Ryan Madden has spent more than three decades conjuring wonder, laughter, and astonishment on stages across North America. Known early in his career as The World’s Only Lounge Lizard Escape Artist, he earned acclaim for his daring stunts, razor-sharp comedy, and uncanny ability to blur the line between illusion and reality.
Today, Ryan’s focus has shifted from the high-risk world of escapes to the deeper realms of theatrical magic—where storytelling, mystery, and transformation take center stage. Though the chains and locks may be gone, the enchantment remains stronger than ever.
His performances have lit up concert halls, moonlit tents, and intimate venues alike. Onscreen, his charisma has appeared in A Series of Unfortunate Events, When Calls the Heart, Timeless, and many more. His work has also been chronicled in books, magazine interviews, magical literature, and online media, leaving an imprint on performers who came after him and helping to keep the old traditions alive while pushing them into new terrain.
"A very accomplished escape artist and performer" - OMNI Magazine
It all began with an obsession—with antique handcuffs, historical restraints, old world magic, and the secret histories of those who once dared to defy them. That fascination pulled Ryan into the orbit of a Victorian-style circus sideshow, where he found his true apprenticeship—not just in skill, but in presence, narrative, and the poetic potential of performance.
Ryan’s shows are more than displays of illusion—they are invitations. Invitations to suspend disbelief, to laugh in surprise, to remember what it feels like to be genuinely astonished. His performances don’t just trick the eye; they awaken the imagination. With every show, Ryan builds a bridge between the everyday and the extraordinary.
As profiled in Enchanted Living, Ryan continues to embody the spirit of enchantment in an increasingly skeptical world. He performs not to deceive, but to reveal—to remind us that there is still magic to be found, if only we’re willing to look.
Ryan Madden’s legacy is not merely one of stunts and illusions, but of enduring enchantment—reminding us that magic is alive, and it’s closer than we think.
Because magic isn't just a performance - it's a way of living!
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