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.
Alexander Slemmer shares the Popeye Popper Deck and turns classic card magic into practical perfection. With this ingenious setup, you can effortlessly reveal a selected card in nearly any impossible location you choose. It’s fast, foolproof, and built for maximum impact. Learn the prep, essential handling, and why pros love it for delivering miracles that feel completely hands-off. Watch today and add this powerhouse to your repertoire!
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!!!
Steve Valentine brings Oscar Paulson’s classic Cards Across to life with his signature blend of humor and astonishment. In this polished, audience-tested routine, Steve guides you through every beat—so you can deliver miracles that feel effortless and get huge reactions. A worker’s delight, packed with charm, rhythm, and unforgettable magic. Watch it now and make it yours.
Daniel Chard’s Dreamweaver turns a simple signed selection into a surreal visual experience. The entire deck seems to melt away—its faces, backs, and even the pips themselves—leaving only the spectator’s chosen card intact. Advanced, elegant, and utterly impossible, this routine delivers that rare “how-is-that-even-possible?” moment pros live for. Learn Dreamweaver today and add a true showstopper to your set.
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.
Greg Wilson’s first CC lecture gave us this clever twist on a classic — and it’s pure Greg: smart, bold, and built on master‑level misdirection. A simple stick becomes a magic wand that vanishes a stone — then makes it melt right through solid matter. Even if you never build the props, Greg’s lesson on timing, angles, and attention will level up every move you make.
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.
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.
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.
In Part 1, Alexander Slemmer dives deep into the timeless Cups and Balls, sharing classic handling, modern touches, and hard-earned secrets from years of real-world performance. Don’t miss this masterclass in one of magic’s most iconic routines!
Got a trick? We’ve got your patter prescription. This evening, we’re diving deep into the one thing magicians never practice enough… what the heck to say while your hands are doing sneaky stuff.
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.
In this fast-paced routine, Aaron Fisher delivers a powerhouse double sandwich display built to astonish. With inspired structure and refined handling influenced by Jack Birnman, this visual marvel combines clarity, speed, and surprise—showcasing how timeless techniques can create jaw-dropping moments.
Jason Dean’s Time is a brilliant, streamlined take on Johnny Thompson’s Ace Cutting masterpiece. Stunningly magical yet deceptively easy, this routine delivers a true miracle moment—making it a must-learn for any card worker.
Eddie Fechter’s Coins Across is a must-have for any magician. With just a few quarters, this routine creates a flawless, impossible illusion—perfect for beginners and pros alike.
Add it to your repertoire today and wow your audience with–EASY–pure sleight-of-hand magic!
Wagon Control puts the power in your hands: spread the deck face-up, let anyone freely name or touch a card, insert it square into the middle—and then, right under their noses, it’s found on top! Sleek, foolproof, and utterly baffling, Wagon Control is the ultimate “how’d you do that?!” moment for any card routine. Ready to leave them speechless?
Mentored by the legendary Milt Kort, John Luka brings a master’s touch to the classic Coins Across. With perfect pacing and clarity, three coins travel invisibly from hand to hand—no fountain, just flawless, elegant magic.
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!
Discover Michael Gallo’s ungimmicked take on the classic Copper, Silver, Brass routine. Using a copper penny, silver half dollar, and brass Chinese coin, Gallo creates impossible magic—coins penetrate purses and mysteriously swap places. No gimmicks, just pure sleight-of-hand brilliance that will leave audiences questioning reality.
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.
Tiny Plunger is Jon Armstrong's comedic masterpiece—a routine where the plunger (not the magician) impossibly locates the selected card under increasingly absurd conditions. In this clip, Jon shares his expert handling and insider tips to make this crowd-pleaser shine. The plunger itself is available at your favorite magic shop. Watch Tiny Plunger today and discover why this hilarious routine deserves a spot in your repertoire.
Three impossible moments. One routine. First, you find their selection using your "lucky" card. Clean reveal. Then—without warning—all four Aces appear from nowhere. But here's the kicker: when you spread the deck, every card has ended up in perfect order by suit. Beautiful. Direct. Stunningly easy to execute. This one goes straight into your repertoire tonight.
John Guastaferro's "Here, There & In My Pocket" is a thrilling tribute to the classic homing card effect, inspired by Francis Carlisle's work in Stars of Magic. Watch as a spectator's selection keeps jumping to your pocket, creating a stunning visual that elevates the homing card concept to new heights. This is the homing card on steroids!
More tools coming soon.
Need a Password Reminder?
Not a member yet? Try CC Club today
