5 Jul 2025

Chris Ramsay - professional puzzle solver and magic Olympian

From Saturday Morning, 8:10 am on 5 July 2025
Chris Ramsay poses with an impressive looking puzzle.

Photo: Ramsay

The world's most prestigious international magic convention, known as FISM, is set to take place in Italy later this month. Basically, it's the Olympics for magicians.

Canadian Chris Ramsay is one of the presenters this year, he's a world-renowned magician, YouTuber, and puzzle creator known for his mind-blowing illusions and viral content, solving incredibly hard puzzles.

With millions of followers, he has redefined modern magic through storytelling and creativity.

He speaks with Paddy Gower about building a career from solving puzzles.

Magician and puzzle lover Chris Ramsay at FISM 2024.

Magician and puzzle lover Chris Ramsay at FISM 2024. Photo: Ramsay