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.
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.
Steve Valentine kicks off with the classic Scarne 2 Card Transposition, introducing his own impossible twist that takes this classic effect to new heights. This visually stunning card trick will require some practice, but the reactions you'll receive are well worth the effort!
Discover John Guastaferro's "Virus," a brilliant twist on the all-backs and Chicago opener plots. Watch as a spectator's selection turns the entire deck to all backs, followed by the deck going completely blank. Once the virus is found and removed, the deck magically returns to normal—with backs on one side and faces on the other. Learn this easy trick today and elevate your card magic!
Join us for the September Member Mastermind, featuring an incredible lineup of performances that showcase creativity and skill. Jeff Rigney opens with his unique take on Gregory Wilson's "Recap," followed by Janine Ferarese confronting her triskaidekaphobia in "The 13 Trick." Baxter Brown adds his twist to "Hopping Keys," while Larry Mota presents a beautifully unique Cups and Balls routine. FX Charpentier earns his Mastermind cup with an elegant history lesson in "Passing the Weights," and Richie D shares his latest version of "Sympathetic Slot Machine," Don't miss this incredible evening!
Transform a half dollar coin into a copper coin right before your audience’s eyes with "Workers' Wild Coin." Repeat this astonishing transformation two more times, and just when they think they've figured it out, you unleash a kicker ending that reveals all three copper coins have magically transformed into Chinese coins!
Learn from master magician Mike Gallo as he guides you through every detail of this routine that keeps spectators guessing. With no complicated moves and an instant reset, it's perfect for table work or close-up performances.
Watch now and prepare to amaze with "Workers' Wild Coin"!
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!
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.
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.
Aaron Fisher’s The Long & Winding Trick is a bold departure—no flashy four-of-a-kind, just pure structure, surprise, and sleight-of-hand that hits different—and once you see why, you’ll never look at your Aces the same way again. Watch now.
In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, the CC panel tackles seven new magic releases with unfiltered reviews and expert insights. From Marlo’s legendary Magazines to revamped classics like Firefly, they spotlight what’s worth your time, what needs work, and what had them rushing to buy.
Tonight, Alex Slemmer unveiled the secrets of DIY trick deck construction, teaching us how to craft professional-class decks like Pop-Eyed Popper, Svengali, Mirage, Brainwave, and the Invisible Deck at home. Elevate your performances and save money with this newfound expertise!
Discover Alex's $100 Ace Routine—a masterclass in card magic that transforms the Four Ace Routine into a show-stopping miracle. Dive deep with Alex as he unveils seamless, magical handling that makes this classic effect perfect for any performance.
Part 2 of the Willy Monroe Living Room Lecture was even more astonishing and magical than Part 1. Just wait till you see what happens!
In Part Two , Rolando pulls back the curtain and reveals the secrets of the mysterious practice known as Cold Reading…and more!
Join us for an all new experience! CC Presents MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL - A TWO NIGHT Expanded Living Room Lecture. Rolando Santos Part 1
The final show of 2023 with the man himself!
Howard Hamburg brings us stories of Vernon, Charlie Miller, and all the greatest teachers as well as unbelievable card magic learned over a lifetime hanging at the Castle.
Eric brought the heat at part 2, and slammed us all with visual effect after visual effect! So much to give give thanks for.
In Part One of Eric’s CC Living Room Lecture, you’ll discover a whole harvest of miracles from one of today’s most creative miracle makers! It’s super creative, visual - and best of all…easy to do!
We’ve known Jon Armstrong for over 20 years and we’ve never seen anything like the stand-up secrets, real-world miracles and hard won wisdom Jon shared with our CC Club Members at part 2 of his once-in-a-lifetime CC Club Lecture. HINT:
Don’t Miss the final act, where Jon gave us the ultimate work on his most singular magic masterpiece.
CC Presents Part 1 of the MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL with Jon Armstrong.
Jeff Copeland’s Ring Bling is a visually stunning one-coin routine that’s as rewarding to learn as it is to perform. While it demands some dedicated practice, the skills you’ll build translate to all your coin and small object magic. Add this eye-popping piece to your repertoire and level up your dexterity today!
Robert Ramirez shares his take on the Jelly Bean Trick—a fun, foolproof stage routine where the audience predicts the exact number of jelly beans in a jar. Easy to perform, highly interactive, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Learn it now and add it to your act!
Al Bakers classic of close-up table magic creates the illusion of real magic as four coins pass through the table—one at a time—under increasingly impossible conditions. This is a true must-have miracle that deceives and amazes all participants under challenge conditions!
Mike Gallo’s stunning Coins Across routine fools magicians and laymen alike. Featuring the legendary move pioneered by his father, Lou Gallo, this routine brings the technique to life with unforgettable power. Ready to master the "move"? This is your chance to make it shine!
This masterful trick is a stunning piece of stand-up card magic. Steinmeyer's ingenious method makes "A Case of Collusion" a true highlight in any stage show.
A timeless crowd-pleaser with a fresh twist—Restorioso turns an ordinary piece of string into a moment of pure astonishment. With the spectator front and center, the magic happens in their own hands, creating a memory that sticks. Perfect for walk-around pros and intimate close-up shows alike, Glenn revives a classic with new visual power that feels impossible. Learn Restorioso today!
Now you see it—now you don’t. In Mike Powers’ Invisible Card, a spectator freely cuts and shuffles, yet their thought-of card vanishes from the deck entirely… only to reappear as the “invisible” card you’ve set aside and snap back into view, reversed in the pack. Borrowed-deck friendly, brisk, and bulletproof, this bold premise plus undeniable proof sequence leaves jaws on the floor. Learn it today and make impossibility feel tangible.
A fully shuffled deck is locked inside a wine glass and draped with a handkerchief—and when the cloth drops, the four Aces, one by one, have magically jumped to the front of the pack. Shared by Jim Steinmeyer and Robert Ramirez at CC, this stand-up card miracle delivers massive impact in an easy-to-learn routine your audience will never forget.
Watch the preview now and get ready to leave them speechless!
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.
Experience John Luka’s expert take on Brother John Hamman’s classic mystery card effect—an elegant handling that turns this timeless plot into a practical, fooling miracle.
Alexander Slemmer leads a charming, interactive card experiment where shuffled decks and random choices lead to impossible coincidences. As matching cards appear across separate decks, you'll see how clever structure and subtle handling create moments of pure wonder.
Can you fool the cards, or do they always know the truth? In this engaging effect, your spectator can lie, tell the truth, or mix both—but the outcome is always astonishing. A modern twist on a classic favorite, this routine is as fun to perform as it is impossible to explain. Watch the full breakdown and add this powerful effect to your repertoire!
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