About
Marc Kerstein Apps is the work of Marc Kerstein, a specialist app developer for the professional magic community. His catalog of iOS apps enables magicians to perform stunning digital illusions using everyday devices like iPhones, seamlessly integrating technology into live performances. Each app is crafted with the professional performer in mind — featuring deep customisation options, multiple routine variations, and intuitive interfaces that let magicians focus on performance rather than technology. Notable apps in the lineup include Fool Friends, Inject, and Magic Phone, all of which have been used by top-tier professionals, including collaborations with performers at the level of David Blaine. Marc also offers bespoke app development services, allowing magicians and consultants to commission custom digital magic tools tailored to their specific acts or brand. Whether you need a phone-based prediction effect, a utility tool for close-up magic, or a full-featured stage application, Marc's expertise bridges the gap between sleight of hand and software engineering. The apps are aimed at working magicians, magic consultants, and entertainers who want to elevate their performances with technology. With a strong reputation in the magic community, Marc Kerstein's tools are trusted by professionals worldwide for their reliability, design, and astonishing impact.
Key Features
- Professional-Grade Magic Apps: Apps are designed specifically for working magicians, offering polished effects suitable for close-up, parlor, and stage performances.
- Deep Customisation Options: Each app includes extensive customisation settings, allowing performers to tailor the experience to their personal style and audience.
- Multiple Performance Routines: Apps come with several built-in routines so magicians can adapt to different performance contexts without switching tools.
- Bespoke App Development: Marc offers custom app creation for magicians and consultants who need a unique digital effect built specifically for their act.
- iPhone-Based Digital Magic: Leverages everyday smartphone technology to produce mind-blowing effects that feel organic and impossible to spectators.
Use Cases
- A professional close-up magician uses the Fool Friends app to perform a baffling prediction effect at a corporate event.
- A stage performer incorporates Magic Phone into a headline illusion, using an iPhone as a central prop to astonish a live audience.
- A magic consultant commissions Marc to build a bespoke branded app for a high-profile celebrity or corporate client performance.
- A touring mentalist uses Marc's customisation features to tailor routines to different audience demographics and venue sizes.
- A magic teacher or lecturer uses the apps to demonstrate digital magic techniques to students and aspiring professionals.
Pros
- Built for Professionals: Unlike general magic apps, Marc Kerstein's tools are engineered for real-world professional use, with reliability and performance at the core.
- Trusted by Top Performers: The apps have been used in high-profile performances and endorsed by respected names in the magic world, including work alongside David Blaine.
- Flexible and Customisable: Multiple routines and deep settings allow magicians to make each app truly their own, avoiding a cookie-cutter feel.
Cons
- Niche Audience: The apps are designed exclusively for magicians, limiting their appeal or usefulness outside the performing arts community.
- iOS Only: Apps appear to be iPhone-focused, which may exclude Android users from accessing the full catalog.
- Paid Products: As professional tools, these apps are paid purchases with no apparent free tier or trial, which may be a barrier for hobbyists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Marc Kerstein's apps designed for?
They are designed primarily for professional magicians who want to integrate digital technology into their live performances with reliable, customizable tools.
What devices are the apps available on?
Marc Kerstein's apps are primarily developed for iPhone (iOS), leveraging the smartphone as a performance prop.
Can Marc Kerstein build a custom magic app for me?
Yes. Marc offers bespoke app development services for magicians and magic consultants who need a unique effect or tool tailored specifically to their act.
What kinds of effects do the apps produce?
The apps cover a range of digital magic effects including phone-based predictions, mind-reading illusions, and other astonishing routines suited to both close-up and stage work.
Are the apps used by well-known magicians?
Yes, Marc has collaborated with and developed tools for top-tier professionals, including work connected to performers like David Blaine.
