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.
Four quarters. Two business cards. One impossible journey. Watch as each coin vanishes cleanly and invisibly travels—one by one—until all four impossibly gather under a single card. Direct, visual, and relentlessly deceptive, this is Mike Gallo’s Sympathetic Coins in its purest form. Hit play and see why this classic still floors real audiences.
A simple game. An impossible outcome. Dorian Rhodell turns the classic three-card monte into a sharp, playful battle of wits—where the audience is always sure they’re right… until they’re not. Clean sequences, escalating surprises, and a kicker that lands hard make this a lesson in timing, tension, and total control. If you want a routine that feels fair, hits fast, and leaves them shaking their heads, don’t miss this.
What separates a good trick from an unforgettable mystery? In Part 1 of this Living Room Lecture, Drew Backenstoss shares the creative lenses and systems he uses to transform standard magic into pure wonder. He puts these practical tools to work by deconstructing two sleek, powerhouse routines—including a devastating dual-spectator mind-reading miracle and a brilliant prediction climax where your audience reads each other's minds. If you want to make your magic feel completely inevitable, this lecture is your blueprint.
A few coins. Two spectators. And a sequence that feels impossibly clean. Watch as silver and copper are separated, marked, and held tight—then, in a heartbeat, they switch places under impossible conditions… not just on top, but in their closed hands. It’s playful, direct, and hits with that rare, visceral moment where they feel the magic happen. A true worker you’ll want to add to your set—watch it now.
Hotel Mystery by Michael Gallo: A simple story. A handful of cards. And a finish no one sees coming. Watch as four Kings chase after a group of mischievous Queens—only for everything to snap into an impossible, laugh‑out‑loud climax where the chaos resolves in the cleanest way imaginable. It’s playful, surprising, and hits with that rare combination of charm and total deception. If you want a routine that entertains while it fools hard, don’t miss this—watch it now.
Marc Sky and Bob Baker — Ted Karmilovich's closest friends, collaborators, and the authors of his definitive legacy work — join us for an exploration of Ted's extraordinary body of work. Stories from inside the Legendary 13, the origin of The Mother of All Book Tests, and a master class in why Ted's almost ludicrously simple methods became miracles in his hands. A conversation about mentalism, and about what's left when you stop hiding behind clever.
Two small packets. A few honest choices. And a result that feels impossible long before it lands. In Steinmeyer’s Deepest Sympathy, the structure does the magic—your spectator freely mixes, turns, and decides… and still, every card finds its perfect match. Clean, hands-off, and quietly devastating—this is the kind of effect that reminds you just how powerful good thinking can be. Watch this one today.
A simple business card becomes a mind-reading moment you can carry anywhere. A spectator freely draws a picture, loses it in a small stack, and never lets it out of their sight—yet you commit to a drawing of your own. In the end, both images match perfectly. Direct, personal, and built for real-world performance, Danny Archer’s Drawing Duplication is a clean, impossible hit that leaves them holding the proof—and your card. Watch it now and add a reputation-maker to your pocket.
Four cards. A free choice. And then… something starts to break. In Duplex, Bill Goodwin takes a simple Ace-through-Four setup and pushes it into pure magic—cards melting through each other, rising where they shouldn’t, and escalating with every beat. Direct. Built for real people. This isn’t just a quick trick—it’s a moment that feels impossible from the first phase to the last. Watch it now.
Mentalist Alain Nu takes you on a mind-bending journey through the hidden patterns of the universe—from the mystical significance of the number 9 to the cosmic connections encoded in 108—before guiding your audience through an interactive calculator experiment that lands everyone on the same impossible number. It's math, mystery, and showmanship woven into one unforgettable moment. Watch it today.
Six members. Six routines. In this special Saturday Member Mastermind, members serve up jaw-dropping mentalism, a Tamariz-flavored four-queens miracle, the most fully-realized transient coins you've ever seen, a devilish card-and-coin double feature, an imagination-fueled Matrix that lands like comedy and lifts like magic, and a clean ring-and-rope finisher. Funny, generous, surgical with the feedback — and packed with the kind of advice that quietly changes how you build every routine after.
Join us for an all new experience! CC Presents MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL - A TWO NIGHT Expanded Living Room Lecture. Drew Backenstoss Part 2
What separates a good trick from an unforgettable mystery? In Part 1 of this Living Room Lecture, Drew Backenstoss shares the creative lenses and systems he uses to transform standard magic into pure wonder. He puts these practical tools to work by deconstructing two sleek, powerhouse routines—including a devastating dual-spectator mind-reading miracle and a brilliant prediction climax where your audience reads each other's minds. If you want to make your magic feel completely inevitable, this lecture is your blueprint.
Marc Sky and Bob Baker — Ted Karmilovich's closest friends, collaborators, and the authors of his definitive legacy work — join us for an exploration of Ted's extraordinary body of work. Stories from inside the Legendary 13, the origin of The Mother of All Book Tests, and a master class in why Ted's almost ludicrously simple methods became miracles in his hands. A conversation about mentalism, and about what's left when you stop hiding behind clever.
Part two of Dani’s CC Living Room lecture was a true barn burner, packed with many powerful effects and taught with incredible clarity. Danny’s unique style and approach were among the greatest lessons of the evening, demonstrating how to elevate routines—many of which are self-working—to feel like absolute magic.
We are joined by Dani DaOrtiz for the first half of another world class CC living room lecture. This is an event that will be the subject of discussion for a very long time.
Adriano Zanetti returns for Part 2 with a powerhouse session of real-world magic. Experience impossible “any card” revelations, layered mentalism, and effects that feel completely fair from start to finish. Adriano reveals the thinking behind building miracles that unfold naturally and hit hard—modern, audience-tested magic where every choice matters and the impossible feels inevitable.
Watch Magic Masters Confidential: Adriano Zanetti Part 1 for an expanded Living Room Lecture experience that unveils some of the most powerful and practical magic routines in recent memory.
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.
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!
Two small packets. A few honest choices. And a result that feels impossible long before it lands. In Steinmeyer’s Deepest Sympathy, the structure does the magic—your spectator freely mixes, turns, and decides… and still, every card finds its perfect match. Clean, hands-off, and quietly devastating—this is the kind of effect that reminds you just how powerful good thinking can be. Watch this one today.
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.
A signed card vanishes—and when it comes back, it hits harder than you’re ready for. Gary Nealon takes the classic to a new place, layering a mystery card premise with the four Aces to build clean, escalating impossibility. It’s structured, deceptive, and lands with a moment that feels truly out of reach. Watch it now and add a closer that leaves no room for explanation.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Experience Michael Gallo’s masterful take on the Silent Mora classic, Balls and Net. Uncover the fine details that make his handling exceptional, perfect for close-up or stage. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this must-learn routine will be a cornerstone of your magic for years to come. Start learning with Mike today!
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