Color Match Pocket by Promystic

Effect

The Color Match Pocket by Promystic is a compact version of the classic Color Match effect, designed for close-up and table magic. The magician presents a small drawing or image and hands out crayons to spectators. Each person selects a color and contributes to coloring in the image. At the end, the magician reveals a matching prediction, showing that they knew the exact colors the spectators would choose. The effect is interactive, visual, and leaves the audience with a personalized keepsake.

Full Details

The Color Match Pocket includes a set of crayons and a small drawing surface, making it portable and easy to use in walk-around or table settings. Unlike larger versions of Color Match, this pocket-sized version avoids bulkiness while maintaining the same strong impact. The routine requires the PMR Standard Receiver by Promystic to function.

The trick can be adapted for different themes, such as a Christmas-themed routine where spectators design a holiday sock, only for the magician to reveal they are wearing an identical sock. Business cards can also be printed on the back of the drawings, turning the trick into a memorable giveaway.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who perform close-up or table magic and want an interactive, visual routine that engages multiple spectators. It works well in social settings, restaurants, and holiday events. Those who enjoy audience participation and leaving a lasting impression will find this trick valuable.

Difficulty

The Color Match Pocket is easy to perform, with minimal sleight of hand required. The method is straightforward, making it accessible to beginners, while the presentation allows for creative customization, appealing to experienced performers.

What Magicians Say

AlakazamMagicUK describes the Color Match Pocket as "genius" for table magic, praising its portability and engagement factor. They highlight its adaptability, suggesting it can be themed for holidays or used as a giveaway. The trick is recommended as a strong addition to any close-up set, especially when combined with other visual effects like Color Psychology and Limitless for a complete routine.

The reviewer notes, "This is so good for tables... it's really engaging," emphasizing how the trick encourages audience participation while maintaining a strong magical payoff. The ability to customize the presentation—such as incorporating a Christmas sock reveal—makes it versatile for different performance contexts.