Ideal Magic on ABC News
Laurie Schacht from the Toy Insider Mom appeared on ABC News to promote fun travel toys under $15 and included the “Ryan Oakes Magic Set” as part of her spot. She even performed one of the tricks. Well done, Laurie, and thanks for featuring the set! Watch the segment!
continue readingPlaying Cards Inducted in Toy Hall of Fame
Magicians and poker players, rejoice! Playing cards have (finally!) been inducted into The National Toy Hall of Fame. While playing cards have been been part of American game play since before the revolution, cards have been traced all the way back to ninth-century China. Now, playing cards sit proudly alongside such American toy classics as [...]
continue readingIdeal Magic wins two awards in Canada!
Yesterday, the Canadian Toy Testing Council announced this year’s award winners for “Best Bets” in the toy industry. We’re proud to say that not one, but TWO Ideal Magic sets were selected among the 23 products featured this year, out of over 1000 different submissions. The Ideal My First Magic Set and the Ryan Oakes [...]
continue readingIdeal magic sets on QVC.com
Several of the larger Ideal magic sets are now available on QVC.com. Take a look here.
continue readingAppearance on MomTV with the Toy Guy
Today I had my first live-streaming web TV show experience. Good times! I appeared on MomTV with Chris Byrne (aka “The Toy Guy”) and Shannon Eis from Time to Play. I performed a number of effects from the new Magic Lunch Box set from Cadaco, as well as taught a few tricks viewers could try [...]
continue readingToy Fair 2010 Recap
I had a wonderful week with Cadaco at the Toy Fair here in New York. Four fun-filled days at the Javits Center talking about magic, doing demos of the new magic sets, and meeting our customers. Heard some great stories from parents and store owners about their positive experiences with our magic sets, which is [...]
continue readingCome visit at Toy Fair!
Come visit at Toy Fair 2010 in New York City!
continue readingOn QVC!
Today I made my second appearance on QVC to promote the Cadaco Magic Show. Despite the long drive to Westchester, PA, I enjoyed the experience immensely. The spot went a lot better than the first one I made earlier this year, as I got more time with the host beforehand and was actually able to [...]
continue readingMagic at the Toy Fair on NY1
Yesterday I was featured on NY1 during their tour of the Toy Fair here in New York this week. Of all the cool things to see at the show, I was excited to see our magic sets made the cut! (How’d we beat out that nasty edible Play-doh across the aisle?!?!) If you’re up for [...]
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