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.
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!!!
Steve Valentine brings Oscar Paulson’s classic Cards Across to life with his signature blend of humor and astonishment. In this polished, audience-tested routine, Steve guides you through every beat—so you can deliver miracles that feel effortless and get huge reactions. A worker’s delight, packed with charm, rhythm, and unforgettable magic. Watch it now and make it yours.
Daniel Chard’s Dreamweaver turns a simple signed selection into a surreal visual experience. The entire deck seems to melt away—its faces, backs, and even the pips themselves—leaving only the spectator’s chosen card intact. Advanced, elegant, and utterly impossible, this routine delivers that rare “how-is-that-even-possible?” moment pros live for. Learn Dreamweaver today and add a true showstopper to your set.
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.
Greg Wilson’s first CC lecture gave us this clever twist on a classic — and it’s pure Greg: smart, bold, and built on master‑level misdirection. A simple stick becomes a magic wand that vanishes a stone — then makes it melt right through solid matter. Even if you never build the props, Greg’s lesson on timing, angles, and attention will level up every move you make.
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.
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.
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!
Alex Ramon’s take on the Rising Card is pure visual poetry. Three freely chosen cards slowly rise—one by one—from a deck sealed inside its box, floating on a ribbon the spectator holds. It’s a miracle that feels weightless, elegant, and utterly impossible. Just note: this one demands some serious DIY ingenuity (unless you snag the pre‑made apparatus). Either way, once you see it, you’ll want to make it your own.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While strumming a ukulele intro, the performer invites three spectators to eliminate cards through a series of impossible choices—burning numbers or pictures, narrowing the deck further, then selecting one final card to spare. In a stunning climax, that very card is revealed to have been folded and used as the pick strumming the ukulele the entire time. A killer opener that plays big whether you're a musician or not—the method works like a charm. Watch today and discover why this routine stops shows cold.
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!
Cannibal Cards is a classic plot that lets you put your own spin on a timeless effect. Bill Goodwin reveals his worker-ready routine, crafted from years of performance experience. With Bill's expert guidance, you'll learn all the details you need to get this crowd-pleaser on its feet!
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.
More tools coming soon.
Need a Password Reminder?
Not a member yet? Try CC Club today
