Welcome everyone to my video blog. My name is Jackson Rayne and these are my stories. I'm a professional illusionist and escape artist. I'm a Guinness World Record holder, the most recent addition to "Spellbound-The Greatest Magic Show on Earth," and I've performed nationally on MTV among other television credits. My passion for entertaining has inspired me to create a blog that will share the art of magic through teaching, performing, and good times! Stay in touch!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Chillin at the Shop 1-5

Wow! Life is crazy right now! There just isn't enough hours in the day. I'm trying to stay focused on the show. We are developing a new prediction illusion that will be debuted in Mid August when I come up to Washington State for a big show. I'm also currently revamping my straitjacket performance...hmm...surprises await! Good times.

So here's a little video this week from Oregon State where I spent some time working with the fellas on the Fire Cage. We are really excited about its development. It's come a long way and we hope to debut it on National television some day soon. In the video I perform a cute little card trick that I will teach you all in my next entry.

Hope all is well!

Monday, July 5, 2010

Knoxville Tennessee 1-4


Check out my mop! Haha. Family reunion time! I just flew home from Knoxville Tennessee where my grandpa Bartley previously lived. That's his hair that I'm wearing in the photo. Unfortunately he passed away at the end of 2009. He was a big believer in my magic. He genuinely enjoyed my work even as a kid when I was really bad. I'm very thankful that he was able to see and hear about my growth in the art of magic including my world record. This year's reunion was difficult without him but it gave my family a great opportunity to re-connect and strengthen the family ties. There's so many great people in my family and I really enjoyed seeing everyone. This week's video is an impromptu performance at a chalet up in the hills of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. I pulled out the cards for the family and I found that even a family audience can have the occasional heckler. Little Brittany was not making my performance an easy one. She was challenging my every move and even called me a cheater. Haha...she gave me a lecture on why cheaters never win. I explained that as a magician I only cheat for good purposes. That wasn't acceptable to Brittany so I took a chance and let the magic take over...no cheating! ;)