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.
John Luka’s magic hits hard because it’s been sharpened by decades of real-world performance. In Jazzed and Face Up, two small packets of cards trade places one by one—under increasingly impossible, squeaky-clean conditions. It’s smart, direct, and a total worker’s dream. Learn it once, and you’ll find yourself performing it every chance you get.
Once you see Glenn’s take on the Homing Card, you’ll know why magicians can’t stop talking about it. The spectator’s signed card jumps to your pocket—not once, but twice—under impossibly clean conditions. It’s beautiful, practical, and pure magic. Watch it now—because once you do, you’ll want this in your working set ASAP.
The January 2026 Member Mastermind featured a diverse lineup of performances from Larry Mota, Steve Feldman, Richie D, Todd Goldman, and Michael Granoff, showcasing everything from multi-phase coin and card routines to comedy and a new routine focused on conquering fear.
Lee Asher’s Losing Control is a slick, in-the-hands miracle that turns a casual spread into pure mastery. With one fluid gesture, the selection seems lost—yet it is controled to the top before anyone suspects. It’s bold, elegant, and built for real-world magic. Watch now and add this devious weapon to your everyday arsenal.
Suzanne’s Blank Card Trick is a charming powerhouse that blends laughter and pure astonishment. With her trademark wit, Suzanne transforms a simple blank card into a whirlwind of magic—the signed card rises to the top, the signature jumps on and off, and the entire deck suddenly prints itself front and back, leaving you reset and ready to go again. It’s funny, fooling, and perfect for pros or hobbyists alike—watch now and make it yours.
Suzanne’s whimsical coin routine is pure joy in motion—simple, charming, and impossible to forget. Built around her delightful premise, it captivates kids with laughter and wonder while astonishing adults with impossible, in-their-hands magic. No knuckle-busting moves. No wasted moments. Just real magic that feels alive. Watch it today—and perform it tonight!
Larry Wilmore takes the Ambitious Card to its breaking point — literally. After a few classic phases, the deck is banded tight, the selection is lost… and then in one lightning moment, it drives straight through the pack and your hand to appear face up, trapped under the band, on the back of your palm. It's bold, visual, and unforgettable. A little practice, a lifetime reaction. Watch it today — and take your ambition to the next level.
Happy Holidays from CC
This special holiday replay comes straight from Jeff Copeland’s Loop archive — a favorite session he shared with our community that delivers real creative inspiration. Whether you’ve seen it before or are discovering it for the first time, you’ll see why it’s earned repeat viewings.
Gary Nealon turns convention upside down with the Reverse Tilt Control — a bold new spin on one of card magic’s most iconic moves. Smooth, simple, and devastatingly deceptive, Gary’s handling gives you ultimate control wrapped in effortless style. Elevate your performance and master the illusion today.
Gary Nealon’s 10 of Spades Trick is pure, deceptive perfection. A card is freely chosen, the cards are fairly dealt into piles, and every decision belongs to the spectator — yet impossibly, the outcome is locked in from the start. Each choice feels open, but the ending hits like a miracle. Watch Gary perform it and see why his thinking never fails to amaze.
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!
Adam Grace unleashes his Magic 2.0 philosophy—blending classic tricks with modern tools and bold new angles. From a political rope routine to an AI-powered billiard ball act, he shows how tech like ChatGPT, Suno, and Eleven Labs can transform your scripting, staging, and impact. The session ends with a moving, masterful Needle-Through-Balloon that proves: the future of magic is already here.
Kyle Purnell delivers a powerhouse lecture packed with impossible visuals and pure sleight-of-hand miracles—all with normal, everyday objects. From moving ink and shrinking signatures to stunning transpositions and a jaw-dropping moving hole effect, Kyle’s ingenious methods will leave both laymen and magicians stunned. No gimmicks, no limits—just killer, anytime, anywhere magic you’ll want in your repertoire!
Engaging, Original Close-Up Magic! Magic is more than tricks—it’s an experience that delights, connects, and inspires. As a Penn & Teller: Fool Us performer and featured act at the Chicago Magic Lounge, Kyle Purnell brings his inventive, world-class magic to CC Club. Get ready for an unforgettable journey of astonishment and discovery!
Rick Holcombe shares some of his most powerful, real-world coin magic, packed with game-changing techniques you won’t find anywhere else. From his signature one-coin masterpiece, Recoil, to the revolutionary Sly Palm, Rick teaches deceptive vanishes, visual transformations, and pro-level handling that make coin magic look effortless. Plus, he unveils new concepts like the Fantasy Display and his stand-up Wild Coin routine, Gemini—straight from his upcoming book, Calico.
If you’re serious about coin magic, this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for.
Rick Holcombe’s Magic Masters Confidential Living Room Lecture is packed with practical, time-tested coin magic from a true expert. Learn vanishes, transpositions, and stunning sleight-of-hand techniques, including Rick’s insights on the EZ Hanging Coins, 3 Strange Things, and Over Under routines—plus a super practice session on the Downs Palm! This is a must-watch for anyone who loves coin magic.
This lecture starts with 3 easy sponge ball vanishes, including Tony Clark’s Speed Bump Vanish, the Smoosh Vanish, and the Pat Page Vanish. Next, learn 2 productions, including how to produce 2 large balls from a purse frame. Then, it’s on to the Sanada Gimmick, Gozinta Box Productions, Sponge Bunnies, Burger’s Ball Routine, and the Benson Bowl Routine – the ultimate hybrid of sponge balls, cups and balls, and formal close-up magic!
This is the ultimate reboot for close-up magic in 2025. Alex will train you up on the Pat Page Sponge Ball Routine. You’ll wow your audience with 7-10 phases of magic and a complete vanish! Alex Slemmer will teach you everything from sponge ball prep and palm positions to vanishes, splits, and advanced techniques. You'll even learn how to make an endless stream of sponge balls appear!
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.
Jon Armstrong’s 3 Blank Monte turns a classic inside out.
With structure so clean it fools in real time, this isn’t just a twist—it’s a transformation. Bold. Simple. Brutally effective. Watch now.
Before he passed, Mike Gallo—son of the legendary Lou Gallo—shared a 5-part lecture series with CC Club members. In this rare and powerful training, Mike breaks down the iconic Gallo Pitch in detail—exactly as it was handed down from father to son.
Learn the mechanics, timing, and subtle touches that transform this classic sleight into a natural, deceptive weapon in your coin magic arsenal. This is your chance to learn the real work—straight from the source.
Jon Armstrong’s Chop Cup “Skill-Trick” reimagines the classic cup-and-ball as a participatory showstopper: demo playful “skills,” ratchet up the suspense, then produce three impossible appearances under an empty cup. Perfectly angle-safe for 300° audiences—crisp, captivating, and guaranteed to wow everyone.
With seamless sleight of hand and smooth transitions, this copper-silver coin effect is a visual stunner. Watch as coins impossibly transform and transpose—culminating in a powerful in-the-hands moment your audience won’t forget.
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.
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.
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!
Glenn Morphew’s Card Opener kicks off your set with pure fire—three phases of fast, visual magic that grab attention and don’t let go. A selection is lost and instantly found, the Aces get ambitious, and a freely named four of a kind transforms into the Aces right before their eyes. Quick, clean, and packed with energy, this opener locks your audience in from the very first beat. Watch it now.
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.
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