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.
Six members. Six routines. In this special Saturday Member Mastermind, members serve up jaw-dropping mentalism, a Tamariz-flavored four-queens miracle, the most fully-realized transient coins you've ever seen, a devilish card-and-coin double feature, an imagination-fueled Matrix that lands like comedy and lifts like magic, and a clean ring-and-rope finisher. Funny, generous, surgical with the feedback — and packed with the kind of advice that quietly changes how you build every routine after.
Part two of Dani’s CC Living Room lecture was a true barn burner, packed with many powerful effects and taught with incredible clarity. Danny’s unique style and approach were among the greatest lessons of the evening, demonstrating how to elevate routines—many of which are self-working—to feel like absolute magic.
A spectator freely selects a classic film—and with just a few playful questions, you zero in on their thought with uncanny precision… before flipping reality on its head with a visual, laugh-out-loud transformation they never see coming. Daniel Chard’s DVD blends sharp mentalism, bold comedy, and a clever visual kicker into a practical, repeatable routine that hits hard in the real world. Direct, deceptive, and built for instant reset—this is a worker you’ll want in your set. Watch it today.
Gary Nealon takes John Hamman’s legendary Two Card Trick and turns it into a masterclass in pure, disarming impossibility—where a spectator makes a completely free choice… and reality quietly rearranges itself. With just two cards, the effect builds into a stunning moment where identities shift, backs change, and the impossible feels inevitable. Direct, psychological, and deeply deceptive. Watch it now and experience just how powerful two cards can be.
We are joined by Dani DaOrtiz for the first half of another world class CC living room lecture. This is an event that will be the subject of discussion for a very long time.
A wooden stir stick is clearly snapped—seen and heard—then sealed away… where the impossible happens. Spectators can feel and hear it break again and again, yet when everything is opened, the stick is unmistakably whole. No “restore” moment—just a lingering, unsettling question: did it ever break at all? Gregory Wilson’s Coffee Break is quick, visual, and perfectly built for real-world reactions—learn it and start bending reality today.
A card is freely stopped at, the deck is genuinely shuffled, and everything happens in the spectator’s hands. With no moves, no control, and no way back, they simply imagine their card turning over. When the cards are spread, one—and only one—has reversed… and it matches their thought exactly. Clean, hands-off, and impossible where it counts. Watch it now.
Larry Mota opens with a modular Color Stick routine packed with visual phases and a killer vanish, Mark LaBar takes a swing at Paul Richards’ Truth and walks away with the Conjurer Community Cup, and Bill Krupinsky fools the room with a deceptively simple card divination. Richie D elevates Paranormal with a casino-themed triple match, Todd Goldman tackles the demanding Tabary rope routine, and Michael Granoff closes with a six-year-in-the-making Ball & Glass that plays like a full theatrical piece. Jump into this Member Mastermind and walk away inspired to level up your own magic.
A clean, escalating take on the classic elevator plot—Aces through Four repeatedly dive to the bottom… then impossibly rise back to the top, one after another. Just when it feels familiar, the routine shifts gears into a surprising, visual finish that hits harder than expected. Direct, playful, and built for real-world reactions, this is a smart upgrade to a classic you’ll want in your hands. Watch it now.
Four freely selected cards vanish from the deck and reappear in different pockets—clean, direct, and impossible. Then it escalates: the entire sequence repeats faster, smoother… even hitting two cards at once for a stunning finish. Built for real-world performance with a confident, playful hook, this is a worker’s take on Travelers that feels as good as it looks. Watch it now.
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.
CC Presents MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL - A TWO NIGHT Expanded Living Room Lecture by Alain Nu Part 2.
CC Presents MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL - A TWO NIGHT Expanded Living Room Lecture by Alain Nu Part 1.
In this exclusive lecture, Javi will be revealing the secrets behind some of his most legendary tricks and illusions. You'll gain insight into the years of practice and dedication required to reach Javi's level of mastery.
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.
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!
Discover the hilarious, mind-bending spelling trick that amazes your audience—while you struggle to make it work! Based on Edward G. Brown’s classic and perfected by David Williamson, this routine blends audience participation, clever structure, and a foolproof mnemonic for a truly unforgettable performance. Watch the full breakdown, master the setup, and add this must-learn effect to your repertoire!
Kainoa takes you further into the Wave Vanish, revealing its true elegance and power. If you love visual coin magic, this is your chance to explore it on a deeper level—start learning today!
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