Introducing “Sleightly Out of Order” by Patrick Redford

After the tremendous success of “Temporarily Out of Order“, Patrick Redford proudly presents the second installment in the “Out of Order” series—”Sleightly Out of Order”.

You don’t need to read “Temporarily Out of Order” to dive into “Sleightly Out of Order”; you can start right away!

This book is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by memorized deck magic, featuring routines that utilize the Redford Stack. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning your journey into stacked deck magic, “Sleightly Out of Order” is essential reading.

With a foreword by the legendary Max Maven, this book offers a captivating blend of classic and innovative card magic. Explore a variety of effects, including spelling routines, triumphs, storytelling, gambling demonstrations, and mentalism, alongside unique takes on the Sellers Diary effect. You’ll also discover creative adaptations of the Tommy Wonder Elizabeth series and intriguing uses of the Gilbreath and Kruskal principles.

The routines delve into the renowned Si-Stebbins system, which the Redford stack can easily transform with a simple overhand shuffle. While prior knowledge of The Redford Stack isn’t necessary, those familiar with it will appreciate the accessibility of the memorized arrangements presented in this book—a fantastic bonus!

Additionally, you’ll find routines that can be executed with any memorized stack order, plus card miracles that don’t require memorization. There’s even a playful effect featuring our exclusive Level One gimmick.

No book on the Redford stack would be complete without exploring its unique built-in features!

“As you will soon see, Patrick has investigated many nooks and crannies in his pursuit of interesting material… With so much to choose from, it would be difficult to name my favorite, but at the moment I’d single out ‘Duncical ACAAN,’ a whimsical (and surprisingly sensible) version of that popular plot, the latest development of an approach that Patrick has been working on since 2003. He has published earlier solutions; I like this more.”Max Maven

“I’m a student of memorized deck magic, and Patrick Redford continues to surprise and impress with his latest volume of magic, Sleightly Out of Order. In particular, the half-stack work was extremely interesting. He has truly explored every ounce of the stack and teaches it with care and detail.”Joshua Jay

“This book is absolutely excellent. I’ve always felt that the memorized deck can be made so much stronger when combined with sleight of hand. This book contains not only routines with the Redford stack but also effects that you can use with ANY memorized deck. Definitely check out Sleightly Out of Order!”Harapan Ong

“In my opinion, Patrick Redford is one of the most unappreciated creators and thinkers in magic today. Sleightly Out of Order goes deep into the topic of memorized deck routines. …I highly recommend it!”Karl Hein

“Patrick Redford is a very smart man and this hands-off ACANN in Sleightly Out of Order makes me think even more highly of him, if that was even possible.”Jon Armstrong

“When I’m trying to solve a magic problem, I call Patrick Redford and he either solves that problem or points me to a great book that solved the problem a long time ago. Sleightly Out of Order is no exception. The tricks built into the Redford stack are super dope. The construction is really smart and you’d definitely benefit from learning them.”Ben Seidman

“There’s a reason Patrick’s one of my go-to people when I’m developing new effects and routines for my show. He’s so knowledgeable in all things magic and mentalism, and that’s definitely apparent in his latest book, Sleightly Out of Order. In it, he dives deeper into the Redford stack which he developed and introduced in his last book, Temporarily Out of Order, but you can use any stack that you’re comfortable with. He leaves no stone unturned in his explanations, diving deep not only into how to perform the effects but also why they work. Patrick is also the king of crediting, giving you insight into his thought process. Some of my favorites include ‘Your Luck is in the Cards,’ which takes a probability principle and makes it surefire; the ‘Perpetual Birthday Card,’ modernizing a standard plot with technology for today’s performances; and ‘Never Going to Give You Up,’ an incredible truth teller/liar presentation. This book deserves a spot on your bookshelf!”Eric Dittelman

“I remember The Professor stating, ‘Many magicians stop thinking too early.’ I know Dai was not referring to Patrick Redford, whom I consider one of the best creative and genius thinkers in magic today. ‘If you are a serious-minded magician, Patrick Redford’s material is a must-have.”Howard Hamburg

“When I first started using a memorized deck, I initially chose Juan Tamariz’s Mnemonica. I bought Redford’s first book, Temporarily Out of Order, with no intention of changing the stack I had already memorized. Once I delved into Redford’s stack, I discovered it offered more possibilities than Mnemonica. I could easily transition to a new deck order or a shuffled deck. I could also adapt to Si-Stebbins, Memorized Stay Stack, or virtually any stack I wanted. If I needed a red-black stack, I just had to shift three cards. The Redford stack is also packed with poker deals. Among the many powerful routines in this latest work, I’m particularly fond of the Texas Hold’em deal that allows me to deal any hand called for. If you’re starting with memorized deck work, I highly recommend checking out The Redford Stack before making your final decision on which stack to learn.”Jim Turnpaugh