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Asarum by Lewis LeVal

Created by: Lewis LeVal

Asarum is a component of the Passkeys toolkit by Lewis LeVal, designed for iPhone users to perform magic without the need for an app. It transforms your iPhone screen into a shiner, allowing for deceptive visual effects in close-up magic performances. This toolkit is ideal for magicians looking for portable, impromptu performance tools that leverage the built-in features of their iPhone.

Key features

  • App-free magic toolkit for iPhone

  • Includes methods for turning the iPhone screen into a shiner

  • Portable and ideal for impromptu performances

  • Relies on iPhone shortcuts and features, avoiding app crashes and updates

  • Comes with a PDF guide and video tutorial for setup and performance

Pros

  • No need for an app, making it more reliable and long-term

  • Portable and discreet for performances anywhere

  • High production quality with comprehensive guides

  • Affordable at $32

Cons

  • Only available for iPhone users

  • Requires initial setup which might be complex for some

Effect

The Asarum trick is part of the Passkeys toolkit by Lewis LeVal. It transforms an iPhone screen into a deceptive peek device, allowing magicians to secretly obtain information during a performance. The audience sees the phone as a normal part of the routine, unaware that it serves as a hidden tool for the magician.

Full Details

Asarum is one of three peek methods included in Passkeys. It works by modifying the iPhone’s display to function as a reflective surface, similar to a shiner. The method requires no additional apps, relying instead on built-in iPhone features. The toolkit includes a PDF guide and video tutorial for setup and execution.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who:

  • Own an iPhone and want to integrate it into performances.
  • Prefer impromptu or portable magic.
  • Appreciate methods that avoid reliance on apps.
  • Enjoy psychological forces and book tests, as Passkeys includes related tools.

Difficulty

Asarum is designed to be straightforward once set up. The challenge lies in configuring the iPhone correctly, which the included PDF and video tutorial explain in detail. Performance-wise, it requires basic sleight-of-hand awareness but no advanced technical skill.

What Magicians Say

David from Magic Orthodoxy highlights the practicality of Passkeys, stating, "The great thing about this is it's not an app—it'll never crash, doesn’t have to be updated." He praises the toolkit’s portability and LeVal’s production quality, calling it a "worthwhile purchase for iPhone-owning magicians." The Asarum method, alongside other peek techniques, is noted for its simplicity and effectiveness in turning the phone into a magical prop.

The Passkeys system, including Asarum, is recommended for performers seeking reliable, app-free tools that leverage everyday technology.

What people are saying about Asarum

magicorthodoxy says...

The great thing about this is it's not an app it'll never crash it doesn't have to be updated and they're not going to keep hitting you up for money 2 3 4 years from now.

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