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!
Jon Armstrong reinvents the classic ring and rope routine with a hilarious twist—swapping the rope for a necktie and turning pure sleight-of-hand into pure comedy. The ring vanishes, reappears, and escapes as the routine builds to an unforgettable finale: the knot transforms into a perfect bowtie. Fun, visual, and brilliantly structured, Jon teaches every detail—including how to make the special tie or where to get one—so you can start amazing audiences today.
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.
Tom Dobrowolski presents an action-packed lecture featuring commercial Chicago Magic routines that you'll be eager to perform for your audiences. You'll learn numerous commercial card and coin miracles, along with some amazing all-time classics Tom learned directly from the late Jim Ryan, the legendary Chicago Master of Bar Magic.
John Luka’s “Card to Wallet” is a real lesson in professional magic. This timeless effect gets John’s refined, real‑world treatment—tested through decades of performing for real audiences. A signed card vanishes and reappears inside a wallet that’s been in plain view the whole time. No fluff, no filler—just expert structure and rock‑solid handling from a true worker who knows what plays. Watch this one and learn from a master at the top of his game.
Daniel Chard’s “Gone” is a no‑nonsense powerhouse of real‑world magic. A selected card vanishes cleanly from the deck and reappears inside the card box that’s been in view from the start. No sleights. No fluff. Just direct, impossible magic that leaves spectators stunned and speechless. Watch it now and see why pros are calling this one a worker’s dream.
Join Aaron Fisher, Adam Grace, and Alex Slemmer for a special event showcasing the most exciting ideas, concepts, and fundamental principles from the last six months of the popular Practice Engine program.
Two jokers take center stage in John Guastaferro’s Jokers Everywhere—a dazzling flash of mischief where magic feels truly alive. The jokers reveal two freely chosen cards, then deliver the kicker: the selections instantly transform into jokers too. Four jokers. No explanation. Just pure wonder. Watch now and see why John’s magic defines impossible charm.
Glenn Morphew’s Card Opener kicks off your set with pure fire—three phases of fast, visual magic that grab attention and don’t let go. A selection is lost and instantly found, the Aces get ambitious, and a freely named four of a kind transforms into the Aces right before their eyes. Quick, clean, and packed with energy, this opener locks your audience in from the very first beat. Watch it now.
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.
While strumming a ukulele intro, the performer invites three spectators to eliminate cards through a series of impossible choices—burning numbers or pictures, narrowing the deck further, then selecting one final card to spare. In a stunning climax, that very card is revealed to have been folded and used as the pick strumming the ukulele the entire time. A killer opener that plays big whether you're a musician or not—the method works like a charm. Watch today and discover why this routine stops shows cold.
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