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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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