Triadic by Chris Wardle and James Ward

Created by: Chris Wardle, James Ward

Triadic by Chris Wardle and James Ward is a clean, direct, and baffling book test that features a three-phase routine with three separate reveals plus a bonus reveal. It requires no fishing, no memory work, no peeks, no cribs, no procedures, no guessing letters, no codes, and no misses, ensuring a direct hit each time. The trick is performed using just an innocent-looking examinable book, with instructions hidden in plain sight in the first two chapters. This is a mentalism trick suitable for close-up or parlour settings, designed to be performed almost immediately with minimal setup.

Key features

Three-phase routine with three separate reveals plus a bonus reveal
No fishing, memory work, peeks, cribs, or guessing required
Instructions hidden in plain sight in the book
Examinable book with no gimmicks
Suitable for beginner magicians

Pros

Clean and direct performance
No need for complex setups or memory work
Examinable props add to the trick's credibility
Suitable for beginners

Cons

Limited to performances where a book can be naturally introduced
May require practice to deliver the instructions naturally

Effect

Triadic by Chris Wardle and James Ward is a book test that presents a three-phase routine with multiple reveals. The performer uses an ordinary-looking book, allowing a spectator to freely choose words or phrases. Without fishing, memory work, or forced selections, the magician accurately reveals the spectator’s choices in a baffling manner. The effect appears direct, clean, and impossible, leaving the audience with no explanation for how the information was obtained.

Full Details

Triadic is designed as a self-contained book test with no additional cribs, codes, or complex procedures. The method is hidden within the book itself, with instructions subtly embedded in the text. The routine includes three distinct phases, each escalating in impossibility, along with a bonus reveal for added impact. The book is examinable, reinforcing the illusion that no gimmicks or outside aids are used.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who want a straightforward yet powerful mentalism effect. It suits performers who prefer minimal setup and maximum impact. Since it requires no advanced sleight of hand, it is accessible to beginners but can also be a valuable addition to an experienced magician’s repertoire. Those who enjoy book tests or word-based mentalism will find Triadic particularly appealing.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

Triadic is rated as beginner-friendly, requiring no prior experience with book tests or complex memory techniques. The method is designed to be easy to execute, with the creators handling most of the heavy lifting. The performer only needs to follow the embedded instructions within the book, making it nearly self-working.

What Magicians Say

Murphy’s Magic describes Triadic as "clean, direct, and baffling," emphasizing that it requires "no fishing, no memory work, no peeks, no cribs, no procedures, no guessing letters, no codes, no misses—a direct hit each time." The trick is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, making it a strong choice for performers who want a reliable and deceptive book test.

Triadic stands out for its practicality, allowing magicians to perform it almost immediately after learning the method. The combination of an examinable book and a method hidden in plain sight makes it a compelling option for mentalism enthusiasts.

What people are saying about Triadic by Chris Wardle and James Ward

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Triadic by Chris Wardle and James Ward is a brand new book test by award-winning creators... this is a three-phase routine with three separate reveals plus a bonus reveal... it is very easy to perform using just an innocent looking examinable book.