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.
Smooth. Visual. Deceptively simple. Larry Wilmore’s “Waving the Queens” takes the timeless Twisting the Aces plot and turns it into pure eye candy. One by one, each Queen flips face‑up in plain sight — no squaring, no cover, no hesitation. You’ll want to learn this the moment you see it.
In this episode of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Alexander Slemmer, Rolando Santos, and Mike Stevens dig into some of the most talked-about current offerings in the world of magic. From Face Off’s impossible signed-card fusion to the high-tech wonder of LAVA PAD, the team gives real reactions, sharp insights, and honest takes on what’s worth adding to your working set—and what’s better left behind.
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.
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.
In this Roundtable, the conversation turns to what’s next — what members (and the panel!) are excited about, thinking through, and planning for their magic in the year ahead. It’s a casual, inspiring deep dive into how we all grow as magicians… together.
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!
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!
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!
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.
Aaron Fisher shares a powerful variation on his modern classic, Search & Destroy. In this special edition, you’ll master the original slow-motion miracle where two kings zero in on a chosen card right in the spectator’s hands—then learn a bonus phase that adds a stunning kicker to an already impossible effect. With no gimmicks, minimal sleight-of-hand, and 100% spectator involvement, this is practical, fooling magic at its finest.
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!
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.
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!
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