Upper Hand by Gary Jones & Chris Congreave

When the cards are in their hand—everything changes.

They never see it coming. With Upper Hand, created by Gary Jones and Chris Congreave, you perform a bold, commercial transposition that feels impossible from every angle.

Four cards are freely selected and signed. You count them fairly and place them directly into the spectator’s hand. The four Jokers are shown and placed into four different pockets—clearly separated, clearly impossible to reach.

Then it happens.

Without sleight of hand.
Without funny moves.
The cards switch places.

The signed cards are no longer in the spectator’s hand. The Jokers have taken their place. The signed selections are found where the Jokers were—clean, direct, and devastating.

Upper Hand is built to work in the real world. The gimmick does most of the heavy lifting, allowing you to focus on pacing and presentation. It packs small, plays huge, and uses signed cards for maximum impact. This is a true worker—one Gary Jones performs regularly because it delivers reactions every time.

No knuckle-busting technique.
No experience required.
Just strong magic that looks far beyond its method.

UPPER HAND — by Gary Jones & Chris Congreave
Put the cards in their hand.
Change everything.
Accept your applause.