About
Actions Magic (officially 'Actions – Magic and Mentalism') is a specialized integration app developed by AndEtc, Inc., designed exclusively for professional magicians and mentalists who use the ThoughtCast ecosystem. At its core, it acts as a universal connector, allowing performers to link ThoughtCast effects (such as Calculon, Notarized, PhoneFabulation, and MentalSketch Plus) with a wide range of third-party magic apps and physical hardware devices. On the hardware side, Actions supports e-ink screens like the Teleport display, the Legacy System by João Miranda, the Hacker device from Le French Twins, and Reinkstone Cases — enabling real-time image transmission directly to wearable or standalone screens. AI integration is a standout feature: performers can generate images on the fly using Google Gemini or OpenAI's DALL-E, turning spectator-described images into instant visual reveals. The app also connects to over 15 popular magic apps including Glyphs, Diverter, Earworm, Subliminal, VoilaTime, Bridge AI, and more. Captured data can be routed to Apple Shortcuts, custom URLs, or the Actions API, making it extensible for technically inclined performers. Pre/Post text customization supports confabulation-style effects, and progress alerts can be pushed directly to Apple Watch. With its growing list of supported apps and hardware, Actions Magic is an essential power tool for any tech-forward mentalist looking to elevate their performance with AI-driven revelations.
Key Features
- ThoughtCast Suite Integration: Natively connects with Calculon, Notarized, PhoneFabulation, and MentalSketch Plus to unify the ThoughtCast magic ecosystem in one app.
- AI Image Generation: Generates images on demand via Google Gemini or OpenAI's DALL-E, enabling live AI-powered visual reveals during performances.
- Hardware Device Support: Sends information and images to e-ink screens like Teleport, Legacy System, Hacker, and Reinkstone Cases for physical prop revelations.
- Multi-App Connectivity: Connects to 15+ popular magic apps including Glyphs, Earworm, Subliminal, Bridge AI, and VRTX for a unified performance workflow.
- Actions API & Shortcuts: Routes captured data to custom URLs, Apple Shortcuts, or the open Actions API, enabling advanced automation and third-party app support.
Use Cases
- A mentalist uses Actions Magic to route a spectator's drawn symbol from MentalSketch Plus to a Teleport e-ink screen for a real-time wearable reveal.
- A stage magician integrates DALL-E via Actions Magic to generate and display an AI-created image matching a spectator's verbal description on an e-ink prop.
- A tech-forward performer connects multiple ThoughtCast effects into a single seamless show workflow using the Actions API and Apple Shortcuts.
- A mentalist uses Pre/Post text customization in Actions Magic to deliver confabulation-style effects where captured information is presented in a scripted narrative.
- A developer builds a custom reveal experience by sending captured spectator data from Actions Magic to a personal web server via a custom URL action.
Pros
- Broad Ecosystem Compatibility: Supports an extensive and growing list of magic apps, hardware devices, and AI services, making it a one-stop integration hub.
- AI-Powered Revelations: Built-in DALL-E and Google Gemini support enables cutting-edge, AI-generated image reveals that feel truly impossible.
- Extensible via API: The open Actions API and Apple Shortcuts integration allow developers and power users to build custom reveal workflows.
Cons
- Highly Niche Audience: The app is purpose-built for ThoughtCast ecosystem users — it offers little utility outside of professional magic and mentalism performance.
- Requires Compatible Hardware/Apps: Full functionality depends on owning ThoughtCast effects, supported hardware devices, or specific third-party magic apps that may be costly.
- Limited Public Reviews: The app has not accumulated enough public ratings or reviews to gauge broad user satisfaction or long-term reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Actions Magic used for?
Actions Magic is an integration toolkit for magicians and mentalists. It connects ThoughtCast magic effects, third-party magic apps, e-ink hardware devices, and AI image-generation services so performers can route information and create high-tech reveals seamlessly.
Which AI services does Actions Magic support?
Actions Magic integrates with Google Gemini for image creation from a description and reference image, and OpenAI's DALL-E for generating images from text descriptions.
What hardware devices are compatible with Actions Magic?
Compatible hardware includes the Teleport e-ink screen (from the ThoughtCast Magic store), the Legacy System by João Miranda, the Hacker device by Le French Twins, and Reinkstone Cases for sending images to a wearable case screen.
Is Actions Magic free to use?
Yes, the app is free to download on the App Store. However, it offers in-app purchases, likely for unlocking additional features or integrations.
Can I use Actions Magic with apps outside the ThoughtCast ecosystem?
Yes. Actions Magic connects to over 15 third-party magic apps including Glyphs, Earworm, Subliminal, Bridge AI, VRTX, and more. It also supports Apple Shortcuts, custom URLs, and an open API for broader integration.
