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Phone Words by Mustafa Bel Jaru

Created by: Mustafa Bel Jaru

Phone Words is a mentalism app that mimics a standard smartphone application, designed for close-up and pre-show magic. It allows magicians to perform seemingly impossible reveals of names and words thought of by participants. The app integrates with other magic tools like Peak Smith, Glyph, and Inject, enabling advanced routines such as pre-show name recording and four-digit number reveals. It's currently exclusive to iOS, offering a natural and logical method for mentalism performances.

Key features

  • Mimics a standard smartphone app for believable mentalism effects

  • Allows for reveals of names and words thought of by participants

  • Integrates with Peak Smith, Glyph, and Inject for expanded routines

  • Features a four-digit number reveal effect

  • Exclusive to iOS

  • Suitable for pre-show and live performances

Pros

  • Versatile tool for mentalism

  • Natural and logical method for reveals

  • No need for physical writing by participants

  • Generous access to a Facebook group for ideas and support

  • Highly praised by reviewers for its ingenuity and effectiveness

Cons

  • Exclusive to iOS, limiting access for Android users

Effect

The "Phone Words" app creates the illusion of a standard smartphone application. A participant thinks of someone they know and inputs the name into the app before deleting it. The magician then reveals the name, making it appear impossible. The app can also reveal a word associated with the person or even a four-digit number the participant inputs. The effect feels natural because it mimics real phone interactions.

Full Details

The app works on iOS and integrates with other magic tools like Peak Smith, Glyph, and Inject. It allows for pre-show routines where a participant’s input is secretly recorded and later revealed. The magician can peek at names, words, or numbers without the participant realizing. PigCake mentions that the method is clever and goes beyond simple peeking. The app looks like a normal phone function, making the reveal more convincing.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick suits mentalists and magicians who perform interactive routines. It works well for pre-show setups and live performances. Those who like tech-based magic will appreciate its versatility. Since it requires an iPhone, it is best for performers who use iOS devices.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The app handles most of the technical work, making the trick accessible. Performers need to learn how to integrate it with other tools like Glyph or Inject for advanced routines. PigCake calls the method "genius" but does not suggest it is hard to execute. The challenge lies in presentation rather than mechanics.

What Magicians Say

PigCake strongly recommends "Phone Words," calling it "one of the best things you could do" for mentalism. He praises its logical flow and natural feel. He also highlights Mustafa Bel Jaru’s creativity, saying the app goes beyond basic peeking effects. PigCake mentions that the app is flexible, allowing participants to delete inputs freely while still enabling the magician to reveal them later. He describes it as invaluable for both pre-show and live performances.

What people are saying about Phone Words

PigCake says...

Phone Words is one of the best things you could do for both pre-show and live performances. [...] The app's flexibility is incredible, allowing participants to input and delete information in any way they choose, yet you're still able to reveal it perfectly.

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