Screen shot of effect.

Theory 11: Rising Card App

Created by Chris Kenner

The Effect:

A spectator freely names any card. You whip out your iPhone/iPod Touch and point out the “Rising Card” application on your handy dandy device. You then hand the device to the spectator and have them select the application. An image of mysterious hand holding a ” Bicycle’s Guardian Deck.” You instruct the spectator to SHAKE the phone, and they’re card magically rises out of the deck. Just like Magic! (only virtual!)

The Review:

If you are an everyday iPhone/iPod Touch user or addict, then this application will be a great little effect to add to your arsenal.

The secret is very simple yet well designed. It’s super easy to do after about 2 minutes of practice. The application comes with written instructions and a Theory 11 video with Chris Kenner that you can view on you iPhone.

The Downsides:

If you own a jail broken iPhone/iPod Touch, this may be difficult to perform on your friends. (Remember, that jail broken iPhones/Touch can have many issues with many different applications.)

ALSO, if you own an iPod Touch, it will be more difficult to do this effect. As long as you are careful, it shouldn’t matter, but there is a possibility that the inherent nature of the app will “give away” the effect. (Part of the secret lies in the fact of the PHONE feature and NO its not voice recognition-that is asked a lot, even by spectators!)

Final Thoughts:

This effect is obviously marketed for the iPhone rather than the Touch. It’s not a huge deal, but the least T11 could have done was make a different app for both types of gadgets or optional views.

I have had a few problems because of the fact that the “virtual” deck of cards is facing “face” out. (With the ace of spades looking out.) But Chris Kenner goes over a way to cover this in the video. Also, there seems to be some kind of graphic error in the program. Due to serious exposure, we can’t say where, but we believe its there.

Over all, if you want a cool trick for the iPhone, go for this one! It will work as an awesome conversation piece for your magic when out with your friends.

Rising Card App: Vital Phone Magic. 5/10

Suggested Retail Price: $2.99

Buy from Apple Here.