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Spotify Artist Prediction by David Jonathan and Kevin Aust

Created by: David Jonathan, Kevin Aust

Spotify Artist Prediction is a modern magic trick that blends technology with mentalism, allowing the performer to predict a spectator's chosen musical artist through the scanning of a QR code or barcode. This effect can be performed using either the magician's or the spectator's smartphone, making it versatile for various performance settings. The trick includes custom props like a Spotify top artist advertisement card with a QR code, which when scanned, reveals the predicted artist. It's suitable for close-up, walk-around, corporate, and street magic performances. The product comes with a comprehensive tutorial and supports both iOS and Android devices.

Key features

  • Can be performed on any smartphone (iOS or Android)

  • Includes over a dozen routines with custom props

  • Integrates with Hydra Inject Synergy and supports Lumen and Peter electronic impression devices

  • Comes with a 3+ hour tutorial covering setup, performance, and subtleties

  • Spectator's phone version available for a more interactive experience

  • Examinable props and web pages for authenticity

Pros

  • Highly versatile with limitless prediction possibilities

  • Easy to set up and perform, suitable for beginner magicians

  • Includes templates for creating custom effects

  • Angles and performance tips covered in the tutorial

  • Clean start and finish with no traces left on the spectator's phone

Cons

  • Some routines may require angle management

  • Basic understanding of technology is helpful for setup

  • Price point may be high for some at $54.95

Effect

The Spotify Artist Prediction is a magic trick where the magician predicts a musical artist chosen by a spectator. The performer presents a QR code or barcode, often on a torn magazine page or a custom prop. When scanned, it reveals the exact artist the spectator was thinking of, creating a moment of surprise and impossibility.

Full Details

The trick is part of Deqode, a system by David Jonathan and Kevin Aust that uses QR codes and barcodes for various prediction effects. The Spotify Artist Prediction involves:

  • A printed advertisement or custom prop resembling a Spotify artist list.
  • A QR code or barcode that, when scanned, directs to the predicted artist.
  • The ability to perform this on the magician’s phone or the spectator’s device.

The props are designed to look authentic, such as a torn magazine page or a playing card with a QR code. The system supports iOS and Android, and the app setup is straightforward.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for:

  • Mentalists who want a tech-based prediction effect.
  • Close-up and walk-around magicians looking for an interactive routine.
  • Beginners, as the method is simple to learn.
  • Performers who use phones or digital magic in their acts.

Difficulty

The Spotify Artist Prediction is rated as beginner-friendly. The method requires basic tech knowledge, such as scanning QR codes, but no advanced sleight of hand. The included tutorial (over 3 hours long) covers multiple routines and subtleties.

What Magicians Say

  • MurphysMagicSupplies highlights the versatility of Deqode, calling it "a world of limitless possibilities" for predictions. They praise the spectator phone functionality, saying it "blew my pants completely off" when testing it.
  • The tutorial is described as comprehensive, with "a plethora of information" and multiple camera angles.
  • The props are examinable, and the effect works in multiple languages.
  • Some routines may require slight angle management, but the tutorial explains how to handle this.

The Spotify Artist Prediction is one of many routines possible with Deqode, offering a modern, tech-based approach to mentalism and magic.

What people are saying about Spotify Artist Prediction

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 product is examinable, with the props and web pages used being authentic and verifiable.

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