Charles Raymond Reynolds (September 9, 1932 – November 4, 2010)[1] was a behind-the-scenes magician involved with virtually every element of magic production — inventing illusions, producing and direction of magic acts, helping performers perfect their acts, and writing on the subject.

Reynolds was born in Toledo, Ohio, and as a child, he saw Harry Blackstone, Sr. perform.

Reynolds was immediately drawn to magic, starting with a Gilbert Mysto Kit.

He designed numerous illusions for Blackstone, Jr., including assisting him in cutting his wife in half with a buzz saw for the Broadway production of Blackstone!, and creating a new levitation illusion for a live show in Las Vegas.

He invented two different ways to make an elephant vanish, and made a horse and rider disappear.