MEET MAGICIAN AND WIZARD Ron Cain.

Friends and fans also know him as the Wizard of Wands, Tex the Cowboy Magician, Professor Arcane, Mr. Millennium, Yo-Yo the Clown and Mr. Magic.
Since 1988, Ron has amazed audiences at libraries, schools, festivals, businesses and birthday parties throughout New York state. TV viewers have enjoyed his work on the PBS show "Pappyland," televised nationally on The Learning Channel, and "Saturday Showboat," produced by NBC's Syracuse affiliate.

Born and bred in Houston, Ron now makes magic in Central New York. A teacher and Syracuse University alumnus, he also teaches enrichment classes to children and adults and runs CAIN's Magic & Mystery Shop. To discuss shows and classes, contact Ron Cain at The CAIN Company: Creative Arts Illusions & Novelties. Send e-mail messages to rcain@twcny.rr.com, or call (315) 488-9125.

What's Up?

Click Our Jumping Cow to see the

Calendar

Educational Magic Shows

The CAIN Company uses magic and humor to promote reading and other educational goals. School and library programs include:

The Magic of America Show - Tex the Cowboy Magician (alias Ron Cain) uses magic and humor to highlight the nation's diversity. After a star-spangled opening routine, Tex tells spectators that he’s tracking down his friend, Jack Rabbit. Apparently, Jack became bored with their home on the range, so he ran away to explore the USA. With help from the audience and his bag of tricks, Tex magically tracks Jack from sea to shining sea. Illusions feature landmarks and symbols associated with various states.

Ron Cain's Wandering Wizard Show - As the Wizard of Wands, Ron Cain wanders the world sharing the secrets of magic. He begins each show by welcoming young audiences to CAIN’s Traveling Academy of Magic, a 45-minute version of a typical day at wizardry school. Students learn the ?wonder of words? using a magic spell book. Then they help him wave his many wands to create some surprising illusions. Course subjects include alchemy, enchantment, numerology, and gruesome creatures like Chadwick the Dragon. And don’t forget ?teacher’s pet,? a card sharp who lives in a snake basket. Throughout the program, the genial Wizard of Wands encourages participation and emphasizes the magic of reading.

Ron Cain’s Magical Museum Show - This 45 minutes of picture-perfect entertainment was inspired by the 2003 summer New York state summer reading program theme. Appearing as a magical artist, Ron encourages young people to “Picture This, Imagine That -- READ!” He promotes reading while taking them on a tour of his Magical Museum, where the sole price of admission is your imagination. During the show, Ron exhibits a gallery of goofy gadgets, including his ABC (Already Been Chewed) Gumball Recombobulator and Pop Art Soup Cans that double as walkie-talkies. He also asks the audience to help him conjure up the missing piece to a puzzle-portrait of Mona Lisa.

Captain HurriCain's Seaside Magic Show - Ron Cain appears as the seagoing Captain HurriCain in a show reflecting the 2002 New York state summer reading program theme "Splish Splash Read!" The show promotes reading while celebrating the state's beaches and bodies of water. While telling tales and showing tricks from his travels, Captain HurriCain demonstrates a wacky way with water. Illusions include a container that causes water to disappear and reappear, faucets that defy the laws of nature, and an umbrella that does card tricks. Young audiences also meet Barnacle the Shark and learn about the legent of Champ the sea serpent.

Discover Millennium Magic Show - As Mr. Millennium, Ron Cain is a 31st-century magician who travels through time and space to help children discover the magic of reading. He demonstrates futuristic inventions and introduces RAD the Robot, whose very name encourages young earthlings to "read and discover."

The Case of the Missing Bunny - As the mysterious Professor Arcane, Ron Cain trades his top hat for a Sherlock Holmes cap when his magic bunny Watson turns up missing. Ron finds a note leading to several clues and magic tricks that focus on the value of reading.

Holiday Hocus Pocus - As the affable Mr. Magic, Ron Cain celebrates reading with illusions highlighting holidays. Children help him find a leprechaun, produce a Fourth of July banner, make a volunteer float above a ghostly chair, and open a Christmas/Hanukkah gift.

Magical Classes & Workshops

The CAIN Company offers enrichment classes and workshops for children and adults at schools, libraries and recreation centers. Organizations may choose anything from one-time workshops to classes of two to five sessions. Private instruction also is available.

Ron Cain brings his teaching experience and educational background to a variety of entertaining subjects. Classes for children include "The World of Harry Potter," "It's Magic," "A Gathering of Ghosts,""Monsterology," "Making a Monster Movie," "Tricks, Gags & Jokes," "Magical People & Creatures," and "The Wild, Wild West." Courses and seminars offered to adults focus on such topics as magic, the supernatural, the Tarot, ghosts, and how to lead a more magical life by using modern psychology and New Age techniques.