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Visualize by Liam Montier and Big Blind Media

Created by: Liam Montier, Big Blind Media

Visualize is a self-working Triumph effect using a gimmicked deck of cards. The spectator divides and shuffles the deck, selects a card, and returns it. The magician then reveals the chosen card, with all other cards magically aligning except for the selection. This trick is perfect for close-up magic and requires no additional props beyond the provided gimmicked deck.

Key features

  • Self-working Triumph effect

  • Utilizes a cleverly gimmicked deck

  • No additional props needed

  • Includes a 40-minute instructional video

  • Portable and easy to perform

Pros

  • Fun and visual effect

  • Easy to perform with no sleight of hand required

  • Great for beginners to the Triumph routine

  • Portable and doesn't require additional props

Cons

  • Deck is not entirely inspectable

  • Similar gimmicked decks exist from other creators

Effect

"Visualize" is a self-working Triumph effect where a spectator shuffles a face-up and face-down deck, selects a card, and returns it. The magician then reveals the chosen card, with all other cards magically aligning face-down—except for the spectator's selection. The trick appears completely fair, as the spectator handles and shuffles the deck themselves.

Full Details

"Visualize" uses a cleverly gimmicked deck, allowing the magician to perform the effect without sleight of hand. The spectator splits the deck, shuffles face-up and face-down cards together, and freely selects a card. After returning the card, the magician reveals that all cards have righted themselves except the chosen one.

The trick includes:

  • A pre-made gimmicked deck.
  • A 40-minute instructional video by Liam Montier, featuring a studio performance, gimmick explanation, and method for gaining an advantage.
  • A second bonus trick, "Rules of the Game," which involves a similar face-up/face-down shuffle with coins and a tumbler.

Who Should Consider the Trick

"Visualize" is ideal for:

  • Beginners looking for an easy-to-perform Triumph effect.
  • Performers who want a self-working trick with strong visual impact.
  • Magicians who prefer minimal sleight of hand but still want a convincing, interactive routine.

Difficulty

The trick is rated as easy because:

  • The spectator does most of the work (shuffling and selecting the card).
  • No advanced sleight of hand is required.
  • The method relies on the gimmicked deck and simple memory work.

David from Magic Orthodoxy notes: "I don't like memory tricks, but this would be a doable trick for me. It's not difficult at all."

What Magicians Say

  • David (Magic Orthodoxy): "It's a fun, visual, and remarkably easy self-working trick. If you haven't experimented with the Triumph effect, this is a great one to start with."
  • Luke Dancy (All Things Magic): "No sleight of hand needed—it relies on psychological forces and clever structuring. Ends with all cards righted except the spectator’s selection."

"Visualize" is praised for its simplicity, strong effect, and portability—requiring only the deck itself. While the gimmick isn't fully examinable, reviewers confirm that spectators are unlikely to scrutinize it closely enough to detect the method.

For magicians seeking an accessible, foolproof Triumph routine, "Visualize" is a solid choice.

What people are saying about Visualize

David from Magic Orthodoxy says...

Visualize is a fun, visual, and remarkably easy self-working trick centered around a gimmicked deck of cards. The core effect is a Triumph – the spectator divides and shuffles the deck, selects a card, and returns it. The magician then reveals the chosen card, with all other cards magically aligning except for the selection.

Luke Dancy says...

Visualize by Liam Montier is a self-working Triumph routine with a thought-of card. No sleight of hand needed—relies on psychological forces and clever structuring. Ends with all cards righted except the spectator’s selection.

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