# Magic Spider - My Pet Boris — The Original Spider on hand

> Augmented reality insect prank and magic trick app. (iPhone/iPad app by Ian Pidgeon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-spider-my-pet-boris/id578230583 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ian Pidgeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/578230586)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 127 App Store ratings · 151 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-spider-my-pet-boris/id578230583/reviews.md

## What is Magic Spider?

This is the Original "Spider on Hand" app as seen on Youtube. Beware of imitations.

Do you know anyone who is afraid of spiders? Everyone right? Then this is the perfect magic trick/prank for you.

Watch the trailer video at http://www.mypetboris.com/trailer.htm

My Pet Boris app is the scariest app for the iPhone. Inspired by Jim Pace's magic trick "The Web" where a spider magically appears on the back of your spectator's hand. Bound to get amazing reactions.

The app uses the idea of "Augmented Reality" merging real life objects with computer generated graphics to create a truly frightening effect.


THE MAGIC SPIDER EFFFECT
You take a photo of the spectator's palm (secretly loading a plastic spider on the back of their hand) and place the phone on their palm to hold.

Your Pet Boris - an Australian Red back spider (black widow) creeps onto the screen and they can feel the vibrations as it walks. You can tap the screen and even slide your finger into the animation to scratch the spider's back. Boris walks off the screen.

You tell them that the phone has special sensors that when you wave your hand over the screen it makes the spider come back. He does.

You get them to wave their hand over the phone. 
It is just then that they glimpse a realistic spider clinging to the back of their hand and they FREAK OUT!!

Bound to get BIG reactions. 

Finger tone and size can be set to suit your own or you can import an image of your own finger. 

Start-up screen can be customised to suit your performance style. An actual  photo of their hand, solid white or any image from your library can be used as a background.

NOTE: Requires a plastic spider or cockroach and adhesive dots to perform. You should be able to find these locally or you can purchase from our website.

See our website http://www.mypetboris.com for more details, spider and cockroach supplies and video presentation & instructions.

Like our Facebook page to keep up to date with changes, tips and suggestions. http://www.facebook.com/MyPetBoris


THE MAGIC COCKROACH
The app also comes with a cockroach animation for those who think they are scarier than spiders.


THE MAGIC BUTTERFLY EFFECT - IN-APP PURCHASE - (for the Professional Magician)

The Magic Butterfly is an additional effect within the Magic Spider – My Pet Boris App. 

It is enabled as an “in app purchase” for around US$2.99 depending on your local currency. The custom finger feature is also unlocked when you purchase the butterfly effect.
 
This is a perfect routine for those times when you want to perform a beautiful effect for a little girl or woman, leaving her with a magical gift at the end. You will get similarly strong reactions to the Magic Spider effect without the scare factor.

PRESENTATION:
The magician simulates a grand illusion in the palm of the spectator’s hand. A tiny foil covered “Magical Egg” is placed in the palm of the spectator’s hand and then photographed. The phone is placed on their hand.

The egg transforms into a Chrysalis and then into a butterfly. The magician’s finger is seen to tickle the virtual butterfly on screen which then flies away. 
Using a magical gesture the magician brings the butterfly back briefly before it flies off again.

The spectator is asked to try and make it return. When they try, they find a matching butterfly (in an impossible location) on the back of their hand. The original foil egg has vanished.

THE CARD REVELATION EFFECT - IN-APP PURCHASE - (for the Professional Magician)

The Magic Spider effect with the addition of a torn card corner revelation as a finale.

Accessory packs and supplies are available at: http://www.mypetboris.com/store.htm

See our FAQ Section. http://www.mypetboris.com/faq.htm

Full instructions at: (everything is explained)
http://www.mypetboris.com/inst2099.htm.

Use the password at the bottom of the "CREDITS" screen for access.

## Key features

- Realistic spider and cockroach animations
- Augmented reality effect
- Vibration feedback
- Interactive scratching feature
- Customizable finger and background
- Magic Butterfly in-app purchase

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Butterfly in app purchase | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Magic Spider?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent reactions
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Customizable features
- 🎨 Variety of effects (spider, cockroach, butterfly)
- 🧙‍♂️ Great for magicians and performers
- 🤝 Responsive support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues (lagging, freezing)
- 💰 Requires additional purchases for full functionality
- 🤔 Some users found it not worth the cost

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Camera issues on some phones

**Most requested features**

- Background music option
- Improved compatibility with newer devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 151)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-spider-my-pet-boris/id578230583/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of the best tricks

*2026-05-09, version 2.4*

I’m a pro, and this trick always works! The butterfly is worth the extra $$ for little girls. Next money I ever spent.

### 5/5 — Great trick

*2026-04-11, version 2.4*

Works perfectly every time. A no brainer for an EDC. 
REALLY good bar trick

### 1/5 — 없데이트

*2026-02-10*

어플하고 도구 돈 받고 팔았지만 없데이트…

### 5/5 — MY PET BORIS

*2025-04-23, version 2.4*

My Pet Boris is a magnificent app where you have a pet spider and a cockroach and a beautiful butterfly all in the convenient of your phone you literally have pets on the go absolutely one of the best ar apps on Apple along side AR Dragon I really love these to apps I highly you download these 2 you will really have a great time Sincerely Captain Richard

### 1/5 — 升级Pro问题

*2024-09-27*

为什么我在app内购买升级包，然后没法开通啊

**Developer response:** Try clicking “Restore In App Purchase” at the bottom of Magic Spider Settings.

You probably didn’t wait long enough for the purchase to complete.

### 5/5 — Works great!

*2024-04-28, version 2.4*

Happy with it ❤️

### 5/5 — 不错的软件

*2023-12-12*

非常开心，今天学了个魔术，但是现在还没有了解这个神奇的东西。。。。。。。。。。。。拍不会用
。。

### 5/5 — Extraordinaire 👏🏻👏🏿👏🏽

*2022-06-26*

C'est extraordinaire. 

J'utilise cette app depuis qu'elle existe et c'est vraiment un tour de magie excellent.

Bravissimo à l'inventeur ou l'auteur. 🙏🏿🙏🏼🙏❤️♥️❤️👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿🇫🇷🇸🇪

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2022-05-02, version 2.4*

This is used by professional entertainers all over the world but anyone can perform it! If you want to create gasps, laughs and be the talk of the party, buy this!

### 5/5 — Halloween

*2021-09-26, version 2.4*

Perfect for Halloween!  Excellent app with many options. I suggest upgrading to the pro version. 
Never fails to get a great reaction. But choose your victims carefully!

## Frequently asked questions about Magic Spider

### What does the Magic Spider app do?

The Magic Spider app uses augmented reality to simulate a realistic spider or cockroach crawling on a spectator's hand. It's designed as a magic trick or prank to create startling reactions. The app also includes interactive features like vibration and the ability to 'scratch' the spider.

### How does the Magic Spider app work?

The app works by merging computer-generated graphics with real-life objects. You take a photo of the spectator's palm, place the phone on their hand, and the animated insect appears on the screen. Users can then interact with the animation, and the effect is completed by making the spectator believe the insect is on their actual hand.

### Is the Magic Spider app free to use?

The base Magic Spider app is free to download and includes a spider and cockroach animation. However, additional effects like the Magic Butterfly are available as in-app purchases, which also unlock the custom finger feature.

### What do I need to perform the Magic Spider trick?

To perform the Magic Spider trick effectively, you will need a physical plastic spider or cockroach and adhesive dots to secretly place on the spectator's hand before using the app. These supplies can often be found locally or purchased from the app developer's website.

### What are the use cases for the Magic Spider app?

The primary use case is for performing magic tricks or pranks on friends, family, or spectators, especially those who are afraid of spiders or insects. It's also used by amateur magicians to create surprising and memorable illusions. The Magic Butterfly effect offers a less scary, more beautiful illusion for different audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2018-10-11

Fixed camera flash not working on iOS11 and above for some users.
Fixed broken link causing crash when startup screens were turned off.

### 2.3 — 2018-10-04

Updated for iOS 12 and new larger screen devices.
Requires iOS8 and above.

### V2.2 — 2015-07-07

V2.2 Update for iOS8.
New main screen layout. Fix or iOS 8 "Camera Access Undetermined" error.

### 2.1 — 2015-07-06

Update for iOS 8.3
Checks for iOS8 camera privacy access. 
Updated new main screen layout. 
New layout for instructions and FAQ page.
Now with compulsory 64 bit support so only compatible with iOS5.1.1 and above.

### 2.0 — 2014-07-13

Added additional card revelation feature as part of the Butterfly in-app purchase.

The spider can now bring back a corner of a previously torn and vanished card. The card can be moved around the screen then the corner can be reproduced from under the phone. See www.mypetboris.com for details.

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