If card magicians were to sit down and jot down the most jaw-dropping effects in card magic, you can bet your last pint that Dai Vernon’s Triumph would pop up on nearly every list. Sure, the idea of mixing face-up and face-down cards before they magically sort themselves out to reveal a chosen card wasn’t brand new when Vernon rolled it out, but his elegant method was a breath of fresh air. First making waves in 1946 as part of the Stars of Magic series, Triumph took the magic community by storm, and since then, creators have been putting their personal spins on this timeless classic.
On this DVD, you’ll meet six magicians who’ve taken the Triumph concept and run with it. Kicking things off is the fabulous Johnny Thompson, a close confidant of Vernon, who performs and breaks down not only the classic method but also his top-secret, unpublished approach (because who doesn’t love a good secret?). Next up, Jon Armstrong brings a motivational flair to the table, while the ever-entertaining James Swain rights the mixed-up cards, finds the selected card, and even puts them back in numerical order. Boris Wild serves up a hilarious yet astonishing version, and Larry Jennings presents a brilliant variation that works a treat in a strolling situation without needing a table (which is handy, let’s be honest). Finally, Bill Malone shows us perhaps the quickest and easiest version of the trick, originally from Ed Marlo (because who doesn’t like to keep it simple?).
Triumph has stood the test of time because audiences are simply gobsmacked by the cards magically sorting themselves out. The fact that the selected card is found almost feels like an afterthought! In short, it’s a card trick that looks like the real deal, and on this DVD, you'll learn from some of the finest card magicians around as they guide you through what could possibly be the greatest card trick ever conceived.
Dai Vernon's Triumph - Johnny Thompson Goal Triumph - Jon Armstrong Perfect Triumph - James Swain Not That Drunk - Boris Wild Outstanding Triumph - Larry Jennings Lightning Fast Triumph - Bill Malone
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