Backfire by R. Paul Wilson

Experience the magic of Backfire, where cards switch seamlessly until a breathtaking finale. R. Paul Wilson’s innovative design ensures that the cards do all the heavy lifting.

“With Backfire, Paul Wilson has crafted a stunning routine that maximizes impact while minimizing effort. The clean ending is a game changer for real-world performances.” – Michael Close

“Great thinking, great handling, great surprise!” – Daniel Garcia

“R. Paul Wilson is a master magician and thinker. With Backfire, he surpasses himself, creating an effect where spectators can feel the magic up close. Brilliant!” – Laura London

“This type of magic captivates audiences and spreads by word of mouth. It’s simple, clear, and powerful—an extraordinary visual experience that allows you to focus entirely on your presentation.” – Mahdi Gilbert

“Every moment of this routine feels enchanting.” – Jason Latimer

“Paul has created a stunning permutation that works perfectly in various settings, from cocktail parties to intimate gatherings. It’s straightforward and incredibly effective.” – Yves Carbonnier

“I’ve always loved the jaw-dropping finale of Paul’s ‘Ricochet.’ In ‘Backfire,’ he has made the effect virtually sleight-free and even cleaner.” – Tom Stone

“Paul has structured a remarkably clean transposition that is a magician’s dream. The backfire element guarantees a crowd-pleasing experience.” – Alan Rorrison

“I’ve seen Paul perform this routine countless times, and the reactions are consistently amazing. The astonishment relative to the effort required is off the charts. A true modern classic for all skill levels.” – Ian Kendall

“This is visually stunning, magical, and genuinely surprising! A feast for the eyes.” – Chris Rawlins

“It’s angle-proof and delivers a knockout effect. The ideal walk-around trick.” – Ali Cook

“Highly visual, clever, and perfect for all close-up situations. Another gem from Paul!” – Jean-Jacques Sanvert

“Paul has transformed ‘Ricochet,’ one of my favorite tricks, into something even more practical and magical. He’s achieved the impossible!” – Harapan Ong

R. Paul Wilson presents a transposition so visual that your audience will question their own perception. Watch as four aces and four kings swap places one by one, only to switch back in an instant. Here’s how it unfolds:

The magician invites audience members to hold a cloth like a small stage. The kings and aces are extracted from the deck, with the aces placed face down on the cloth. Without any visible moves, the kings and aces change places, then instantly revert. The magician can then hand out the cards for examination.

Backfire features custom printed cards from the United States Playing Card Company that do the work for you. With minimal sleight of hand, it’s accessible for anyone to perform. Thanks to R. Paul Wilson’s clever routine, the transformations happen so quickly that your audience will believe they’ve witnessed real magic. Building on his hit effect Ricochet, Backfire elevates the astonishment to unprecedented heights. There’s nothing else like it!