Pulse - Pro Magic Calculator by Magic Pro Ideas

Effect

The Pulse, Pro Magic Calculator allows a magician to perform three distinct effects using a spectator's phone. First, it can force any number the magician chooses, making it appear as if the spectator freely selected it. Second, it can predict the exact day, date, and time displayed on the spectator's phone, creating a startling revelation. Third, the magician can make numbers vanish or reappear on the calculator screen with a simple swipe of their finger. The app mimics the phone's native calculator, making the effects appear seamless and impossible to backtrack.

Full Details

The Pulse, Pro Magic Calculator is an app-based magic tool that works on both Android and Apple devices. When purchased, the magician receives a registration code, a personal PIN, and an NFC (Near Field Communication) tag. The NFC tag allows the magician to instantly pull up the app on a spectator's phone by tapping it against the tag, which can be concealed in a pocket or palmed in the hand. If the NFC tag is unavailable, the magician can still access the app through the phone's browser with minimal setup.

The app includes a 23-minute tutorial that covers setup, performance, and etiquette for borrowing a spectator's phone. The tutorial features split-screen demonstrations, making it easy to follow. The app is designed to leave no trace, meaning the spectator cannot find any evidence of the trick after the performance.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who enjoy impromptu, organic performances. Since nearly everyone carries a smartphone, the Pulse, Pro Magic Calculator is a strong choice for street magicians, close-up performers, or anyone who wants a quick, convincing effect without carrying extra props. It is especially useful for magicians who frequently perform with borrowed objects.

Difficulty

The Pulse, Pro Magic Calculator is beginner-friendly. The app handles most of the work, requiring only basic misdirection for setup and cleanup. The tutorial is clear and concise, ensuring even novice magicians can perform the effects confidently. The NFC tag simplifies the process further, though performing without it requires slightly more handling.

What Magicians Say

Fiddlin' Johnny describes the app as "so easy to learn and do compared to other apps." He praises the NFC feature, saying it "brings it to another level" by eliminating the need for manual setup. He also notes that the cleanup is "super easy," leaving no trace for the spectator to discover. However, he mentions that the effect works slightly better on Apple devices due to their standardized calculator appearance.

Overall, the Pulse, Pro Magic Calculator is a versatile tool for magicians who want a modern, app-based effect that feels organic and impossible to reverse-engineer.