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Hydra by Shameer Salim

Created by: Shameer Salim

Hydra is a modern magic app designed for magicians, offering a seamless and natural method for secret text inputs during performances. It works in conjunction with other apps like Time Capture, allowing for a deceptive and clean presentation. This is primarily a digital close-up magic tool, ideal for magicians looking to integrate technology into their acts.

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Key features

  • Works with Time Capture app for secret inputs

  • Compatible with various magic watches and apps

  • iOS exclusive

  • Designed for natural and deceptive presentations

Pros

  • Natural and seamless secret input method

  • Enhances the deceptive quality of digital magic

  • Integrates well with other magic apps and devices

Cons

  • Only available on iOS

  • Requires additional apps for full functionality

  • Price may be a barrier for some

Effect

Hydra is a magic app that allows performers to create deceptive and natural-looking effects using secret text inputs. The app works with other devices like watches and apps such as SB Watch, Fossil, Pitata, Inject, and Glyphs. When used with Time Capture, Hydra enables magicians to input information secretly while maintaining a clean and natural presentation. The audience sees a seamless performance where the magician appears to have genuine control over information without any suspicious actions.

Full Details

Hydra is developed by Shameer Salim, who is known for creating other popular magic apps like QR Genie and Cipher Pro. The app integrates with Time Capture, an iOS-exclusive tool that helps magicians input secret data discreetly. Time Capture briefly displays a hidden keypad during recording, allowing the performer to send inputs to Hydra or other compatible devices. After the input, the phone can be handed to a spectator, keeping the performance clean and deceptive.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Hydra is ideal for magicians who use app-based magic and want a natural method for secret inputs. It works well for performers who rely on digital tools in their routines, especially those who use smartwatches or other magic apps. Since Hydra pairs with Time Capture, it is best suited for iOS users.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The difficulty level depends on how the performer integrates Hydra into their routine. Using Time Capture requires some practice to ensure smooth execution, but the app itself simplifies the process of secret inputs. The main challenge is timing the hidden keypad input naturally, but once mastered, the effect appears effortless.

What Magicians Say

TheMagicMinute describes Hydra as part of Shameer Salim’s "most loved and most used apps ever." They highlight the natural presentation when combined with Time Capture, stating, "It brings out the phone at the moment where the really cool stuff's about to happen... you get all the big reactions." They also note that while Time Capture is iOS-only, it is "well worth the money" for magicians who use compatible devices.

What people are saying about Hydra

TheMagicMinute says...

Shamir Sim is a genius when it comes to this he knows what he's talking about he's put out some of the most loved and most used apps ever [...] Time Capture is an app that allows you to send secret inputs time inputs to your fossil SB or P Watch it's my preferred method to do time inputs into my P Watch it's all I use I love it.

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