This video teaches you how to do a "number prediction" style trick with a calculator app on Android
and iOS smartphones. Due to the fact that it's done on a phone, it's ideal to use this with the
"phone number" presentation shown. The method can be used for any number, not just your phone
number. Two methods are shown, the Non-Toxic method and the Toxic method.
This method (for
android) uses a calculator app. It's a real calculator that you can get in the android store.
However since I already knew the Toxic method, I already had the app used in this trick.
The method for Non-Toxic is... clever to say the least. The only unfortunate problem with it is
that the "move" you have to do is at the end of the sum you get the spectator to do. This is
different from Toxic which the calculator is in the spectators hands at all times during the
performance. This does have the advantage of letting the spectator check that it's a real calculator
at the beginning (whereas with Toxic you can let them check it's real at the end).
Geraint
then explains the Toxic method. His explanation meant that only a specific type of sum can be made
(multiplication) he also notes that it doesn't look as clean. This is due to the fact that the full
Toxic formula isn't used. If the full Toxic formula is used it looks a lot less suspicious and
allows you to use the other operators (addition, subtraction, division) as well. As mentioned
before, you can't have the spectator check the calculator before doing the sum but I don't see an
issue with having them check the calculator after when everything is clean.
The only other
issue is that Non-Toxic allows you to make mistakes whereas Toxic doesn't. Normally this type of
number prediction trick would be paced so that the spectator takes their time and puts in their
input correctly (I should hope!) but with the presentation, it seems that the Non-Toxic method may
suit for a more quick paced scenario especially at times where a spectator may get clumsy due to
drunkenness.
As for me, I think the Non-Toxic method may be a good way as an "out" for the
Toxic method. Not that you should be worried that it will go wrong but it's there just in case
spectators make mistakes.
Overall, I still prefer the Toxic method (which again, the one I
know is different to the one taught in this instant download), but this video gives plenty of ideas
on alternative ways to present a number prediction style trick.
2 of 2 magicians found this helpful.
Following the iphone upgrade to ios18, i was looking for a force that doesn't use toxic.
The
idea is simple and nice, but i don't think i will use it as there are better options for iPhone in
my opinion.
Some interesting insights on its use
I bought this and used it at my first table of the night. If I could live off of the Ismail and open
mouth reactions I received from this trick, Id be a millionaire.
Robert "M"
It was a decent trick, that has an extremely powerful effect. However, learning the right way to
perform it, so the trick has maximum effect can be a tad challenging. Other than that, it was well
worth the time and money for such an amazing effect.
hm... its not super clean, but it would work.
don't use a specific calculator and don't use your
phone as he recommends. An extra app can't be magic - we all know apps can do everything.
You
can do this method also with the normal Android Calculator.
wow this is so simple but so clever and if you ever see that good looking girl kaboom she gets your
number you get hers . And nothing to remember or no Maths.
Old method updated you won't be disappointed