Over the last 20 years, Brent Geris has built The Magic Apple into a cornerstone of the magic community, creating a place where magicians can connect, learn, and purchase the finest effects with confidence. Having been deeply involved in the magic scene ourselves, we have great respect for Brent’s dedication to running a brick-and-mortar magic shop with a community focus—a rare and valuable thing in today’s world. It’s Brent’s personal touch, expertise, and selection of top-tier magic that make this partnership a perfect fit.
Join the CC panel as they break down standout performances from the Summit, analyzing the artistic choices that make close-up magic truly connect with audiences. Discover the "tentpole method" for building a reliable 5-10 minute set around your strongest, most authentic material.
Gregory Wilson’s Chip on Shoulder is the ultimate mix of skill, guts, and spectator shock. A poker chip appears, vanishes, and reappears—finally landing on your spectator’s shoulder again and again, under impossible conditions. Perfect for close-up or stage, this routine serves reactions hotter than a royal flush. Watch it now and turn boldness into brilliance.
Gregory Wilson proves again why he’s the master of real-world miracles. With nothing more than a coffee cup sleeve and a stir stick, you’ll melt minds in seconds—no setup, no gimmicks, no nonsense. The spectator sees it, feels it, and it all happens in their hands. Practical, powerful, and pure Wilson—grab your coffee and start performing magic that sticks.
This month's "The Good The Bad & The Ugly" live event showcases a diverse selection of today's most talked-about magic effects. The in-depth reviews and discussions cover the mentalism and close-up miracle, Maestro, alongside the highly anticipated new utility device, The Button. For those seeking a strong reputation-maker, we dive into Crashed PRO. The review also features the stunning, practical utility prop Perfect Champagne / Perfect Water Glass, and the grand stage classic Nankin Tamasudare. Finally, we examine the revamped effects Silent Treatment (Stage) and the quick, visual routine Don’t Blink. This is an essential guide to which hot items are a must-have, a pass, or simply interested.
John Guastaferro’s “Daley Prequel” is a fast, powerful opener that sets up the magic before your audience even realizes it’s begun. Crisp, clean, and built for maximum impact, it tees up the classic Daley’s Last Trick—or stands alone as a quick, killer transposition they’ll swear happened in their hands. Watch it now and add this pro-level spark to your set.
John Luka’s Doubling Back Home delivers pure astonishment—twice. A signed card vanishes and reappears in your pocket, not once but two times, in a routine that’s as effortless as it is impossible. Clean, direct, and designed for real-world magic, this is a powerhouse you can perform anywhere. Learn it today and leave your audience speechless.
Join us for this month's Member Mastermind, featuring an outstanding lineup of performances! Curt Harpold earns his Mastermind Cup with Steve Beam's "Reopening Stab," while Gary Nealon claims his Elite Cup with an elegantly simplified take on Aaron Fisher's "Search and Destroy." Nancy Anderson demonstrates her handling of "Kickback," FX Charpentier brings his unique flair to "Unconscious Poker," Larry Mota dazzles with Dollar Bill Triumph and Coins Across, and Todd Goldman shares his in-progress Wild Coin routine with a surprise kicker ending. Don't miss this celebration of skill and creativity!
Mike Powers shares this Don England modern classic—a false explanation gambling routine where the "money card" impossibly stretches both long and wide, only to shrink down to a mini card. You'll need some DIY, but this gimmick is easy to make and even easier to perform. Funny, visually stunning, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Watch it now and add this gem to your working set!
Who doesn't love a good color change? Bill Goodwin has a great one! Whether you're looking for a single change or a double change, Bill's Pivot Color Change delivers visual magic that's perfect for card workers. Clean, direct, and versatile—this is the kind of move that elevates your card work instantly. Watch Bill's Pivot Color Change now and level up your card magic today!
Join world-renowned magician Ondřej Pšenička as he reveals the real process of building a magic show from the ground up. From his first parlor performances to his Penn & Teller: Fool Us triumph, Ondřej lays out the creative path that turned his ideas into a full professional act. This session offers a rare, inspiring look at how a magician transforms vision into a show that truly connects with audiences.
Experience the magic of Daniel Chard's "Night w/Hofzinser Meets Kickback"! This innovative routine enhances the classic Hofzinser Ace Problem with a captivating kickback sequence that will leave your audience in awe. A card is selected and lost in the deck, while the queens set out to find it. One queen ends up face down in the face-up deck, and just when you think the selection has jumped to your pocket, a stunning twist occurs: the selection and the queens instantly switch places! This masterful blend of misdirection and surprise is perfect for any magician looking to elevate their card magic.
In this 2-part Magic Masters Confidential special event, we’ll open The Summit Performers’ Playbook — a behind-the-scenes look at the road to performance. Featuring close-up magic from CC members at the 2025 CC Summit, you’ll discover the insights and inspiration you need to get your own magic on its feet and ready to amaze.
Join the CC panel as they break down standout performances from the Summit, analyzing the artistic choices that make close-up magic truly connect with audiences. Discover the "tentpole method" for building a reliable 5-10 minute set around your strongest, most authentic material.
In this deep-dive lecture and live session, Ondřej took us behind the scenes of his revolutionary deck design—unpacking both the back and side marking systems that have captivated magicians worldwide. Whether you're a mentalist, sleight-of-hand purist, or simply a fan of ingenious methods, this event was a true eye-opener.
Join world-renowned magician Ondřej Pšenička as he reveals the real process of building a magic show from the ground up. From his first parlor performances to his Penn & Teller: Fool Us triumph, Ondřej lays out the creative path that turned his ideas into a full professional act. This session offers a rare, inspiring look at how a magician transforms vision into a show that truly connects with audiences.
Join us for an all-new experience with Emmy Award-winning editor Tad Nyland! Learn expert techniques for creating compelling videos and delivering polished on-screen presentations. CC Presents MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL - A TWO NIGHT Expanded Living Room Lecture. Tad Nyland Part 2
Hollywood editor and Emmy winner Tad Nyland brings 30 years of storytelling experience to the world of magic. In this special two-part session, Tad shows you how to craft a magic demo video that actually works — one that reflects your unique voice, grabs attention, and opens doors. Whether you’re aiming for gigs, TV, or just want to show your magic in the best light, this is the insider’s guide you’ve been waiting for.
Mike takes you on a whirlwind tour of powerhouse routines: cards fusing and splitting in midair, coins flying under impossible conditions, bills appearing out of nowhere, and even a Sharpie bending before their eyes. Packed with visual surprises, laugh-out-loud moments, and worker-ready miracles, these are routines you’ll use—and your audiences will never forget.
Michael Kaminskas packs Part 1 with real-world, grab-and-go miracles. Open with a visual case vanish, melt a business card through a rubber band, drop a signed coin into a sealed bottle, conjure a C-cell from the deck when you need an “out,” smash through a powerhouse 3-ball routine, and finish with a shocking “all blank” kicker. Practical, fast, and absolutely devastating.
Alex Slemmer's "Quick Start Cups & Balls Bonus Lecture" is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master the classic Cups & Balls trick. This special Living Room Lecture offers three easy-to-learn routines designed to quickly enable you to amaze audiences.
Unlock the secrets of Slydini’s most dazzling silk‐knot transposition and master coin magic like never before in Magic Masters Confidential: Tony Clark Part 2. Join one of Slydini’s last students as Tony Clark reveals his streamlined “Flying Knots” routine—no gimmicks, no awkward steals, just pure, magical moments—plus both Slydini’s and David Roth’s jaw-dropping Coins-Through-Table sequences. Packed with practical performance tweaks, misdirection strategies, and timing insights, this lecture will have you adding show-stopping sleights to your repertoire immediately.
Step into the inner circle with Tony Clark—one of Slydini’s last true students. In this first night of a rare two-part masterclass, discover the real mechanics of impossible magic: gaze control, off-beat timing, and masterful misdirection. Featuring Tony’s modern renditions of Slydini classics like Paper Balls in the Box and unreleased gems, this intimate session pulls back the curtain on the magic that fools even magicians. Real secrets. Real magic. One unforgettable night.
In this focused session, Alex Slemmer breaks down his preferred final load sequence for the Cups & Balls—step by step, with unmatched clarity. From pocket timing to body posture, you’ll see exactly how to build to a clean, impossible finish that truly stuns. This may be the most detailed teaching on this routine available. If you’re ready to take your Cups & Balls to the next level, this session is essential.
Mike Gallo's Gadabout Coins was an instant member favorite when it landed at CC Club. We've trimmed the fat off the teaching so you can learn it quickly and easily. This is one you'll want to get in your repertoire right away!
Chris Korn’s take on the One Coin Flurry builds on the classics of David Roth and Slydini, blending effortless handling with a perfect structure and a modernized finale. A must-learn routine for any coin magician!
John Luka strips down Larry Jennings' classic and rebuilds it into a streamlined, ultra-deceptive masterpiece.
John walks you through his personal handling of Invisible Palm Aces—crafted for clarity, flow, and real-world power. From palming technique and natural positioning to solving the notorious “last ace problem,” you’ll get a deep dive into one of the most elegant effects in close-up card magic.
This astonishing self-working card trick involves two packets of matching valued cards, mixed according to the spectator's instructions. Despite thorough shuffling and seemingly random decisions, the packets match perfectly, card for card, in order.
Aaron Fisher shares a stunning Four-Way Coincidence routine where two cards are revealed from the deck—perfectly matching two previously placed in the spectator’s and performer’s pockets. A powerful, symmetrical miracle that feels impossible from every angle.
Lee Asher reveals his visually stunning creation, the Asher Twist. With just a shake, each of the Four Aces impossibly flips—then, one magical gesture sends the entire packet turning in unison. Sleek, surprising, and seriously fooling.
Aaron Fisher unveils a revolutionary approach to the Ambitious Card, sharing powerful concepts and handling insights inspired by Jack Birnman. With stunning visual changes and seamless sequences, this miracle delivers fooling, elegant magic you’ll use for a lifetime.
Gary Nealon presents a clever twist on Brother John Hamman's classic “Signed Card” effect. Using a mystery card premise and the four Aces, Gary builds a beautifully structured moment of impossibility—where a chosen card vanishes and impossibly reappears in the most unexpected place.
A stunning, visual coin vanish that’s worth the work for any serious coin magician. Learn this beautiful sleight today and take your magic to the next level!
In John Guastaferro’s All in Your Hands, two spectators freely mix and cut two packets of cards into four piles—without you ever touching the cards—and the top cards are revealed, one by one, to be the four Aces. Deceptively simple, entirely hands-off, and lightning-quick to learn, this spectator-cut-to-Aces routine is guaranteed to become your go-to astonisher.
Jason Dean turns a simple "pick a hand" game into a mind-bending two-phase miracle. A chosen card vanishes from the deck in one hand… only to instantly reappear in the other. It’s clean, direct, and gets gasps every time.
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