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 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.
Happy Holidays from CC
This special holiday replay comes straight from Jeff Copeland’s Loop archive — a favorite session he shared with our community that delivers real creative inspiration. Whether you’ve seen it before or are discovering it for the first time, you’ll see why it’s earned repeat viewings.
Gary Nealon turns convention upside down with the Reverse Tilt Control — a bold new spin on one of card magic’s most iconic moves. Smooth, simple, and devastatingly deceptive, Gary’s handling gives you ultimate control wrapped in effortless style. Elevate your performance and master the illusion today.
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.
Discover 3 powerhouse miracles—and discover our singular CC Strategies to choose the exact miracle YOU can use the most right now!
Experience the most mind-blowing magic from the greatest living master of creative coin magic, Michael Gallo. Gallo performed some of his best-known tricks—and many we’ve never seen anywhere before! See the Gallo Pitch in action, discover Mike’s super easy-to-do Three-Fly and the most amazing Gadabout Coins ever. Gallo revealed secrets kept under wraps for decades, such as the real-work on the Bobo Switch and the Spider Vanish. This is a must-see opportunity to learn from a true master and elevate your whole game just by watching!
Join us for an all new experience! CC Presents Part 1 of the MAGIC MASTERS CONFIDENTIAL - A TWO NIGHT Expanded Living Room Lecture. Michael Gallo!
Scott Alexander is one of the world’s greatest professional performers, and in this exclusive CC Living Room Lecture, he reveals the time-tested secrets that make his magic so powerful.
Jim Steinmeyer and Robert Ramirez Teach You How to Dazzle Your Friends and Confuse Your Enemies in Private Living Room Lecture!
In part one of their Magic Master Confidential Living Room Lecture, Jim Steinmeyer and Robert Ramirez deliver an evening filled with thought provoking insight on production value and incredible stories of magic heroes. It was one of those nights when the master was revealing all of his secrets.
Danny Goldsmith returns to CC Club for an ALL NEW one-of-a-kind event. You’ll discover 3 creative, astonishing and never-before shared routines that go way beyond the classic routine, vanishes and reproductions.
At this special holiday magic lecture, Daniel treated us to 3 ½ hours of astonishing card magic. If you were there live, then you already know: Dan’s magic is really surprisingly easy-to-do and practical. You’ll discover MANY miracles that will find happy homes in your permanent show!
Glenn’s lecture was packed with incredible routines with all sorts of props! Make sure to catch up now—in time for Member’s Only Hands-On Workshop coming up Wednesday Night!
Jonathan Levit shares his deceptively simple yet powerful card miracle, A Card and a Number, where everything happens in the spectator’s hands. After shuffling, dealing into piles, and freely thinking of a card, the deck is mixed beyond any possible control. Yet despite the chaos, Jonathan reveals the thought-of card lands exactly at the thought-of number—an impossible coincidence that feels completely hands-off and utterly baffling. Watch it now.
Danny Archer pulls out a silk handkerchief and stuffs it through his fist — and right before your eyes, it changes color. Then he does it again, sleeves rolled up, nothing to hide. Clean, visual, and utterly baffling, this walk-around worker plays big in any setting. Danny shows you all the details on how to build and achieve this perfect opener for stage or close-up. Watch it today.
Alain Nu’s “Howdy Doodle” is a powerful, real‑world demonstration of mind reading disguised as playful creativity. Three spectators freely imagine and draw simple doodles—symbols like a tree, a number, or a star—each folded, mixed, and chosen at random. Yet, impossibly, the final reveal matches a prediction Alain made before the effect even began. Blending subtle psychology, strong structure, and effortless audience interaction, Howdy Doodle transforms ordinary sketches into a memorable moment of pure intuition and astonishment.
Mike Powers kicks off PM Principle with a razor-sharp twist on the classic “pick a card” effect—turning a familiar plot into a test-condition miracle. Blindfolded and driven by a “mathematical algorithm,” he locates not one but two chosen cards under impossibly fair conditions. Smart, cheeky, and deeply deceptive, this performance captures Mike’s signature mix of skill, structure, and sly charm—and it hits magicians and laypeople alike right between the eyes. Watch it now.
When most people hear “spoon bending,” they think trick or gimmick — but this lesson isn’t about that. It’s about tapping into the invisible energy that fuels every great performance. Alain Nu takes a single ordinary spoon and turns it into a meditation on focus, flow, and the power of intention. Watch this one — it’ll change the way you think about mental magic forever.
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.
Gregory Wilson’s Chip on Shoulder is the ultimate mix of skill, guts, and spectator shock. A poker chip appears, vanishes, and reappears—finally landing on your spectator’s shoulder again and again, under impossible conditions. Perfect for close-up or stage, this routine serves reactions hotter than a royal flush. Watch it now and turn boldness into brilliance.
John Luka’s Doubling Back Home delivers pure astonishment—twice. A signed card vanishes and reappears in your pocket, not once but two times, in a routine that’s as effortless as it is impossible. Clean, direct, and designed for real-world magic, this is a powerhouse you can perform anywhere. Learn it today and leave your audience speechless.
Gary builds practical, bulletproof magic—and this key card placement is no exception. It started as a magician fooler, but it works just as well for laypeople. No awkward angles. No suspicious handling. Just a clean, simple control that does exactly what you need—every time. Add it to your toolbox today. You'll be using it tonight.
Spectator names any card, shuffles the deck, then freely plucks three “clue” cards—and in a stunning display of impromptu mind-reading, you zero in on their selection every time. Jason Dean’s Impossible Impromptu Revelations is pure, unprepared magic that plays anywhere and leaves everyone wondering, “How’d he do that?!”
Jeff Copeland’s Corner Pocket is the ultimate in-pocket coin vanish: place a borrowed half-dollar at your fingertips, give a quick squeeze—and it literally dives into your jacket pocket under stunned eyes. Then, with the same effortless flourish, you reverse it—pulling the very same coin back through the fabric for spectators to examine. No gimmicks, no awkward set-ups—just pure, fool-proof magic that plays perfectly in any walk-around or parlor setting.
In Kainoa Harbottle’s take on Guy Hollingworth’s Voodoo Card, experience three chilling reveals in one seamless routine: a “drained” card appears with eerie bite-marks, vanishes into the deck, then reemerges with an otherworldly new back—pure theatrical chills.
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