In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Alexander Slemmer, Rolando Santos, and Mike Stevens dig into some of the most talked-about current offerings in the world of magic. From Face Off’s impossible signed-card fusion to the high-tech wonder of LAVA PAD, the team gives real reactions, sharp insights, and honest takes on what’s worth adding to your working set—and what’s better left behind.
Jim Steinmeyer’s A Case of Collusion turns a simple card selection into pure, stand-up theater. A spectator’s free choice meets an impossible prediction and a reveal so fair it feels supernatural. Every beat is engineered for clarity, pacing, and power—the kind of effect that commands a room and leaves nothing to explain. If you perform for an audience of any size, this is the one that makes them believe in real magic. Watch it today.
Alexander Slemmer takes Bill Goldman’s legendary Monkey in the Middle and turns it into a modern clinic in deception. You’ll discover the hidden structure behind one of card magic’s most impossible routines—refined handling, invisible setup, and Goldman's signed-card subtlety that seals the illusion shut. This isn’t just a trick you perform—it’s the kind that makes other magicians stop and wonder how you pulled it off. Watch it today.
In this Roundtable, the conversation turns to what’s next — what members (and the panel!) are excited about, thinking through, and planning for their magic in the year ahead. It’s a casual, inspiring deep dive into how we all grow as magicians… together.
Once you see Glenn’s take on the Homing Card, you’ll know why magicians can’t stop talking about it. The spectator’s signed card jumps to your pocket—not once, but twice—under impossibly clean conditions. It’s beautiful, practical, and pure magic. Watch it now—because once you do, you’ll want this in your working set ASAP.
John Luka’s magic hits hard because it’s been sharpened by decades of real-world performance. In Jazzed and Face Up, two small packets of cards trade places one by one—under increasingly impossible, squeaky-clean conditions. It’s smart, direct, and a total worker’s dream. Learn it once, and you’ll find yourself performing it every chance you get.
The January 2026 Member Mastermind featured a diverse lineup of performances from Larry Mota, Steve Feldman, Richie D, Todd Goldman, and Michael Granoff, showcasing everything from multi-phase coin and card routines to comedy and a new routine focused on conquering fear.
Suzanne’s Blank Card Trick is a charming powerhouse that blends laughter and pure astonishment. With her trademark wit, Suzanne transforms a simple blank card into a whirlwind of magic—the signed card rises to the top, the signature jumps on and off, and the entire deck suddenly prints itself front and back, leaving you reset and ready to go again. It’s funny, fooling, and perfect for pros or hobbyists alike—watch now and make it yours.
Lee Asher’s Losing Control is a slick, in-the-hands miracle that turns a casual spread into pure mastery. With one fluid gesture, the selection seems lost—yet it is controled to the top before anyone suspects. It’s bold, elegant, and built for real-world magic. Watch now and add this devious weapon to your everyday arsenal.
Larry Wilmore takes the Ambitious Card to its breaking point — literally. After a few classic phases, the deck is banded tight, the selection is lost… and then in one lightning moment, it drives straight through the pack and your hand to appear face up, trapped under the band, on the back of your palm. It's bold, visual, and unforgettable. A little practice, a lifetime reaction. Watch it today — and take your ambition to the next level.
Suzanne’s whimsical coin routine is pure joy in motion—simple, charming, and impossible to forget. Built around her delightful premise, it captivates kids with laughter and wonder while astonishing adults with impossible, in-their-hands magic. No knuckle-busting moves. No wasted moments. Just real magic that feels alive. Watch it today—and perform it tonight!
Happy Holidays from CC
This special holiday replay comes straight from Jeff Copeland’s Loop archive — a favorite session he shared with our community that delivers real creative inspiration. Whether you’ve seen it before or are discovering it for the first time, you’ll see why it’s earned repeat viewings.
Gary Nealon’s 10 of Spades Trick is pure, deceptive perfection. A card is freely chosen, the cards are fairly dealt into piles, and every decision belongs to the spectator — yet impossibly, the outcome is locked in from the start. Each choice feels open, but the ending hits like a miracle. Watch Gary perform it and see why his thinking never fails to amaze.
Gary Nealon turns convention upside down with the Reverse Tilt Control — a bold new spin on one of card magic’s most iconic moves. Smooth, simple, and devastatingly deceptive, Gary’s handling gives you ultimate control wrapped in effortless style. Elevate your performance and master the illusion today.
Prepare yourself for the historic second installment of the CC Living Room Lecture Lecture featuring Tom Dobrowolski! You are in store for another evening jammed-packed with magic that will astound you and amazing your audiences!
In Limelight, Gregory Wilson turns a simple lime and a borrowed bottle into a jaw-dropping illusion that happens right in your spectator’s hands. No gimmicks—just pure, spontaneous astonishment. Quick, impossible, and ready anytime you are. Watch today and light up your next party with real magic.
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