISM 2025.
Listen to their interviews at the Online Magic World Championship Instagram account:
02 March 2025
Chris Ramsay FISM artist, and One Ahead interview
Have a read of the excellent interview in One Ahead, where Chris talks about the new online demonstration category in FISM 2025 and the future of magic in general.
From the February 27th article "This Is Totally New For FISM" by Tobias Hudson in One Ahead:
The process involved much brainstorming to understand what the online shift would look like, and Ramsay credits FISM organiser Walter Rolfo for being receptive to the idea.
But the question naturally follows: Does an online FISM category translate to higher levels of attendance, and more importantly, a longer-term desire to upkeep and cultivate the event for future generations?
Ramsay believes this can only happen if changes are made to the fundamental structure of the event:
From the February 24th Instagram post by Chris Ramsay:
Counting down the days! ⏳ In just 20 weeks, I’ll be in Turin, Italy, as part of the FISM Italy 2025 cast!
02 February 2025
Chris Ramsay and Ekaterina part of the the Online Magic jury for FISM 2025
On January 19th we shared on Facebook that FISM 2025 will have a demonstration category for Streetmagic!
In the January 29th article "Here's the scoop on FISM Italy 2025 (Headliners, Brand New Categories,
Insights & More)" by Ryan Joyce at
Magician Masterclass
we learned that there are two demonstration categories this year:
This year, the prestigious competition introduces two exciting new categories:
World Champion Online Magic: In recognition of the growing influence of digital platforms, this category celebrates magicians who perform and captivate audiences through virtual mediums.
World Champion Street Magic: Bringing magic to the streets, this category honours magicians who perform in public spaces and open-air environments.
Read more.
Yesterday, we learned that both Chris Ramsay and Ekaterina will be part of the jury for the Championship of Online Magic!
Check out the FISMItaly2025.com to learn more about the Online Magic demonstration category, the Street Magic demonstration category, and more about FISM 2025!
From the February 1st Instagram post by Online Magic World Championship:
23 December 2024
ICYMI: Say the magic word -- a short film by Chris Ramsay
Found at the September 9th post on X by Chris Ramsay.
Watch the September 9th upload "Say the magic word" on Chris Ramsay's YouTube channel:
A short film that features magic.
21 October 2024
ICYMI: Chris Ramsay talks about being an online creator on "Standing By: The Terry and Ted Podcast"
From the December 6, 2023 upload on the Standing By YouTube channel:
S6E7 is a must watch/listen for aspiring content creators. Chris Ramsay is a magician, comedian, puzzle enthusiast and social media phenomenon with more than 7 million YouTube subscribers and nearly 600 thousand Instagram followers. Chris takes us on his sometimes bumpy but never dull journey to Internet notoriety and success.
17 May 2024
Chris Ramsay's short film "The Paradox of Plenty"
From the May 10th YouTube upload by Chris Ramsay:
Hey Folks! This is a short film I made about the pitfalls of collecting things.. Turns out the more objects I end up collecting, the less I actually enjoy them. I made this short film as a sort of exercise in storyboarding. As I'm getting older I find myself more interested in telling stories and less interested in just showing you cool stuff.. this is kind of my way of doing both while fulfilling the creative side. Thanks to Lee, Antoine and Green for their help and thanks for taking the time to watch! Leave a like and give it a share if you enjoyed it!
This was shot on a Canon R5C
25 October 2023
NYC: Asher, DeGuzman, and Ramsay at Cardtopia [Nov 4]
From the October 4th
Instagram post by Cardtopia: [emphasis added]
Join us on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Moonlight Studios in New York City for unforgettable performances by the biggest names in the world of cards: Chris Ramsay, Anna DeGuzman, Chris Brown, Felipe Mojave Ramos, Bea Staack, Rick Smith Jr, Rokas Bernatonis, Lee Asher, Chris Chelko, Bill Kalush, Richard Turner, Laetitia Barbier, and the dynamic duo, Kristen & Alex! 🎩🃏
But hold onto your seats, because that's just the stars you can witness on stage at the Studio! 🌟 Stay tuned for the list of performers on stage at the TED World Theater and the full program, including master classes, discussions, interactive games, and more, which we'll reveal this Wednesday. You won't want to miss it! 🤩
There's still time to be part of this card lover's paradise! 🎫 Grab your tickets now at www.cardtopia.com and let the magic unfold before your eyes. Don't miss out on the ultimate card experience! 🎉
From the October 23rd Instagram reel by Chris Ramsay:
22 January 2023
ICYMI: Chris Ramsay helped Rick Smith Jr earn a Guinness World Record
From the October 18th Tweet by Bicycle Cards:
No @chrisramsay52’s were harmed in the making of @RickSmithJr1being the new unofficial Guinness World Record holder for most cards thrown within 60 seconds around the human body (56 cards within 30 cm) #CardCon2022
No @chrisramsay52’s were harmed in the making of @RickSmithJr1 being the new unofficial Guinness World Record holder for most cards thrown within 60 seconds around the human body (56 cards within 30 cm) #CardCon2022 pic.twitter.com/lWvUUPumda
— Bicycle Cards (@bicyclecards) October 18, 2022
03 January 2023
You Flash, You Lose LIVE with Chris Ramsay at Magifest 2023
From the December 14th Instagram post by Vanishing Inc Magic:
You do not want to miss this. @chrisramsay52 will be doing a LIVE edition of You Flash, You Lose at Magifest.
It's a free event for all attendees. So, if you haven't yet, get your Magifest ticket now before they sell out!
28 December 2022
ICYMI: Chris Ramsay in Inked
From the June 8th article "Magician Chris Ramsay on finding magic, making it big on YouTube and appearing opposite Chris Rock in 'Spiral'" by Devon Preston in Inked:
But, one of his biggest puzzles to date took place in the 2021 film “Spiral,” where he portrayed a drug dealer caught in a Jigsaw copycat’s trap. “Darren Lynn Bousman, who was the director of this film and ‘Saw II,’ ‘Saw III’ and ‘Saw IV,’ is fan of magic and hit me up on email being like, ‘Hey man, I’m a big fan and I would love to kill you in one of my movies,’” Ramsay says. “In between takes, Darren would come up to me and be like, ‘Hey, I’m working on this, how do you think it looks?’ He’d just finished a scene with Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, but he wouldn’t care and would ask me how a card trick looked. I would definitely do it again, and my character doesn’t die. I think he’s the only one who survived.”
28 October 2022
TEN [Oct 29 & 30]
Buy tickets at Studio 52.
From the October 27th Instagram post by Studio 52:
Ten of the world’s most talented, influential and skilled magicians… each take the stage for 60 minutes and do anything they want. No rules, no requirements and no recordings.
10 September 2022
CardCon with Chris Ramsay IG live [Sep 12] and emcee in Irvine [Oct 16 - 18]
From the September 9th Tweet by Bicycle Cards:
Want to know more about CardCon? Ask @chrisramsay52
and the Bicycle team all of your questions during our Instagram Live on Monday, September 12th at 12:00 noon ET! See you then! https://fal.cn/3rKq5
Want to know more about CardCon? Ask @chrisramsay52 and the Bicycle team all of your questions during our Instagram Live on Monday, September 12th at 12:00 noon ET! See you then! https://t.co/1kV0ktDqm6#CardCon #CardCon22 #Cardistry #Magic #PlayingCards pic.twitter.com/iJuIaxxcc6
— Bicycle Cards (@bicyclecards) September 9, 2022
From Eventbrite:
Be a part of history at the first-ever CardCon, an exclusive experience dedicated to celebrating a collective love of cards. During this exclusive, inaugural event, expect the unexpected with performers, collectors, illusionists, magic, cardistry, and card games that inspire and entertain. Enjoy live performances, special guests, digital experiences, all-new deck reveals, panel discussions, and tutorials. And whether you want to explore your competitive side, learn something new, or just play games with friends, there will be plenty of opportunities for game play.
Performers include*:
Oct. 17: Chris Ramsay (emcee), John Stessel, Ekaterina, Richard Turner, and Rick Smith, Jr.
Oct. 18: Chris Ramsay (emcee), Richard Turner, Rick Smith, Jr., and Jon Dorenbos
Read more and buy tickets.
So honored to be emceeing the very 1ST #Cardcon by @bicyclecards Oct 16-18!! pic.twitter.com/gnoDFHE9dF
— Chris Ramsay (@chrisramsay52) September 1, 2022
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