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The King Of Chaos: Ultimate Triumph by Tu Strange, Andost, Dani DaOrtiz, and Hanson Chien Productions

Created by: Tu Strange, Andost, Dani DaOrtiz, Hanson Chien Productions

The King Of Chaos: Ultimate Triumph is a collaborative card magic project featuring innovative variations of the classic Triumph effect, where mixed face-up and face-down cards instantly restore to order. This package includes a custom deck (Mermaid Ocean Back playing cards) with specialized gaffs and a tutorial video teaching three distinct routines by Tu Strange, Andost, and Dani DaOrtiz. It's designed for magicians who appreciate table-based card magic with visual clarity, interactive spectator involvement, and deep insights into audience psychology.

Key features

  • Includes a custom deck and tutorial video with three Triumph routines.

  • No gaffs needed for Tu Strange’s version, making it borrowable-deck friendly.

  • Andost’s routine offers two variations (with/without a selection) and relies on the included gaffed deck.

  • Dani’s segment focuses on audience psychology and maximizing Triumph’s impact.

  • Recommended for magicians seeking innovative Triumph variations with top-tier instruction.

Pros

  • Visually striking Triumph routines suitable for table work.

  • Multiple perspectives and handling styles from top magicians.

  • Includes philosophical and structural advice on performing Triumph effects.

  • Custom deck and specialized gaffs enhance the routines.

Cons

  • Some handlings require practice to feel natural and may need creative adaptations for in-the-hand performances.

  • Andost’s routine relies on the included gaffed deck, limiting borrowable-deck scenarios.

Effect

The King Of Chaos: Ultimate Triumph is a card magic routine where a shuffled deck with mixed face-up and face-down cards instantly rights itself, leaving all cards facing the same way. The effect is visually striking and often leaves audiences amazed by the apparent impossibility of the restoration. Some versions include a selected card as the only one remaining reversed, adding a personalized twist.

Full details

The product includes a custom deck of Mermaid Ocean Back playing cards, which resemble standard Bicycle cards but contain specialized gaffs for certain routines. A tutorial video teaches three distinct Triumph handlings:

  • Tu Strange’s Real Chaos Triumph – A free-form, interactive version where spectators shuffle the deck chaotically before their selection is revealed as the only reversed card. This version works with any borrowed deck.
  • Andost’s Ribbon Spread Triumph – A clean, table-based routine where mixed cards instantly right themselves in a spread. This version includes two variations, one with a selection and one without.
  • Dani DaOrtiz’s insights – Performance theory and audience psychology tips to maximize the impact of the Triumph effect.

    • Who should consider the trick

    This product is ideal for magicians who:

    • Want a visually impressive version of Triumph with multiple handling options.
    • Enjoy interactive routines where spectators participate in the shuffling process.
    • Prefer table-based card magic but are willing to adapt techniques for in-the-hand performances.
    • Appreciate learning from multiple instructors with different styles.

    Information on how difficult it is to perform

    The difficulty varies by routine:

    • Tu Strange’s Real Chaos Triumph requires comfort with improvisational handling and spectator interaction.
    • Andost’s Ribbon Spread Triumph is more structured but relies on precise execution for the visual moment.
    • Dani DaOrtiz’s segment focuses on performance theory rather than sleight-heavy techniques.

    Magicians with experience in Triumph variations will find the methods manageable, while beginners may need extra practice to make the routines feel natural.

    What magicians say

    • Nique Tan praised Andost’s Ribbon Spread Triumph for its visual clarity, calling it "suitable for table work but adaptable for in-the-hand performances." He also highlighted Tu Strange’s version as "more advanced in presentation but highly interactive."
    • David Penn and Sean Heydon (World Magic Shop) described the trick as a "refined handling of the classic Triumph effect with enhanced visual appeal."
    • Magic Orthodoxy emphasized the product’s practicality and audience impact, suggesting it is useful for magicians interested in commercial card magic.

    The King Of Chaos: Ultimate Triumph offers a fresh take on a classic effect, combining strong visuals with multiple performance styles.

    What people are saying about The King Of Chaos: Ultimate Triumph

    David Penn and Sean Heydon says...

    A high-end take on the classic Triumph effect, where mixed face-up/face-down cards instantly restore to order. The hosts suggest this version elevates the standard routine with smoother handling and heightened visual appeal.

    Magic Orthodoxy says...

    Triumph effects are crowd-pleasers when executed well, so expect insights on pacing, scripting, or handling nuances that elevate the routine.

    Nique Tan says...

    Nique loved the visual clarity of Andost’s Ribbon Spread handling, noting its suitability for table work but suggesting creative adaptations for in-the-hand performances.

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