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The 10K Odyssey by Mark Lemon

Created by: Mark Lemon

The 10K Odyssey is a groundbreaking digital magic trick that revolutionizes how magicians interact with technology in performances. It's a close-up or parlour magic trick that leverages borrowed phones to create astonishing calculator miracles without the magician ever needing to handle the device. Spectators input personal numbers into their phone's calculator, resulting in a unique total that the magician can precisely reveal, making each performance deeply personal and impossible to predict. The trick includes 'The Atomic Code' for individual revelations and 'The 10K Odyssey' for group participation, forcing a specific total on every calculator in the room. It's compatible with both iOS and Android, works live, over video calls, or even voice calls, and requires no apps, fake calculators, or difficult math. The package comes with a beautifully printed booklet and over 2 hours of video tutorials.

Key features

  • Works on borrowed phones without the magician needing their own device

  • No apps, fake calculators, or difficult math required

  • Compatible with both iOS and Android

  • Can be performed live, over video calls, or voice calls

  • Includes over 2 hours of video tutorials and a printed booklet

  • Features 'The Atomic Code' for individual revelations and 'The 10K Odyssey' for group participation

Pros

  • Highly versatile performance options

  • Works on both major mobile platforms

  • No need for the magician to handle the spectator's phone

  • Each performance is unique and personal

  • Comes with extensive learning materials

Cons

  • Limited to devices with calculator functionality

  • Requires audience interaction

  • May not be suitable for all performance settings

Effect

The 10K Odyssey is a digital magic trick that lets a magician control the outcome of a borrowed phone's calculator. The audience enters random numbers, personal details, or even thinks of private digits like PIN codes. Despite the randomness, the magician reveals the final calculated number without ever touching the phone. The effect works live, over video calls, or even voice calls, making it highly versatile.

Full details

The trick includes two main routines:

  • The Atomic Code – A spectator inputs personal numbers (birth month, pizza count, PIN digits) into their phone's calculator. The magician reveals the final result without seeing the phone.
  • The 10K Odyssey – The magician forces a specific total on every calculator in the room, making it ideal for group performances.

    • No apps, fake calculators, or difficult math are required. The method works on both iOS and Android devices. iOS users get bonus routines like Sum Duo, which involves forcing numbers in a different way. The package includes a printed booklet and over two hours of video tutorials.

    Who should consider the trick

    This trick suits magicians who:

    • Perform digital magic or mentalism.
    • Want a repeatable effect that works on borrowed phones.
    • Need a trick that functions in live shows, video calls, or phone performances.
    • Prefer methods that don’t rely on apps or gimmicks.

    Information on how difficult it is to perform

    The method is straightforward, with no complex sleight of hand. The hardest part is guiding the spectator through inputting numbers naturally. The tutorials provide clear instructions, making it accessible for beginners while still strong for experienced performers.

    What magicians say

    MurphysMagicSupplies describes it as a "game-changer for digital magic," praising its ability to work on any borrowed phone. They highlight the Atomic Code as a standout routine, where the magician reveals a personal number without handling the phone. The 10K Odyssey is noted for its group interaction potential, forcing a specific total on multiple calculators at once.

    The only limitation mentioned is that it requires a device with calculator functionality. However, the flexibility in performance settings (live, video, or phone) makes it highly practical.

    What people are saying about The 10K Odyssey

    MurphysMagicSupplies says...

    prepare for a new era in digital deception... this is something that everybody can follow along with... with the 10K Odyssey random numbers borrowed phones everyone ends up where you want them to be.

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