The ironic thing about the modern convenience of YouTube is that we’re now overexposed to magic. Things that were once novel are now commonplace, as magicians post their own versions of the same handful of tricks. So how do you keep from getting bored? Chris Ramsay‘s most recent vlog touches on this topic (which begins in the video above at around the 5 minute mark), and he dives into the things that inspires him and keeps him excited—and sometimes that means walking away from all the gimmicks and books for a bit and looking at the world around him. 

So, if you’re a magician, what keeps you inspired? Let us know in the comments below.