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Perfect Order by Andy Gladwin

Created by: Andy Gladwin

Perfect Order is a close-up card magic trick where a spectator chooses a card, which is then genuinely shuffled face-down into the deck. The magician reveals the chosen card while the rest of the deck magically rights itself, with all hearts (or another suit) now face-up. This triumph-style routine combines fairness with a surprising twist, making it visually striking and highly engaging for audiences. The trick can be performed with or without a table, adding versatility to its performance conditions.

Key features

  • Triumph-style routine with a unique twist

  • Can be performed with or without a table

  • Uses genuine shuffling for fairness

  • Scripting helps cover challenging moments

  • Suitable for professional close-up magicians

Pros

  • Strong visual impact

  • Fair and deceptive method

  • Versatile performance conditions

  • Well-structured scripting

  • Works well in real-world performances

Cons

  • Some sleight-of-hand required

  • May take practice to perfect timing

Effect

Perfect Order is a triumph routine where a spectator chooses a card. The deck is shuffled face up and face down, appearing completely mixed. The magician then reveals the spectator's chosen card, which is one of the face-down cards in the shuffled deck. To add a magical finish, the magician spreads the deck to show all the remaining hearts (or another suit) are now face up. The effect combines the classic triumph plot with an unexpected visual twist.

Full details

Perfect Order is a streamlined version of the classic triumph effect. The routine uses genuine shuffles where cards are mixed face up and face down, making the effect look fair and impossible. The method allows the magician to perform without needing a table, though using one can enhance the presentation. The trick includes clever scripting to cover any challenging moments, making it practical for real-world performance.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who enjoy refined, commercial card magic. It suits performers who want a strong, self-contained routine that plays well in close-up settings. If you like triumph effects but want a fresh presentation with an extra magical moment at the end, Perfect Order is worth learning.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Perfect Order requires intermediate card handling skills. The shuffles and controls are not knuckle-breaking, but they do need practice to perform smoothly. The scripting helps guide the performer through any technically demanding moments. Steve Faulkner notes that even when he performed it imperfectly, the trick still got strong reactions, indicating its robustness in real-world conditions.

What magicians say

Steve Faulkner calls Perfect Order "really nice" and praises its fairness and streamlined approach. He mentions that the trick went down "really really well" in performance, even when he was still getting comfortable with it. He also highlights that the method is well-covered by scripting, making the challenging parts manageable. The addition of the face-up hearts at the end gives the routine a fresh feel, turning a classic effect into something more magical.

What people are saying about Perfect Order

Steve Faulkner says...

Perfect Order is a triumph routine where they choose a card, and you tell them what it is while the rest of the deck rights itself—it's a really nice routine that plays incredibly well.

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