Goo App by Rotem Akerman
Created by: Rotem Akerman
Key features
No pre-show setup or gimmicked phones required
Strong visual impact with an impossible pouring effect
Impromptu and easy to perform digitally
Suitable for close-up and casual performances
Pros
Highly visual and surprising for audiences
Easy to use with no additional props needed
Versatile for various performance settings
Cons
Requires a smartphone to function
Limited to digital environments, may not suit all magic styles
Effect
The Goo App creates a surprising digital magic moment. A spectator sees you pour a colorful virtual goo from your phone screen directly onto their hand. The goo appears to leave your phone and land in their palm as a tangible, moving liquid. This creates a strong visual effect that feels impossible, as digital content becomes a physical substance right before their eyes.
Full details
The Goo App is a digital magic application for smartphones. It uses the phone's screen and touch interface to create the illusion. No pre-show preparation is needed. You do not need a gimmicked phone or any extra physical items. The app works on standard smartphones available to the public. The effect is impromptu and can be performed anytime you have your phone.
Who should consider the trick
Magicians who perform with a smartphone should consider the Goo App. It is good for performers who want a quick, visual piece of magic to add to their set. It works well for social settings, walk-around magic, or as an opening effect. It is suitable for magicians looking for a modern, tech-based illusion that requires no physical props beyond a phone.
Information on how difficult it is to perform
The Goo App is not difficult to perform. The method is straightforward and relies on the app's programming. Basic skill with a smartphone is sufficient. There are no complex sleight of hand moves to learn. The app handles the technical part, allowing the performer to focus on presentation. It is accessible for magicians of all experience levels.
What magicians say
Reviewers David Penn and Wayne Fox were impressed by the Goo App. They noted its "strong visual impact" and that it "requires no pre-show work." They described it as "a powerful piece of impromptu digital magic." The reviewers emphasized that the effect is clever and surprising for audiences, making it a practical tool for performers.
What people are saying about Goo App
worldmagicshop says...
The reviewers were impressed by its strong visual impact and the fact that it requires no pre-show work or gimmicked phones, making it a powerful piece of impromptu digital magic.
Review videos
The Wizard Magic Review 5/11/25 | Purse, Goo App, The Virtuoso Wallet, & Stone Code
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