Charles Raymond Reynolds (September 9, 1932 – November 4, 2010) was a behind-the-scenes magician involved with virtually every element of magic production—inventing illusions, producing and direction 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 invented two different ways to make an elephant vanish, and made a horse and rider disappear.