Accolades

"It's good to see the future of magic going in the right direction."
       - David Copperfield

"Ryan is as talented a performer as I've seen. He wowed our Senior Executive Team. I kept Ryan's card and I fully expect we will enjoy his talents at a future event. I highly recommend him".
       - Campbell's Soup Company

"Our event required executive-level customer entertainment. The magician that was provided was simply excellent. He was extremely interactive with the group, his tricks were amazing and he kept all the guests entertained. He had the perfect personality for our group and was attentive, outgoing and polished. We would, without hesitation, use him for any events requiring entertainment in the NY area and I would highly recommend him to others looking for entertainment options for both business and personal functions. Everyone loved him!"
       - T-Mobile

"We hired Ryan Oakes to perform at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young's New York area company picnic. Ryan's magic was the hit of the day! His walk-around card tricks added his personal touch and the big show put a smile on everyone's face. We're definitely bringing him back next year!"
       - Cap Gemini Ernst & Young

Performing at a corporate banquet for the Chairman of Daikin.
"You are amazing! Not just your incredible talent for sleight of hand, but your personality and generosity are what is so special about you. Thank you again for all you did."
       - Gift of Life Foundation

"All reports were fabulous… I can't thank you enough for your hard work and fabulous connections with the BEST in the business. It made a huge difference in how our customers perceive us."
       - Zany Brainy, Inc.

"Ryan performed for our International Sales Conference and he was sensational… an absolute hit. We surveyed our attendees after the three-day meeting; Ryan was at the top of everybody's list as the highlight of the sales conference."
       - Stoelting, Inc.

"…thank you for the wonderful entertainment you provided on our Mardi Gras cruise this summer. Your professionalism and talent added a sense of mystique to our event."
       - Arnold & Porter

"He was so effective — both in terms of the technical skill of his magic capability and in terms of establishing an engaging rapport with his audience."
       - Cornerstone Equity

Awards and Recognitions

Ryan's awards in the art of magic rank him among the nation's top in the field.

  • Winner of the World Class Adult Stage Competition at the Society of American Magicians National Convention. Youngest person ever to receive this award.
  • Recipient of the 2006 Milboure Christopher Award for best new magician.
  • Winner of the prestigious Kleinman Award from the Society of American Magicians for promise in the field of magic.
  • First Place Winner of the Junior Stage Contest (up to age 21) at the famous Abbott's Magic Get-Together in Colon, Michigan.
  • Performer at The White House Easter Egg Roll.
  • Performer at the legendary Magic Castle in Hollywood (at the time was the youngest solo performer to ever appear).
  • Nominated in 1992 for "Best Teenage Magician" by the International Magic Awards.
  • Produced, directed, and written several variety and theatrical productions.

Television Appearances:

  • ABC, The View
  • The Montel Williams Show
  • FOX, Mike & Juliet Morning Show
  • truTV, Star Jones
  • Discovery Channel, The Party Planner with David Tutera
  • ESPN, Who's Number One? and 100 Greatest Sports Moments
  • Inside Edition
  • CNN, Sonya LIVE! (with Harry Blackstone, Jr.)
  • NHK Japan, The Virtual Magician
  • The Disney Channel, Mickey Mouse Club (with Penn & Teller)
  • CardScan (national commercial)
  • New York 13, The New Yorkers
  • FOX, Good Day New York
  • Cablevision, The Exchange (multiple appearances)

Profiled In:

  • The New York Times
  • The Stamford Advocate (3 times)
  • Kid City magazine
  • The Indianapolis Star
  • County Kids magazine
  • New Canaan Advertiser
  • Connecticut Post
  • The Nantucket Beacon
  • Darien News-Review
  • The Westport Minuteman

Onstage outside the Tokyo Dome for the NFL Pre-Season.
Seen In:

  • The New York Times Magazine
  • Seventeen magazine
  • MAGIC magazine
  • Elements magazine
  • Japan Airways magazine

Performed abroad in:

  • Canada (Quebec)
  • Grand Cayman
  • United Kingdom (London)
  • Trinidad
  • Japan (Tokyo and Nagoya)
  • Peru (Cusco)