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Temporarily Out of Order by Liam Montier

Created by: Liam Montier

Temporarily Out of Order is a book by Liam Montier focused on memorized deck magic for close-up and parlour card performances. It introduces a unique 'Temporarily Out of Order' stack—a quick-to-setup system that allows magicians to perform astonishing card tricks without permanently memorizing a full deck. Spectators witness seemingly impossible feats, such as cards being named or located with uncanny accuracy, leveraging a known card order to create powerful, reputation-making effects. This approach serves as an accessible gateway into memorized deck magic, ideal for those seeking high-impact routines without long-term commitment.

Key features

  • Uses a quick-to-setup 'Temporarily Out of Order' stack, avoiding the need for permanent memorization

  • Enables performance of many incredible feats associated with memorized decks

  • Ideal for beginners or those hesitant about long-term stack memorization

  • Focuses on practical, high-impact card tricks for close-up and parlour settings

  • Serves as a gateway resource into memorized deck magic

Pros

  • Accessible for magicians new to memorized decks

  • Quick setup reduces preparation time

  • Allows performance of powerful effects without sleight of hand

  • Provides a flexible alternative to permanent stack systems

Cons

  • May not offer the depth of permanent stack systems for advanced users

  • Relies on specific setup, which could be less spontaneous than fully memorized decks

Effect

The audience sees a magician perform impossible card tricks. The magician can name a card at any number in the deck, find a card merely by knowing its position, or reveal a freely chosen card in a surprising way. The effects appear to be pure mentalism or demonstrations of superhuman memory, creating a powerful and memorable moment in a performance.

Full details

Temporarily Out of Order is a system for performing memorized deck magic without permanently memorizing a full deck stack. It uses a quick setup procedure to arrange the deck into a specific, known order. This allows a magician to perform a wide range of powerful card effects that rely on knowing the deck's sequence. The system is designed as a practical tool for magicians who want the impact of a memorized deck without the long term commitment to learning and maintaining a full stack.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for magicians who want to add powerful, reputation making card magic to their sets but are hesitant to learn a full memorized deck. It is ideal for performers who need a quick and reliable method that can be set up before a show. It is also a good starting point for anyone new to the concept of stacked deck magic, providing a gateway to more advanced work.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The difficulty of Temporarily Out of Order is moderate. The primary challenge is learning and executing the quick setup procedure reliably. Once the deck is set, many of the tricks are self working or require only basic card handling. The system does not demand advanced sleight of hand, making it accessible to a wide range of skill levels. The main effort is in practicing the setup until it becomes second nature.

What magicians say

Reviewer EruditeMagic highlights the cleverness of this system, stating it offers a "unique solution for those who don't want to permanently memorize a stack." They describe it as a "fantastic gateway" into memorized deck magic because it allows a magician to "perform many of the same incredible feats without the long term commitment." This makes Temporarily Out of Order a highly practical choice for working performers.

What people are saying about Temporarily Out of Order

EruditeMagic says...

The 'Temporarily Out of Order' stack is a quick-to-setup system that allows a magician to perform many of the same incredible feats without the long-term commitment, making it a fantastic gateway into this branch of magic.

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