For this month’s column, I want to share my version of Triumph. There’s no setup, it’s entirely in the hands, which makes it perfect for walk-around, and there are at least a couple of novel ideas here you may want to apply to your existing routine. In particular, there’s a visual moment where you seemingly see the deck right itself, adding a strong visual element to the magic. It’s very much in the spirit of my Elbaum Pop Move that I shared in my second column (April 2025) “Ambitious Card,” which garnered some positive feedback.
The routine also builds in the opportunity for a deck switch at the end, setting you up for some truly jaw-dropping follow-up effects with a deck that has not only been thoroughly displayed, front and back, but also shuffled extensively in a way audiences remember.
Here’s a video demonstration: