# SherlockTrainer — Train for the Sherlock Effect

> Train for the Sherlock Effect (iPhone/iPad app by Kevin Haggard.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlocktrainer/id6760839592 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kevin Haggard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870413831)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlocktrainer/id6760839592/reviews.md

## What is SherlockTrainer?

SherlockTrainer is a focused practice tool for Pit Hartling's "Sherlock" — the brilliant effect from his book In Order To Amaze (2016).

SherlockTrainer gives you those reps you need to build speed and confidence, anytime, without a deck in your hands.

WHAT IT DOES

The app simulates a complete Sherlock practice session starting with a shuffled and cut deck. The app then presents the shuffled spread for you to work through along with the final card selection.

Scroll through the deck horizontally, tap cards to upjog them, strip when ready, and move to the next round — just like the real handling.

TRAINING AIDS

— "Looking For" display shows your current target card (toggle on/off)
— Stack number overlay on each card (toggle on/off)
— Timer from start to reveal
— Correct/incorrect scoring on every session

Turn the aids off as you improve and work toward performance speed.

WHO THIS IS FOR

This app is a training device for magicians who already own In Order To Amaze by Pit Hartling and are learning or performing the Sherlock effect. It assumes familiarity with the Mnemonica stack by Juan Tamariz.

If you don't yet own these books — go buy them both. Seriously. In Order To Amaze is one of the great modern magic books, and Mnemonica is foundational. SherlockTrainer is not a substitute for either.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-09-03

Version 1.2 - Updated to allow you to choose the stack you want to work with on the Sherlock effect. Included stacks are Mnemonica, Aronson and Joyal. This does not teach these stacks, but the stacks are included for you to practice with. If you want other stacks added, please let me know.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-20

Updated marketing, privacy and support URLs

### 1.0 — 2026-04-02

No release notes.

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All apps by Kevin Haggard: https://appshunter.io/developer/1870413831

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