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.
Cards as an art form: the reds and blacks are the colors, and shuffling them face up and face down is mixing the palette. The deck becomes the brush, the close-up pad becomes the canvas, and a few casual strokes leave four aces standing on the mat. A few more, and two complete royal flushes appear beside them — painted into place one stroke at a time. Doug Conn's Flush Brush — watch it now, then watch it again.
A book test with no book — just a single magazine page. The magazine is flipped through, a spectator calls stop, and that one page is torn out and torn again into thirty-odd scraps. One piece is randomly selected, and the spectator is free to choose any word on either side of it — one word out of everything on that page. They never say it, never write it, never narrow it down, and the word gets pulled out of the air anyway. Nathan Kranzo's Tearify — you have to see this one.
Join us for an exclusive evening with Scott Martell, author of "Mr. Fingers: The Magic of Irv Weiner." This special event explores the fascinating life and legacy of Irv Weiner, a legendary figure in magic.
Scott will share the journey of preserving Irv’s work, discuss the history behind his iconic magic, and provide a deep dive into the techniques that defined a generation of magicians.
Whether you're a history buff or looking to sharpen your sleight of hand, don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights into the artistry of a true master magician.
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!
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.
Join us for an all new experience! CC Presents MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL - A TWO NIGHT Expanded Living Room Lecture. Alexander Slemmer Part 2
Four cards — Ace through Four of Spades — and a premise that sounds like a bar bet: every card has its own weight. The lightest one turns face up on a snap, then flips back down as the next one takes its place, one at a time, in order. The four is the heavy one, and a snap won't budge it — that takes a breath. And when it finally turns over, it doesn't come back the way it left. Gary Nealon teaches Brother John Hamman's First Twist — watch it today and see how much work that premise is doing.
A spectator calls stop wherever they like, signs their card, and watches it get sealed inside a clear luggage tag—then sandwiched between two jokers for extra security. But baggage doesn't always stay where you put it. The card disappears from between the jokers and turns up buried in the deck, then keeps flipping over every time a little turbulence hits. For the finish, the spectator holds everything themselves—and the signed card makes one last flight, arriving safe inside the sealed tag in their own hands. John Guastaferro's Lost & Found—watch it today and take the trip.
A hand-drawn phone on what looks like an ordinary post-it pad gets introduced as cutting-edge technology — the iPhone 20. A packet of sample PIN codes is riffled through, and the spectator calls stop wherever they like, memorizing whichever four digits land next. The performer never looks. Then the "phone" comes out of its case, the spectator imagines typing their PIN in, and one by one the numbers on the screen vanish until only their four remain. Daniel Chard's iPhone 20 — watch it and see for yourself.
A stack of slips — written ahead of time by the performer's kids and sister-in-law, then mixed into mugs so no one knows what's inside — sits in full view. One slip is pulled at random and shown only to the spectator, who reads it and keeps a date in mind while the performer's head stays turned. He writes an impression, then asks her to simply say "January, February, March" out loud — twice — and changes his mind based on something in her voice, committing to a new answer. When both are opened, his second thought is the date she was thinking of: January 21st. Nathan Kranzo's Predicted Thought — watch it now, the second-guess is the best part.
CC’s own Alex Slemmer delivers a powerhouse event where you'll discover the fundamentals of Matrix - the classic of visual magic where coins seem to vanish and appear on the table at will. It looks like trick photography! This is one you don't want to miss: It's the kind of training you'll only find at C.C. Club.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A hundred-dollar bill hits the table before anything else happens: if this goes wrong, it's yours. The deck is shuffled by the spectator, then cards are peeled off one at a time until they call stop — and the card they land on is a three. That number becomes the deadline: three seconds to cut to all four Aces out of a deck nobody has touched but them. The spectator runs the clock and says go, and it's over in two. Jason Dean's Time — watch it now, then watch it again slower.
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.
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.
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