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.
Danny Archer’s “Pick A Coin, Any Coin” turns a simple, fair choice into a mind‑bending mystery. A spectator signs a coin and drops it into a pouch filled with identical coins—mixed, shaken, and lost beyond reason. Yet without a glance, you reach in and pull out their exact coin. No guesses, no hesitation, and no special bags—just undeniable proof that the impossible can happen. Direct, deceptive, and effortless to reset—watch it today and see how clarity is the fastest path to the miraculous.
Danny Archer’s Lost and Smelled turns a deck of cards into a full-blown comedy miracle. A spectator’s chosen card vanishes into the pack—and with nothing but his nose, Danny tracks it down like a bloodhound. It’s easy, fast, and hits every time—perfect for walk‑around or stand‑up. Watch it now and learn the crowd‑killer that transforms laughter into pure astonishment.
Mark Strivings' Living Room Lecture Part 2 brings more exciting new approaches, methods and effects for anyone interested in performing close-up mindreading and mentalism. Building on the first lecture's success, Strivings explores the psychology and presentation needed for intimate mental feats, providing fresh, cutting-edge material immediately usable in real-world settings.
Doug Conn’s Dice Finder is a clever, character‑driven mystery that turns ordinary dice into a story of impossible coincidences. What starts as a playful roll evolves into a moment of shared astonishment—equal parts fun, charm, and smooth confidence. Perfect for close‑up performers who love magic that feels spontaneous yet lands with precision. Watch Dice Finder today and see why Doug Conn’s brand of wonder hits different.
Alain Nu’s “Howdy Doodle” is a powerful, real‑world demonstration of mind reading disguised as playful creativity. Three spectators freely imagine and draw simple doodles—symbols like a tree, a number, or a star—each folded, mixed, and chosen at random. Yet, impossibly, the final reveal matches a prediction Alain made before the effect even began. Blending subtle psychology, strong structure, and effortless audience interaction, Howdy Doodle transforms ordinary sketches into a memorable moment of pure intuition and astonishment.
From the Mark Strivings lecture, you will learn real-world mind reading and mentalism. This session focuses ONLY on effects that are both mysterious AND easy to perform.
Alain Nu reveals a smooth, deceptive glimpse control straight from Steve Draun—a move so casual it looks like nothing at all. The spectator calls “stop,” remembers a card, and within a heartbeat, the performer seems to see their thought hiding in a simple fan. Smooth, relaxed, and surgically clean, this is the kind of handling that makes real mindreading look and feel effortless. Watch it now and learn how invisible can truly look.
Mike Powers kicks off PM Principle with a razor-sharp twist on the classic “pick a card” effect—turning a familiar plot into a test-condition miracle. Blindfolded and driven by a “mathematical algorithm,” he locates not one but two chosen cards under impossibly fair conditions. Smart, cheeky, and deeply deceptive, this performance captures Mike’s signature mix of skill, structure, and sly charm—and it hits magicians and laypeople alike right between the eyes. Watch it now.
The February 2026 Member Mastermind featured strong, practical performances from Michael Sprowl, Richie D, Joe McNamara, Jeff Rigney, and Lou Entin, ranging from innovative mentalism and thought-of-card revelations to visual card magic and a powerful chop cup opener.
When most people hear “spoon bending,” they think trick or gimmick — but this lesson isn’t about that. It’s about tapping into the invisible energy that fuels every great performance. Alain Nu takes a single ordinary spoon and turns it into a meditation on focus, flow, and the power of intention. Watch this one — it’ll change the way you think about mental magic forever.
Join us for an all new experience! CC Presents MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL - A TWO NIGHT Expanded Living Room Lecture. Adriano Zanetti Part 2
Join us for an all new experience! CC Presents MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL - A TWO NIGHT Expanded Living Room Lecture. Adriano Zanetti Part 1
Step into the mind of Christopher Carter—a master mentalist and keynote speaker who’s spent four decades transforming psychology, theater, and human connection into experiences that defy logic. In this rare interactive event, you’ll discover how stories, suggestion, and body language can shape what we believe and how we connect. It’s not a lecture. It’s not just a show. It’s a living conversation about how people think, communicate, and create meaning—wrapped in laughter, insight, and moments of pure astonishment.
Mark Strivings' Living Room Lecture Part 2 brings more exciting new approaches, methods and effects for anyone interested in performing close-up mindreading and mentalism. Building on the first lecture's success, Strivings explores the psychology and presentation needed for intimate mental feats, providing fresh, cutting-edge material immediately usable in real-world settings.
From the Mark Strivings lecture, you will learn real-world mind reading and mentalism. This session focuses ONLY on effects that are both mysterious AND easy to perform.
Nick was on fire in this second part of his truly epic CC Living Room Lecture. This event was filled with real workers, including the best 3 card monte routine and teaching ever, the perfect close-up four card miracles - and one-cup routine you have to see for yourself! This is a Must See CC!!!
Nick DeCiutiis joins Magic Masters Confidential for a rare, behind‑closed‑doors session packed with real coin and card work. From Transient Coin with the Chinese Ending to a Four Aces sequence Aaron Fisher calls “each ace being a vision,” Nick delivers grounded, elegant magic shaped by a lifetime of experience. The night closes with The Trick with Two Dice—Dr. Sack’s classic, re‑engineered for deceptive, practical performance.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Smooth. Visual. Deceptively simple. Larry Wilmore’s “Waving the Queens” takes the timeless Twisting the Aces plot and turns it into pure eye candy. One by one, each Queen flips face‑up in plain sight — no squaring, no cover, no hesitation. You’ll want to learn this the moment you see it.
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.
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