# Amalgam by Marc Kerstein — Multiple effects. One app.

> A collection of powerful, easy-to-perform magic effects using only a smartphone. (iPhone/iPad app by Marc Kerstein.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amalgam-by-marc-kerstein/id1497474271 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 48 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amalgam-by-marc-kerstein/id1497474271/reviews.md

## What is Amalgam by Marc Kerstein?

Amalgam comprises of multiple effects, all within one app.

All effects are chosen to be powerful, yet easy to perform. And each effect requires nothing more than just your phone.

Amalgam includes instructions as well as various customisation settings. It even includes a community section for user-submitted tips and routines.

AMALGAM INCLUDES:

* Streets *
Streets is finally back!
John Archer has given his exclusive permission for this remake of his popular Streets app, which now incorporates new features including a modernised real map and a new "gyro crib".

- Divine where in the world your spectator is thinking of!
- A book test with no memory work required.
- A new "legitimate mode" which supports all languages.


* TimedOut *
A customisable prediction effect that's all in your spectator's hands. Predict a number, dice roll, ESP symbol, star sign or more.

- Prediction can be an image in your Photos or perhaps a drawing.
- After making your prediction, you do not touch the phone again.
- No Internet or Bluetooth required: nothing is sent to or from the device.
- Your spectator checks the prediction themselves: the phone remains in their hands!
- No voice recognition!
- Perfect for pairing with other electronic mentalism effects: reveal a photo from two days ago of you predicting their dice roll, which even they don't know yet!


* Watch *
A revelation of a freely chosen time. Your spectator zooms in to a wristwatch in a photograph to find it's set to the time they just named.

- Customisable: use your own photo.
- Any time can be named to the minute.
- Novel method: no voice recognition or unjustified inputs.


* Word Search *
Seemingly demonstrate superhuman memory abilities with this word search game from Harry De Cruz. Although you only look at the word search for a couple of seconds, you can reveal the positions and directions of all words hiding within.

- Method keeps memory work to a minimum: if you know the alphabet, you can perform this effect.
- No need to secretly obtain information during the effect.
- Phone remains in the spectator's hands.


* Inertia *
Force text, photos and videos on any website, without hiding the screen from the spectator. Inertia works great as a prediction effect, or combined with your favourite revelation.

- Predict a word on any website.
- Force photos or videos on Instagram.
- Reveal you predicted a selected Tweet, movie or Instagram post.


* OneStopShop *
This fully customisable effect allows you to force a product of your choosing from an online store.

- Novel input method combining old and new mechanics.
- Multiple built-in presets, or create your own.
- Force multiple playing card back designs, thanks to Theory11, Daniel Madison and Patrick Kun.
- Built-in clothing preset is perfect to combine with physical effects, such as Dresscode by Calen Morelli.


* ChoiceMail *
Your spectator's selection is impossibly revealed when listening to a received audio message.

- Input mechanism allows you to secretly code the reveal in performance.
- Novel input peek system is hidden in plain sight.
- HUGE thanks go to AGT winner Shin Lim, who has recorded the built-in presets!
- Also fully customisable with custom presets.


* Amped *
Using a combination of screenshots, Amped lets you demonstrate your apparent superhuman powers over technology.

- Included settings allow for multiple customisation options.
- Ends clean - device can be fully inspected at the end of the performance.
- Combine with a Charge Card (sold separately) for a physical effect.


MORE INFO:

Each effect in Amalgam includes detailed in-app instructions and settings.
The included effects are for entertainment purposes only, designed for professional performers. This app does not provide true mind reading abilities or anything similar.

Please get in touch to discuss TV or video performance rights.

## Key features

- Multiple magic effects in one app
- Powerful yet easy to perform effects
- Requires only your phone
- Includes instructions and customization
- Community section for tips and routines
- Offline functionality for most effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season One | $69.99 | one-time |
| Season Two | $84.99 | one-time |
| Inertia | $37.99 | one-time |
| OneStopShop | $29.99 | one-time |
| ChoiceMail | $29.99 | one-time |
| Amped | $14.99 | one-time |
| TimedOut | Free | one-time |
| Streets | $33.99 | one-time |
| Watch | $24.99 | one-time |
| Word Search | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amalgam-by-marc-kerstein/id1497474271/reviews.md

### 5/5 — What you are waiting for?

*2021-05-15*

This is Kerstein work, as always is just incredible. The best you but all the effects with the deal, because you will have a strong strong material to perform. Streets alone is more than 150€ worth

### 5/5 — Another top quality app

*2021-01-20*

Professional magicians will find the effects in this app perfect for their working set

### 5/5 — Top Quality

*2021-01-20*

Another genius app from Marc Kerstein, this time a brilliant Batman belt of powerful practical tools, offering countless potential performance applications.

### 5/5 — So good

*2021-01-20*

Excellent in evey way.

### 1/5 — Huh?!

*2021-01-18*

I didn’t know what this app could do.

I’ve now installed the app and I still have no idea what this app can do!

Why make a free-to-download app, if every single feature requires an in-app purchase?

**Developer response:** Hi Bostock,

Amalgam is an app for professional magicians.
Brief descriptions for each effect are certainly present within the app, but to say too much before purchase would be to spoil the methods pre-purchase.
I’ll certainly note your feedback, though, and perhaps offer a free effect or two within the app in future.

Thanks!

### 5/5 — Video

*2020-12-27*

I have all of Marcs apps and they are excellent
Nice to see magic moving with the times
Don’t regret the purchase at all

### 5/5 — Fantastic apps

*2020-10-30*

Great bundle of tricks in a great app. All Marcs apps are great and this is no exception. Fantastic updates as well as support whenever I have questions . Thanks

### 5/5 — Must have !!!

*2020-10-27*

Anything that Marc developed over the years are truely gems. Excellent feedbacks, reliable and amazing thought process behind it. Amalgam is also one of his really cool invention and season 2 is lit.

### 5/5 — Absolutely Incredible!

*2020-10-26*

Marc has done it again with this app! Amazing UI and incredible magic app! Highly recommended

### 5/5 — Top 5 apps I use daily.

*2020-03-23*

Great app for the working pro.

## Frequently asked questions about Amalgam by Marc Kerstein

### What kind of magic effects does Amalgam offer?

Amalgam offers a variety of magic effects including location prediction, book tests, time revelations, word search memorization, website content forcing, and product forcing from online stores.

### Does Amalgam require an internet connection to perform effects?

No, most effects within Amalgam do not require an internet or Bluetooth connection. For example, TimedOut specifically states 'No Internet or Bluetooth required'.

### Can I use my own photos or content with Amalgam effects?

Yes, several effects are customizable. For instance, the 'Watch' effect allows you to use your own photo, and 'TimedOut' can use an image from your Photos.

### Is Amalgam suitable for beginners in magic?

Yes, the app is designed with effects that are powerful yet easy to perform, requiring minimal memory work for some effects like the 'Word Search' and 'Streets' book test.

### What devices does Amalgam support?

Amalgam is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.

### What is the age rating for Amalgam?

Amalgam has an age rating of 17+, suggesting mature themes or content that may not be suitable for younger audiences.

### How often is Amalgam updated?

The latest version, 2.2.3, was released on November 8, 2022, indicating that updates are provided periodically by the developer.

### What do users like most about Amalgam?

Users appreciate the variety of powerful and easy-to-perform effects that can be done with just a phone. The customization options and the community section also receive positive mentions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.3 — 2022-11-08

Streets map data bug fixes

### 2.2.2 — 2021-10-06

- Bug fixes for new phones
- Streets faster server performance
- Fixes for iOS 15
- App integrations

### 2.2.1 — 2021-04-05

- UI bug fixes for smaller devices.

### 2.2 — 2021-04-04

- Choose your favourite effects for easy access within the app.
- Your top four favourites can be used as Quick Actions from the Home Screen icon.
- OneStopShop Dark Mode override added.
- UI tweaks and refinements throughout the app.
- Occasional community page glitch fixed.
- General bug fixes.

### 2.1.3 — 2021-02-25

2.1.3:
- Bug fixes.

2.1.2:
- Support for Kinetic Mental Dice for TimedOut, Watch and OneStopShop.
- One handed set force location method for Inertia.
- Load settings for common mobile web apps in Inertia.
- UI fixes across the app.

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