Black Mirror Project by David Jonathan

Created by: David Jonathan

The Black Mirror Project is a groundbreaking collection of seven tech-based magic routines designed for iPhone users, leveraging iPhone shortcuts to create seamless, examinable digital magic. This project includes standout effects like a lottery prediction where participants choose numbers that appear in a pre-dated photo, a book test using Apple Books, and a photo prediction that changes the phone's wallpaper to match a spectator's thought. Perfect for tech-savvy magicians looking for practical, modern magic, the routines are self-working and highly practical, making them ideal for performers of all levels. The project requires a one-time setup, which is time-consuming but worth the effort for the effortless performance afterward.

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Key features

Seven innovative, self-working routines using iPhone shortcuts.
No additional gimmicks required—just your phone.
Includes standout effects like lottery and photo predictions.
Perfect for tech-savvy magicians looking for practical, modern magic.
One-time setup with detailed tutorials.
Exclusive to iPhone users—no Android compatibility.

Pros

Innovative use of technology for magic.
Self-working routines make it accessible to all levels.
Examinable and angle-friendly performances.
Vibrant Facebook community and excellent customer support.
Potential trick of the year for its innovation and practicality.

Cons

Initial setup is time-consuming.
Exclusive to iPhone users—no Android compatibility.

Effect

The Black Mirror Project is a collection of seven digital magic routines that use an iPhone to create impossible effects. Spectators see the magician predict lottery numbers, reveal words from books, and make photos appear on the phone that match their thoughts. The phone remains examinable, making the magic feel organic and impossible to fake.

Full details

The Black Mirror Project requires an iPhone and uses built-in apps like Books, Photos, and Maps. It includes seven routines:

Book Test – A spectator picks any word from a real book in the Apple Books app, and the magician reveals it.

Lottery Prediction – A spectator writes numbers, and a pre-dated photo shows a lottery ticket with all but one matching.

Word Peek – A digital version of the classic center tear, where a secretly glimpsed word is revealed.

Photo Prediction – A spectator’s written thought appears as the phone’s wallpaper or in the gallery.

Birthday Gift Prediction – A spectator picks a gift, and a photo dated to their birthday shows the same item.

Maps Prediction – A chosen location appears in Google Maps.

The routines are self-working after a one-time setup, which takes about 3.5 hours to configure. No extra gimmicks are needed, though a Bluetooth selfie remote can help with smoother performance.

Who should consider the trick

This project is ideal for magicians who:

Use an iPhone (no Android support).
Want modern, tech-based magic that feels organic.
Prefer self-working routines with minimal sleight of hand.
Perform in casual or professional settings where phones are common.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Black Mirror Project is technically easy to perform once set up. The hardest part is the initial installation, which involves following detailed tutorials for about 3.5 hours. After that, the routines require no sleight of hand or complex moves. Some effects need the phone to be held at certain angles, but most are angle-friendly.

What magicians say

Craig Petty (Magic-TV) calls it "groundbreaking" and praises its practicality, saying, "Once configured, the routines are effortless to perform."
Tyler Lunsford considers it a potential "trick of the year" and highlights its examinability: "Spectators can verify timestamps, send images, or inspect Maps."
David Jonathan (the creator) includes it in his "Desert Island Tricks," emphasizing its clean and direct nature.

The Black Mirror Project is highly recommended for magicians who want modern, baffling digital magic with minimal effort after setup.

What people are saying about Black Mirror Project

AlakazamMagicUK says...

David emphasizes the clean and direct nature of these effects. [...] A collection of seven phone-based effects, including a book test using the Apple Books app and a Lotto prediction trick.

magic-tv says...

The project requires a one-time setup, which Craig notes is time-consuming but worth the effort. David Jonathan's customer support and the vibrant Facebook community add significant value.

TylerLunsfordMagic says...

Lunsford loves the project for its versatility, examinability, and clever use of native iPhone features. At $40, he considers it a steal, praising David Jonathan’s ingenuity in creating 'complicated magic that isn’t complicated.'

Review videos

David Jonathan's Desert Island Tricks
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