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Triple Kick Monte by Paul Gordon

Created by: Paul Gordon

Triple Kick Monte is a modern close-up card magic trick that revitalizes the classic four-card monte plot. The magician presents four cards: one queen and three aces, challenging the spectator to follow the queen. In a series of escalating impossibilities, the cards flip face up and down in a chaotic, illogical manner, leading to the queen vanishing completely. It then miraculously reappears, followed by two cards transforming into new cards, and culminates with the queen's back design changing color in a dramatic finale. The routine is designed to be highly visual and baffling, creating the impression that the cards are moving and changing of their own volition. It ends clean with all cards examinable and no suspicious props left behind, making it suitable for impromptu performances.

Key features

  • Modern evolution of the classic four-card monte plot

  • Includes multiple magical moments: vanishings, reappearances, transformations, and a color-changing back

  • Ends clean with all cards examinable and no suspicious props

  • Designed as a fluid, escalating routine to thoroughly baffle spectators

  • Suitable for close-up magic performances

Pros

  • Highly visual and engaging with multiple magical effects

  • Clean finish allows for examinable cards

  • Fluid routine that builds in impossibility

  • No suspicious props left behind

Cons

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Effect

The Triple Kick Monte trick presents a modern version of the classic four-card monte. A magician shows four cards: one queen and three aces. The spectator is asked to follow the queen. The cards then appear to flip over and move in a confusing way. The queen vanishes completely. It then reappears unexpectedly. Two of the cards change into different cards. Finally, the back of the queen changes to a different color. The trick ends with all cards being ordinary and examinable.

Full details

Triple Kick Monte is a card routine by Paul Gordon. It uses a standard deck of cards. The trick builds on the familiar four-card monte plot but adds new elements. It includes a series of magical events in one sequence. These events are a vanishing, a reappearance, a transformation of two cards, and a color change on the back of a card. The routine is designed to flow smoothly from one surprise to the next. It finishes clean, meaning no extra props are used and all cards can be handled by the spectator after the performance.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is suitable for magicians who already perform card magic. It is a good choice for those who know the classic four-card monte and want a more modern version. Performers looking for a routine with multiple surprising moments will find it valuable. It is also ideal for magicians who want a trick that ends completely clean.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick requires practice to perform smoothly. The magician needs good handling of cards. The routine involves several sleights that must look natural. A magician with basic card skills can learn it with dedicated practice. The difficulty level is manageable for an intermediate performer. The challenge is making the series of effects appear effortless and magical.

What magicians say

AlakazamMagicUK describes Triple Kick Monte as a modern and highly visual take on the classic plot. They state the routine is designed to thoroughly baffle a spectator with escalating impossibilities. The promotion highlights that the trick creates the impression that the cards are moving and changing on their own. A key point mentioned is that the routine ends clean, with all cards being examinable.

What people are saying about Triple Kick Monte

AlakazamMagicUK says...

Triple Kick Monte is a modern and highly visual take on the classic four-card monte plot, with a series of escalating impossibilities designed to thoroughly baffle a spectator. The routine ends clean with all cards examinable and no suspicious props left behind.

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