Crashed

Crashed is a close-up magic trick that uses a borrowed iPhone to create a baffling and highly visual effect. The magician makes the phone appear to crash, with the screen flashing and malfunctioning, before restoring it to normal. No apps or installations are required, making the trick clean and surprising. It’s perfect for walk-around or close-up performances, and only requires a small, easy-to-carry gimmick. Note: This trick only works on iPhones.

Key features

  • Works on iPhones only

  • No apps or installations needed

  • Highly visual and baffling effect

  • Great for walk-around or close-up magic

  • Requires a small, easy-to-carry gimmick

Pros

  • Strong visual impact

  • Clean and surprising effect

  • Easy to perform anytime

  • Highly portable

Cons

  • Only works on iPhones

Effect

The trick 'Crashed' creates the illusion that a borrowed iPhone has crashed. The phone appears to malfunction, flashing and freezing, before being restored to normal. The effect is highly visual and leaves the audience baffled, making it a strong piece of magic for walk-around or close-up performances.

Full details

'Crashed' works exclusively on iPhones and requires no apps or installations, ensuring a clean and surprising performance. The trick uses a small gimmick that is easy to carry and set up. It is designed to be performed anytime, making it versatile for various settings. The method is straightforward, allowing magicians to focus on the presentation rather than complex technical details.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who perform walk-around or close-up magic and want a highly visual effect that can be done with borrowed items. It is particularly suited for those who frequently interact with iPhone users. Beginners and experienced magicians alike can benefit from its simplicity and strong impact.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

'Crashed' is relatively easy to perform. It requires minimal setup and no technical expertise, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels. The small gimmick is easy to handle, and the method is straightforward, allowing performers to focus on their presentation and audience interaction.

What magicians say

Craig from magic-tv rates 'Crashed' 100%, praising its strong visual impact and ease of use. He highlights the trick's ability to baffle audiences without requiring any apps or installations. Matt, who is less tech-savvy, gives it a 79%, still acknowledging its effectiveness but noting the limitation to iPhones. Both agree that the trick is highly visual and great for walk-around or close-up performances.

What people are saying about Crashed

Craig (magic-tv) says...

Crashed is a 100% winner—it’s clean, surprising, and leaves the audience completely baffled.

Matt (magic-tv) says...

As someone less tech-savvy, I still found Crashed impressive, though it took me a bit to fully grasp the method.

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