Passkeys by Lewis Le Val and Mindhaus

Effect

Passkeys is a digital mentalism tool designed for Apple Wallet. It allows magicians to perform effects like book tests, psychological forces, and peeks using digital passes stored on their phone. The audience sees a series of realistic-looking passes, such as travel coupons, airline tickets, and membership cards. The performer can reveal freely chosen information, predict thoughts, or secretly obtain knowledge—all while keeping everything on their phone.

Full details

Passkeys includes six digital passes that integrate with Apple Wallet. These passes serve as the foundation for multiple effects:

• Travel Buddy: A mini book test where a spectator thinks of a monument or country, and the performer reveals it with minimal memorization.
• Psychological Forces: Built-in outs ensure safety if the force fails, making it useful for testing audience intuition.
• Peeking Methods: Two variations allow clean information gathering while the spectator focuses on the pass.

The product comes with a 24-page PDF and an 8-minute instructional video. The retro VHS aesthetic of Mindhaus adds a unique visual style to the presentation.

Who should consider the trick

Passkeys is ideal for magicians who:

• Perform walk-around or bar magic and need quick, portable effects.
• Want digital mentalism tools that don’t require physical gimmicks.
• Are new to book tests or psychological forces, as the methods are straightforward.
• Prefer modern, tech-based solutions for mentalism.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The effects in Passkeys are designed for ease of use. The book test requires minimal memorization, making it accessible even for beginners. The peeking methods rely on subtle misdirection but are structured to feel natural in performance. Roo from RoosReviews notes that the techniques are "super easy" and can be learned quickly, though one peek variation may require slightly more misdirection than the other.

What magicians say

Roo describes Passkeys as "groundbreaking" for its real-world practicality and innovative use of Apple Wallet. He praises the peeking methods, calling them "devious and so clever," and highlights the retro aesthetic of Mindhaus as a refreshing visual identity.

He also mentions that Lewis Le Val, the creator, used Passkeys effectively in live performances, generating strong reactions. The integration with Apple Wallet makes it a seamless everyday carry tool, eliminating the need for physical props.

Roo concludes that Passkeys is a standout for modern mentalism, offering simplicity, versatility, and strong audience impact.