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.
This month's "The Good The Bad & The Ugly" live event showcases a diverse selection of today's most talked-about magic effects. The in-depth reviews and discussions cover the mentalism and close-up miracle, Maestro, alongside the highly anticipated new utility device, The Button. For those seeking a strong reputation-maker, we dive into Crashed PRO. The review also features the stunning, practical utility prop Perfect Champagne / Perfect Water Glass, and the grand stage classic Nankin Tamasudare. Finally, we examine the revamped effects Silent Treatment (Stage) and the quick, visual routine Don’t Blink. This is an essential guide to which hot items are a must-have, a pass, or simply interested.
John Guastaferro’s “Daley Prequel” is a fast, powerful opener that sets up the magic before your audience even realizes it’s begun. Crisp, clean, and built for maximum impact, it tees up the classic Daley’s Last Trick—or stands alone as a quick, killer transposition they’ll swear happened in their hands. Watch it now and add this pro-level spark to your set.
John Luka’s Doubling Back Home delivers pure astonishment—twice. A signed card vanishes and reappears in your pocket, not once but two times, in a routine that’s as effortless as it is impossible. Clean, direct, and designed for real-world magic, this is a powerhouse you can perform anywhere. Learn it today and leave your audience speechless.
Join us for this month's Member Mastermind, featuring an outstanding lineup of performances! Curt Harpold earns his Mastermind Cup with Steve Beam's "Reopening Stab," while Gary Nealon claims his Elite Cup with an elegantly simplified take on Aaron Fisher's "Search and Destroy." Nancy Anderson demonstrates her handling of "Kickback," FX Charpentier brings his unique flair to "Unconscious Poker," Larry Mota dazzles with Dollar Bill Triumph and Coins Across, and Todd Goldman shares his in-progress Wild Coin routine with a surprise kicker ending. Don't miss this celebration of skill and creativity!
Who doesn't love a good color change? Bill Goodwin has a great one! Whether you're looking for a single change or a double change, Bill's Pivot Color Change delivers visual magic that's perfect for card workers. Clean, direct, and versatile—this is the kind of move that elevates your card work instantly. Watch Bill's Pivot Color Change now and level up your card magic today!
Mike Powers shares this Don England modern classic—a false explanation gambling routine where the "money card" impossibly stretches both long and wide, only to shrink down to a mini card. You'll need some DIY, but this gimmick is easy to make and even easier to perform. Funny, visually stunning, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Watch it now and add this gem to your working set!
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.
Unleash the magic of John Luka's "Devilish Miracle"! This latest handling of the Edward Marlo and Carmen Damico classic, enhanced with Shigeo Takagi's technique, offers a fresh and magical experience. In this stunning effect, two cards are freely selected and lost in the deck. When the deck is cut, one selection appears in a small packet of cards. Watch as that selection vanishes and reappears face up in the deck, while the other selection turns face down in the packet. With a double selection and a kicker twist, this routine is sure to elevate your card magic and leave your audience in awe!
Experience the magic of Daniel Chard's "Night w/Hofzinser Meets Kickback"! This innovative routine enhances the classic Hofzinser Ace Problem with a captivating kickback sequence that will leave your audience in awe. A card is selected and lost in the deck, while the queens set out to find it. One queen ends up face down in the face-up deck, and just when you think the selection has jumped to your pocket, a stunning twist occurs: the selection and the queens instantly switch places! This masterful blend of misdirection and surprise is perfect for any magician looking to elevate their card magic.
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.
Master your sleights with precision! In this video, Jeff Copeland reveals his Spellbound practice cycle, designed to maximize your reps and perfect your French Drop. Elevate your skills and transform your magic with focused drills that will have you performing with confidence. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your technique and expand your coin sleight toolbox!
This was a truly one of a kind event. After a 45 minute talk with Alex live from his theater in Lake Tahoe, Alex streamed his full evening live show for the members of CC Club. You’ll be treated to an evening’s amazing entertainment, and insights, stories and candid discussion with one of the top magicians working today!
Alex Ramon shares his favorite card manipulations and stand-up parlor transposition. He also teaches his handling of Jim Steinmeyer's "Cue Card Mentalism" and "Onward and Upward," plus two more miracles from Steinmeyer's "Impuzzibilities" books. The event concludes with Alex sharing his "5 Key Elements of a Professional Entertainer."
Delve deeper into the realm of coin magic with Jeff Copeland in Part 2 of this masterclass. Discover visual miracles like the Mexi-Melt French Drop, the Flying Roll Down Catch, and the Digital Dissolve. Jeff also shares his insights on magic development and delivers rapid-fire tips for coin enthusiasts. The lecture culminates with the Traveler Wallet routine, a multi-phase stunner that will leave your audience breathless. Whether you're a seasoned coin magician or just starting out, this lecture is a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration.
Jeff’s two part lecture was packed with visual magic and a lifetimes worth of lessons from one of the top coin magicians in the world!
In part 2, Gary Nealon shares miracles he’s treasured for decades, many of which he first learned during his rare opportunity to learn directly from Bro. John Hamman—one of the greatest creative card magicians in history. Gary teaches easy-to-do tricks like the "Two Card Trick" and the "Amorphous Ace,”. Witness the stunning "Brother John's First Twist" and the show-stopping "Ten of Spades Trick." Elevate your magic with Gary's expert guidance and Hamman's timeless wisdom.
Gary Nealon shares his innovative magic techniques and card tricks in this captivating lecture. Witness the impossible with the Double Lift Game, master effortless card control with the Paintbrush Control and Wagon Control, and learn Gary's unique take on classic effects like the Mystery Card and Perfect Pair Paradox. Don't miss the unveiling of Gary's secret weapon, the Rubber Melt, a visually stunning card trick that will leave your audience astonished.
In Part 2 of this special two-night event, Alex Slemmer teaches his favorite coin magic routines. Learn easy-to-learn sleight of hand and visual coin magic that will leave your audience speechless.
Join us for a two-night expanded Living Room Lecture event featuring renowned coin magician Alexander Slemmer.
In Part 1, you'll learn the secrets behind iconic coin magic routines like Coins Across, Tenkai Pennies, Milliken's Transposition, Matrix, Copper/Silver Transposition, and the One Coin Routine.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is a unique opportunity to learn from a master and elevate your coin magic skills. Don't miss it!
Steve’s second session unveils a wealth of little-known secrets for building a magician's career from scratch. Discover how to choose the right shows, acquire vital video footage, and develop a business that pays you to do what you love. From easy icebreakers to the art of cold calling, and innovative promotion strategies, including making predictions for publicity and partnering with charities. This session is packed with actionable insights to help you elevate your magic career.
Steve Spill shares invaluable insights during his first lecture at CC. Growing up in the close-up room at the Magic Castle, Steve carved his own path as Highdini, opening for major rock bands and establishing Magicopolis in Santa Monica. He discusses the importance of injecting your authentic self into performances, taking risks, trying new things, and embracing failure. Tune in to learn from a living legend and elevate your magic with authenticity and creativity.
In part 2 of John Luka's triumphant CC Living Room Lecture, John dives into a repertoire of easy-to-do, practical card magic. Each effect is powerful and practical, with methods that are top-notch in each and every category.
Get ready for a lecture where Magic dreams really do come true: In part 1 of John Luka’s MMC Living Room Lecture, you will discover 4 of the most practical, easy-to-do and perfect miracles we can even imagine performing. Sit back, relax, and take a trip to Motor City!
In this off-the-cuff miracle, Aaron Fisher channels inspiration from Jack Birnman to deliver a stunningly visual revelation. Bold, spontaneous, and impossible to ignore—this moment hits hard and leaves a lasting impression.
Get ready for a deep dive into pro-level card control. In this session, Aaron Fisher explores one of Marlo’s classic audience stunners, transforming it into an elegant, fooling experience. With expert guidance and sharp handling insights, you’ll see how the great Jack Birnman inspired modern miracles that leave a lasting impact.
Mike Gallo teaches his expert handling of the classic Ball & Vase trick, turning this simple kids' magic prop into a sleight of hand masterpiece. Gallo strips away the self-working nature of the trick and disguises it as an innocent, familiar prop, leading the audience through clever twists and turns before delivering a jaw-dropping kicker ending. This is a perfect example of how Gallo elevates even the most basic magic set trick into something extraordinary.
Elevate your stage show with this versatile Alan Wakeling classic—rescued from Jim Steinmeyer’s vault. Spectators freely call out random number tiles…only to discover you predicted every choice in jaw-dropping fashion. Easy to master, impossible to explain, and tailor-made for big-impact theater magic. Add this powerhouse prediction to your repertoire 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.
John Luka's "Michigan Monte" is a captivating gambling-themed routine inspired by the California gold rush era. Engage your audience as they attempt to follow the Ace of Clubs hidden among three blank cards. Join John as he unveils this easy-to-learn effect, perfect for any setting—whether using poker-sized or jumbo cards. Master "Michigan Monte" and discover why you should never try to beat a gambler at his own game!
Scrambled Cards is Javi Benítez’s jaw-dropping Triumph. You openly mix face-up into face-down; with one fair turn, the entire deck rights itself—then BOOM: pristine new-deck order. Elegant, impossible, theater-ready. Tap Watch Preview to see the chaos melt into perfection. The training teaches every detail and nuance so this becomes your showstopper.
Discover Aaron Fisher’s Invisible Cover Pass—the ultra-visual, impossibly soft card control Johnny Thompson called “the best pass in the world.” For years, Aaron kept this move to himself, using it to leave legends like Ricky Jay and Steve Freeman speechless. Now, for the first time, he’s unveiling the secret that’s inspired magicians from Akira Fujii to Tony Chang. Elevate your card work with the pass that started it all.
This is visual coin magic at its finest. Elegant, bold, and remarkably achievable.
It plays big, looks beautiful, and needs only four coins.
If you love visual magic—or just want to feel that whoa again—you have to see this for yourself.
In this 38-minute deep dive, Aaron Fisher shares his most practical, visual, and deceptive applications of the Outjogged Herman Shift—including a bold new take on Roy Walton’s Going Bye Bye. Perfect for performers ready to elevate their routines with ultra-clean phases that look impossible—and feel undeniable.
A full coin act in under 3 minutes—built for real-world impact.
Kainoa Harbottle’s Tablehopper’s Quattro hits all the high notes: coin through table, coins across, vanishes, and surprise reappearances. It’s modular, powerful, and practical—perfect for close-up, walk-around, or online.
Minimal sleights. Maximum effect. Whether you’re just starting out or a pro looking to streamline, Quattro gives you the tools—and freedom—to make it yours.
A signed selection. A rubber-banded deck. And a visual that stops people cold.
Rubber Melt by Gary Nealon is a pocket-sized miracle—simple to carry, devastating to see. The chosen card doesn’t just rise or fall… it phases through a sealed deck in full view, in the most impossible way.
Prepare to melt some minds.
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