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.
A card is freely stopped at, the deck is genuinely shuffled, and everything happens in the spectator’s hands. With no moves, no control, and no way back, they simply imagine their card turning over. When the cards are spread, one—and only one—has reversed… and it matches their thought exactly. Clean, hands-off, and impossible where it counts. Watch it now.
Larry Mota opens with a modular Color Stick routine packed with visual phases and a killer vanish, Mark LaBar takes a swing at Paul Richards’ Truth and walks away with the Conjurer Community Cup, and Bill Krupinsky fools the room with a deceptively simple card divination. Richie D elevates Paranormal with a casino-themed triple match, Todd Goldman tackles the demanding Tabary rope routine, and Michael Granoff closes with a six-year-in-the-making Ball & Glass that plays like a full theatrical piece. Jump into this Member Mastermind and walk away inspired to level up your own magic.
A clean, escalating take on the classic elevator plot—Aces through Four repeatedly dive to the bottom… then impossibly rise back to the top, one after another. Just when it feels familiar, the routine shifts gears into a surprising, visual finish that hits harder than expected. Direct, playful, and built for real-world reactions, this is a smart upgrade to a classic you’ll want in your hands. Watch it now.
Four freely selected cards vanish from the deck and reappear in different pockets—clean, direct, and impossible. Then it escalates: the entire sequence repeats faster, smoother… even hitting two cards at once for a stunning finish. Built for real-world performance with a confident, playful hook, this is a worker’s take on Travelers that feels as good as it looks. Watch it now.
From Helge Thun’s masterful Evidence of a Well Spent Life to Ben Seidman’s game‑changing Ring Watch Wonder, this Good, Bad & Ugly spotlights seven releases redefining what’s possible in magic today. Sleek, smart, and packed with real‑world impact — these are the effects setting new standards for pros and creators alike.
A clean four-of-a-kind assembles in full view—then flips the script into an impossible, in-their-hands prediction that lands hard. Built for real-world conditions, this self-working powerhouse plays with any shuffled deck and escalates with every beat to a finale no one sees coming. Chris walks you through the details so it feels effortless, looks impossible, and hits like a closer. Watch it now—and start performing tonight.
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.
Join us for an engaging member roundtable, where you can interact with the panel and share your insights in a lively discussion!
In “Out of Sight, Out of Mind,” Jonathan Levit delivers a sharp, interactive card mystery where a freely thought-of card is mixed into the deck—yet he impossibly narrows the selection and reveals the exact card. The result is a moment that feels completely impossible. A clever, engaging piece that blends psychology, structure, and performance into a stunning reveal. Learn it now.
Jonathan Levit shares his deceptively simple yet powerful card miracle, A Card and a Number, where everything happens in the spectator’s hands. After shuffling, dealing into piles, and freely thinking of a card, the deck is mixed beyond any possible control. Yet despite the chaos, Jonathan reveals the thought-of card lands exactly at the thought-of number—an impossible coincidence that feels completely hands-off and utterly baffling. Watch it now.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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