SleightfulLeviosa Phone by Joao Miranda
João Miranda and his team, with creative input from Júlio Montoro, have reinvented the classic Leviosa illusion with a smartphone twist in Leviosa Phone. This innovative trick uses a realistic-looking phone that syncs with an app, allowing magicians to control three mesmerizing phases: the phone turning over by itself, the flashlight activating with a touch, and the phone levitating into the magician's hand. Designed for practicality, the gimmick includes a custom case for balance, though the magician's real phone doesn't need a matching one. With considerations for sound, battery life, and customization through a web app, Leviosa Phone is a modern, fooling illusion tested over 200 times by Montoro without raising suspicion. It's a fresh take on magic that blends technology and tradition for stunning performances.
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Key points
Uses a realistic-looking phone that syncs with a dedicated app for full control over the illusion.
Includes three phases: automatic turn, flashlight activation, and levitation & flight.
Comes with a custom black case essential for the gimmick's balance and mechanics.
Magician's real phone doesn't need a matching case as its back is never shown.
Sound from the motor is negligible in typical performance environments; vocal cues can mask it in silent settings.
Battery lasts for around 15 performances per charge with a low-power warning LED.
Web app allows customization, such as skipping straight to the levitation phase.
Gimmick's screen is made of real glass, making it indistinguishable from a real phone.
Tested over 200 times by Júlio Montoro with lay audiences without suspicion.