Spectator's Phone Routine by David Jonathan and Kevin Aust
Created by: David Jonathan, Kevin Aust
Key features
Works on both iOS and Android devices
Can be performed using a spectator's phone
Includes over a dozen routines
Integrates with Hydra Inject Synergy and supports Lumen and Peter electronic impression devices
Comes with custom handcrafted props
Over 3 hours of comprehensive tutorial
Examinable props and web pages/apps
Pros
Highly versatile with limitless possibilities
Beginner-friendly with easy setup
Includes templates for creating custom effects
Supports all languages
Angles and performance tips covered in detail
Cons
Some routines may require angle management
Initial setup might require basic tech savviness
Effect
The Spectator's Phone Routine in Deqode allows a magician to predict any item, movie, song, or thought a spectator has by scanning a barcode or QR code. The spectator uses their own phone to scan the code, and the result matches the magician's prediction. For example, a spectator thinks of a movie, scans a QR code, and the magician reveals the exact title. The effect is clean, interactive, and leaves no suspicion on the spectator's device.
Full Details
Deqode is a digital magic system by David Jonathan and Kevin Aust. It works on both iOS and Android devices. The routine includes:
- Custom props like receipts, magazine pages, and playing cards with QR codes.
- Multiple routines, such as predicting grocery items, movies, or Spotify artists.
- Spectator phone functionality, where the spectator scans a code to reveal the prediction.
- Integration with other tech magic tools like Hydra Inject Synergy, Lumen, and Peter electronic impression devices.
The tutorial is over 3 hours long and covers setup, performance tips, and multiple routines. The props are designed to look authentic and are examinable.
Who Should Consider the Trick
- Beginner magicians who want an easy-to-learn digital effect.
- Tech-savvy performers who enjoy integrating phones into magic.
- Walk-around, corporate, or street magicians looking for a versatile, interactive routine.
- Mentalists who want a modern twist on prediction effects.
Difficulty
The trick is beginner-friendly but requires basic tech knowledge. Setting up the app takes minutes, and the tutorial provides clear instructions. Some routines may need slight angle management, but most are angle-flexible.
What Magicians Say
- MurphysMagicSupplies calls it "incredible" and praises the spectator phone update, saying it "blew my pants completely off."
- The tutorial is described as "comprehensive," covering over a dozen routines.
- The props are "made to look authentic" and examinable, adding to the effect's believability.
- The ability to use any phone makes it highly practical for real-world performances.
The Spectator's Phone Routine in Deqode is a modern, versatile tool for magicians who want a clean, interactive prediction effect.
What people are saying about Spectator's Phone Routine
MurphysMagicSupplies says...
Deqode allows performers to predict anything based on a barcode or QR code, offering a wide range of possibilities on both iOS and Android devices. [...] The creators express genuine enthusiasm for the effect, particularly highlighting its versatility and the seamless integration of magic and mentalism.
Review videos
ANY item on SPECTATORS phone? | Deqode by David Jonathan and Kevin Aust | STUMPED review
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