Pin in a Pinch by PigCake and Peter Turner

Created by: PigCake, Peter Turner

Pin in a Pinch is a clever close-up magic trick designed to circumvent the limitations of the updated iOS calculator, which has impacted certain magic routines. Created by PigCake and Peter Turner, this project offers magicians a way to perform calculator-based magic tricks seamlessly on modern iPhones. The trick leverages technological quirks to create deceptive effects, making it a must-have for magicians who rely on smartphone-based illusions. Buyers should note that this is specifically tailored for iOS devices, though some adaptations may work for Android as well.

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Key features

Designed to work with modern iOS calculator updates
Ideal for close-up and impromptu magic performances
Collaborative project by PigCake and Peter Turner
Addresses a specific need in the magic community for updated tech-based tricks

Pros

Innovative solution to a common problem magicians face
Easy to integrate into existing routines
Created by well-known magicians with a reputation for quality

Cons

Limited to iOS devices, with partial functionality on Android
May require some practice to master the new method

Effect

The Pin in a Pinch magic trick allows a magician to perform a deceptive calculator-based effect using an iPhone (or Android device). The audience sees the magician input a number into the calculator, and through an impossible sequence of actions, the magician reveals a predicted or impossible outcome. The trick bypasses limitations in updated iOS calculators, making it a practical solution for modern devices.

Full Details

Developed by PigCake and Peter Turner, Pin in a Pinch is designed to work around recent iOS updates that disrupted traditional calculator-based magic tricks. The method is adaptable, allowing magicians to perform routines that were previously impossible due to software changes. The trick does not require additional gimmicks—just a smartphone—making it a convenient tool for impromptu performances.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Magicians who perform with smartphones—especially those who rely on calculator tricks.
Close-up and street performers looking for quick, tech-based effects.
Mentalists who want to incorporate digital prediction routines.

Difficulty

The trick is moderate in difficulty, requiring some practice to master the timing and handling. PigCake mentions that while the method is straightforward, performers must adapt to the nuances of the updated calculator interface.

What Magicians Say

PigCake describes it as a solution to the "annoyance that is the calculator" after iOS updates disrupted traditional methods. He emphasizes its practicality for magicians who use phone-based tricks.
The project was developed to address a gap in modern magic, making it a useful tool for performers adapting to technological changes.

Pin in a Pinch is a modern solution for magicians who want to keep their digital routines fresh and deceptive.

What people are saying about Pin in a Pinch

PigCake says...

Pin in a Pinch is a project we worked on to solve the annoyance that is the calculator. If you're somebody that's seen a vagina, you don't know what I'm talking about, but magicians we like to use the calculator on phones for some odd reason to perform magic tricks.