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Three of a Kind by William Tyrrell

Created by: William Tyrrell

Three of a Kind is a visually striking and easy-to-perform card routine that involves a rapid sequence of color changes, starting with an Ace and Two, progressing to Threes, Fours, and culminating in a stunning Royal Flush transformation. This close-up and stand-up magic trick requires no sleight of hand, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels. The trick uses specially gimmicked cards that handle the complex mechanics, allowing the performer to focus on presentation and audience engagement. It's perfect for impromptu performances and resets quickly for multiple shows.

Key features

  • No sleight of hand required

  • Rapid-fire color changes

  • Specially crafted gimmicked cards

  • No magnets, elastics, steals, or ditches

  • Instant reset

  • Perfect for everyday carry

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform

  • Visually impressive

  • Quick reset allows for multiple performances

  • Suitable for both close-up and stand-up settings

  • Endorsed by respected magicians

Cons

  • Requires gimmicked cards which may wear out over time

  • Limited to the specific routine described

Effect

The Three of a Kind trick (also referred to as Poker Packet Trick) is a fast-paced, visually stunning card routine. The audience sees a sequence of rapid transformations:

  • An Ace changes into a Two.
  • Two Twos change into Three of a Kind.
  • Three of a Kind changes into Four of a Kind.
  • Four of a Kind transforms into a Royal Flush.

    • All of this happens in under 20 seconds, with no suspicious moves or false counts. The effect is clean, direct, and leaves spectators with just five cards in the performer’s hands at the end.

    Full Details

    The trick uses specially gimmicked cards that handle the mechanics, eliminating the need for sleight of hand, magnets, or elastics. The routine resets instantly (under two seconds), making it ideal for repeated performances. It works for both close-up and stand-up settings, and the gimmicks can be added to any deck or carried separately for impromptu use.

    Who Should Consider the Trick

    This trick is ideal for:

    • Beginners who want a high-impact routine without complex sleights.
    • Working magicians needing a quick, reset-friendly trick for walkaround or table-hopping.
    • Performers who enjoy visual transformations and poker-themed effects.

    Difficulty

    The trick is easy to perform. If you can turn over a playing card, you can do this routine. The gimmicks handle the mechanics, allowing the performer to focus on presentation.

    What Magicians Say

    • Markobi (FISM winner) calls William Tyrrell a "brilliant mind" and praises the trick’s design.
    • Erik Casey describes it as a "phenomenal multiphase visual routine" with "perfection" in execution.
    • The trick is endorsed for its simplicity, speed, and strong visual impact, making it a solid choice for any performer.

    The Three of a Kind trick delivers a fast, engaging, and deceptive routine with minimal effort required from the magician.

    What people are saying about Three of a Kind

    Erik Casey says...

    This is a phenomenal multiphase visual routine. Tyrrell's execution is perfection.

    Markobi says...

    William Tyrrell is a brilliant mind, and the PPT effect is evidence of this.

    MurphysMagicSupplies says...

    In less than 20 seconds, you're going to do four eye-popping color changes with no difficult sleight of hand and no false counts. [...] The specially made gimmicks do all of the hard work for you.

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