Princess Card Trick - Magic
Mind reading card magic app for iPhone, iPad & Android
Princess Card Trick is the mobile version of a magician's all-time favorite mind reading trick. Your friend silently memorizes one of six cards on your phone. You shuffle, they remove one card, and when you show the rest, the card they were thinking of is gone. Foolproof, no sleight of hand, no physical deck, about 30 seconds to perform.
Animated walkthrough. Also see the full demo video on YouTube.
How the Princess Card Trick Works
- Show six cards. Ask your friend to silently pick one and remember it. They never say it out loud.
- Flip and shuffle. The app turns the cards face-down and mixes them.
- They remove one card. Your friend takes away any single card.
- Reveal the rest. Show the remaining five cards one by one. The card they memorized has vanished.
Why Choose Princess Card Trick
- A classic, done digitally: the same mind reading effect magicians have used for decades, now on your phone.
- Foolproof: the trick succeeds every time, whichever card your audience thinks of.
- Beginner-friendly: no sleight of hand, memorization or practice required.
- No props: no deck of cards to carry, just your iPhone, iPad or Android phone.
- Fast: about 30 seconds from start to reveal.
- Private, one-time purchase: no data collection, no subscription, no ads, no in-app purchases.
Who Is This Magic App For?
- Complete beginners who want an easy magic trick that works on the first try.
- Parents, teachers and party hosts looking for a quick crowd-pleaser for kids and adults.
- Hobby magicians and mentalism fans who want a clean, phone-based mind reading effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Princess Card Trick is the mobile version of one of the most famous mind reading card tricks in magic. Your friend silently memorizes one of six cards on your phone, and when the cards are shown again their card has vanished. The app runs the trick automatically on iPhone, iPad and Android.
Show your friend six cards and ask them to mentally remember one. The magician then flips the cards face-down and shuffles them. Next, ask your friend to take away one card. When you reveal the remaining five cards one by one, surprise! The card they took is exactly the one they memorized at the beginning.
No experience needed at all. The app is designed to be completely beginner-friendly. There is no sleight of hand, no memorization and no practice required. Just follow the steps and the trick works automatically every time.
Yes. The trick is foolproof by design. As long as you follow the steps shown in the app, it will succeed every single time, no matter which card your audience picks.
No. All you need is your smartphone or tablet. The app handles everything digitally, so you can perform the trick wherever you are without carrying any extra props.
About 30 seconds from start to reveal, which makes it ideal for parties, dinners, classrooms or any quick close-up performance.
Princess Card Trick is a one-time purchase of US$4.99 on the App Store (price may vary by region and store). There are no subscriptions, in-app purchases or ads.
The app is available for iPhone and iPad on the Apple App Store and for Android phones on Google Play.
No. The developer does not collect any data from users of this app, ensuring complete privacy.
Yes. The app includes instructional content to help you perform with confidence. You can also watch the animated demo on this page or the full demo video on YouTube.
After performing the trick, press and hold for 5 or more seconds with a single touch anywhere on the black screen (without releasing) to reset. A short video showing how to reset is available here.
Visit the App Support page to contact the developer by email or through the support form.
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