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.
Two jokers take center stage in John Guastaferro’s Jokers Everywhere—a dazzling flash of mischief where magic feels truly alive. The jokers reveal two freely chosen cards, then deliver the kicker: the selections instantly transform into jokers too. Four jokers. No explanation. Just pure wonder. Watch now and see why John’s magic defines impossible charm.
Glenn Morphew’s Card Opener kicks off your set with pure fire—three phases of fast, visual magic that grab attention and don’t let go. A selection is lost and instantly found, the Aces get ambitious, and a freely named four of a kind transforms into the Aces right before their eyes. Quick, clean, and packed with energy, this opener locks your audience in from the very first beat. Watch it now.
Join the CC panel as they break down standout performances from the Summit, analyzing the artistic choices that make close-up magic truly connect with audiences. Discover the "tentpole method" for building a reliable 5-10 minute set around your strongest, most authentic material.
Tiny Plunger is Jon Armstrong's comedic masterpiece—a routine where the plunger (not the magician) impossibly locates the selected card under increasingly absurd conditions. In this clip, Jon shares his expert handling and insider tips to make this crowd-pleaser shine. The plunger itself is available at your favorite magic shop. Watch Tiny Plunger today and discover why this hilarious routine deserves a spot in your repertoire.
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.
Join the CC panel as they break down standout performances from the Summit, analyzing the artistic choices that make close-up magic truly connect with audiences. Discover the "tentpole method" for building a reliable 5-10 minute set around your strongest, most authentic material.
Gregory Wilson proves again why he’s the master of real-world miracles. With nothing more than a coffee cup sleeve and a stir stick, you’ll melt minds in seconds—no setup, no gimmicks, no nonsense. The spectator sees it, feels it, and it all happens in their hands. Practical, powerful, and pure Wilson—grab your coffee and start performing magic that sticks.
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.
This month's "The Good The Bad & The Ugly" live event showcases a diverse selection of today's most talked-about magic effects. The in-depth reviews and discussions cover the mentalism and close-up miracle, Maestro, alongside the highly anticipated new utility device, The Button. For those seeking a strong reputation-maker, we dive into Crashed PRO. The review also features the stunning, practical utility prop Perfect Champagne / Perfect Water Glass, and the grand stage classic Nankin Tamasudare. Finally, we examine the revamped effects Silent Treatment (Stage) and the quick, visual routine Don’t Blink. This is an essential guide to which hot items are a must-have, a pass, or simply interested.
John Guastaferro’s “Daley Prequel” is a fast, powerful opener that sets up the magic before your audience even realizes it’s begun. Crisp, clean, and built for maximum impact, it tees up the classic Daley’s Last Trick—or stands alone as a quick, killer transposition they’ll swear happened in their hands. Watch it now and add this pro-level spark to your set.
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!
In this event, legendary magician Michael Ammar shares his astonishing secrets and show-stopping routines!
Coin magician Danny Goldsmith comes to CC Live, where he shares the secrets behind his sublime coin magic.
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.
Javi Benitez takes Vernon’s “Follow the Leader” and turns it into a theatrical powerhouse. With elegance, humor, and precision, he transforms a simple plot into a mind-bending experience—and a lesson in how great magic becomes unforgettable.
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