[Easy Magic] Special Feature: Big Collection of Smartphone Magic Tricks

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No matter how old you are, magic never fails to amaze—and it’s a surefire way to liven up any gathering!

Surprisingly, there are plenty of magic tricks that are easy to do, and both adults and kids can enjoy them.

In this article, under the theme of “easy to try,” we’ll introduce a variety of smartphone-based magic tricks all at once!

We’ve selected a wide range—from tricks you can do with just a phone to ones that combine a phone with coins or cards.

Some can even be performed using the spectator’s own smartphone, so go ahead and surprise your friends or coworkers!

[Easy Magic] Big Feature on Smartphone Magic (51–60)

Knocking down plastic bottles captured on camera

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Knocking down plastic bottles captured on camera

It’s a magic trick where, when you flick the plastic bottle on the screen with your finger, the real plastic bottle falls over too! The secret is simple: the bottle cap and your finger are connected by a thread, and the moment you flick the screen, you just pull the thread.

If you use an extremely thin thread, it won’t be visible from a distance, and it should be a hit at things like remote drinking parties.

Practice only involves matching the timing, so it doesn’t take long.

Just get some thin thread and give it a try!

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced a whole range of magic tricks you can perform with a smartphone.

From tricks that use the phone’s calculator or unlocking features on their own, to combinations with coin and card magic—the variety was broad.

Start by checking out the explanations, and if a trick looks doable, give it a try yourself!