Dice Smith by Benker Smith and Andras Bhartazi
Created by: Benker Smith, Andras Bhartazi
Key features
Works with a free companion app for real-time feedback
Dice are fully sealed and look completely normal
Built-in movement sensors allow for advanced routines
Adjustable sensitivity settings in the app
Compatible with Peek Smith for discreet viewing
Long battery life (40-50 hours per charge)
Pros
Highly versatile with multiple routines possible
Durable and well-made
Excellent aftercare and ongoing development from creators
Works well for social distancing performances
Audience reactions are consistently strong
Cons
Requires a smartphone or Peek Smith device for full functionality
Higher price point due to tech integration
Presentation is crucial to avoid making the trick feel like a gadget demo
Effect
Dice Smith is a smart magic trick that uses specially designed dice connected to a free app. The magician can instantly know which numbers are rolled or which dice a participant picks up, even without looking. The dice appear completely normal but have built-in sensors that communicate with the app in real time. This allows for effects like predicting rolled numbers, identifying which die someone pockets, or revealing who holds a specific color.
Full Details
Dice Smith was created by Benker Smith and Andras Bhartazi, the same team behind Cube Smith and Time Smith. The dice are sealed, look like standard dice, and can be freely handled by spectators. They connect to an app that provides instant feedback on the dice's position, movement, or color.
Key features include:
- Real-time tracking – The app shows which numbers are rolled or which dice are picked up.
- Movement sensors – Adjustable sensitivity lets you detect when a die is moved or pocketed.
- Multiple routines – Perform effects like Karatsuki (identifying who holds a marked die) or combining with other smart magic tools like the SB Watch.
- Customization – Blank dice can be used with colors, symbols, or ESP designs.
The app works reliably, with minimal delay, and the dice have a long battery life (40-50 hours per charge).
Who Should Consider the Trick
Dice Smith is ideal for magicians who want:
- Strong, self-working effects – The technology does most of the work, making it great for beginners or pros.
- Versatility – It’s not just one trick; multiple routines can be built around the dice.
- Close-up or stage use – Works well in both settings, especially with the Peek Smith device for discreet viewing.
Difficulty
The trick is easy to perform technically since the app handles the heavy lifting. However, presentation is key—Steve Faulkner notes that while the effect is powerful, magicians should develop a strong routine to make it engaging rather than just relying on the technology.
What Magicians Say
- Steve Faulkner (RealMagicReview) calls Dice Smith "incredible" and praises its reliability, saying, "It does all that stuff and it does it very well... highly recommended."
- He also highlights its versatility, noting that "you're not getting one effect, you're getting these dice that can do so much."
- In performance, he found that even when his presentation wasn’t polished, the effect still stunned audiences: "The trick was so good that they were so confused—but in a good way."
Dice Smith is a modern miracle that blends technology with classic magic principles, making it a standout tool for any magician’s repertoire.
What people are saying about Dice Smith
RealMagicReview (Steve Faulkner) says...
The basic routine is you get someone to roll the dice, and you know what numbers they've rolled—which in itself is a miracle. [...] These guys are real miracle makers, and with great power comes great responsibility for us.
Review videos
DiceSmith and Spotted Dice Review.
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