About
Contactum is a paid magic performance app created by professional Argentine magicians Javier Franco, Leandro Bas, and Abril Kan under Magic Pro Ideas. It enables magicians and mentalists to take full control of the contact list experience on any spectator's borrowed phone—whether iPhone or Android—without requiring any installation on the spectator's device. The app works by displaying a custom, configured contacts list that mimics a real phone contact list, automatically detecting the spectator's phone type (iOS or Android) and adapting accordingly. Magicians can force one or many specific phone numbers, then reveal a prepared prediction, creating the illusion of an impossible mind-reading feat. Contactum is versatile enough for close-up, parlor, and stage performances, as well as remote shows over platforms like Zoom. It supports 20+ languages and is constantly updated. The app comes with in-app instructional videos and performance guides, making it accessible for both beginners and professionals. Notably, Contactum won the best prize in mentalism at CADI 2019 (Argentine Congress of Illusionism), where it was performed using a jury member's phone with four spectators on stage. The app is available for a one-time purchase of $39.90 and is compatible with iOS 11.0+ and Android 5.0+.
Key Features
- Force Contacts on Any Phone: Force one or many specific phone numbers on any spectator's iPhone or Android without installing anything on their device.
- Automatic Phone Detection: Contactum automatically detects whether the spectator's phone is iOS or Android and adapts the contact list interface accordingly.
- Zoom & Remote Performance Ready: Designed to work seamlessly over video calls like Zoom, allowing magicians to force contacts and reveal predictions remotely.
- 20+ Language Support: Multilanguage support with over 20 languages, making it suitable for international performances and audiences worldwide.
- In-App Instructions & Performance Videos: Includes built-in instructional videos and performance guides for both beginners and professional magicians.
Use Cases
- Close-up magic performances where a magician forces a specific contact number on a spectator's phone and reveals a matching prediction.
- Stage or parlor mentalism shows involving multiple spectators, using each person's own phone to create a seemingly impossible group mind-reading experience.
- Corporate event entertainment where a professional magician performs a mind-reading routine using a client's or audience member's borrowed phone.
- Online and Zoom magic shows where a magician forces a contact number remotely and reveals a prediction to a virtual audience.
- TV and media performances requiring a repeatable, reliable, and easy-to-reset mentalism routine with a borrowed spectator phone.
Pros
- No Installation on Spectator's Phone: The spectator does not need to install anything—everything happens on their own device without any setup on their end.
- Works Across Multiple Venues: Suitable for close-up, parlor, stage, and remote/Zoom performances, giving magicians maximum flexibility.
- Easy to Use: Can be set up in seconds and requires no sleight of hand or technical skill to perform convincingly.
- Award-Winning Routine Included: Comes with the CADI 2019 best mentalism award-winning routine explained inside the app's instructions.
Cons
- One-Time Paid Purchase: Priced at $39.90 with no free tier or trial, which may be a barrier for hobbyist magicians testing the waters.
- Device Compatibility Limitations: May present incompatibilities with Android phones that do not have Google Play Store installed from the factory.
- License Tied to One Device: If you change your phone, you must contact support via email to reinitialize your license, which can be inconvenient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contactum?
Contactum is a magic performance app that allows magicians to configure a fake contacts list and force specific phone numbers on any spectator's iPhone or Android device, creating the illusion of mind reading or prediction.
Does the spectator need to install anything on their phone?
No. Contactum works entirely through the magician's app and requires no installation or setup on the spectator's phone.
What devices is Contactum compatible with?
Contactum is compatible with iOS 11.0 or later (iPhone and iPad) and Android 5.0 or later (phones and tablets). Note: it may have incompatibilities with Android devices that lack the Google Play Store from the factory.
Can I use Contactum for online performances like Zoom?
Yes. Contactum is designed to work over Zoom and similar video call platforms, allowing you to force a contact from your list while spectators watch remotely.
What happens if I change my phone?
If you switch to a new phone, you need to email the support team at [email protected] so they can reinitialize your license for the new device.
