# Marvin's Magic

> Enhance your Marvin's Magic set with interactive tricks, AR and videos

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toybuddy.marvinsmagic](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toybuddy.marvinsmagic)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.toybuddy.marvinsmagic`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Marvin's Magic
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 242,174
- **Rating:** 2.51 / 5 (631 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.05
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-31
- **First published:** 2016-12-08
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 129 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toybuddy.marvinsmagic)
- **Website:** [https://www.marvinsmagic.com/](https://www.marvinsmagic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.marvinsmagic.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.marvinsmagic.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Bring your Marvin's Magic set to life with the official Marvin's Magic app. Enhance your magic experience using interactive tricks, Augmented Reality (AR) illusions, and video instructions. Simply scan the QR code found in your set's instruction booklet to register your product and unlock exclusive bonus features.

With over 30 years as the number one brand for magic worldwide, Marvin's Magic continues to innovate. This app complements most Marvin's Magic sets, keeping you connected to an ever-expanding world of magical entertainment and learning.

## Rankings

- #144,800 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.toybuddy.marvinsmagic.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Most reviewers report the Marvin's Magic Android app is unstable and rarely usable: it won’t open, videos won’t load, and camera features fail. Registration via QR codes is problematic and there is a paid subscription model for tricks. A few users like the physical card deck, but overall bugs and paywalls dominate.

### Pros

- Occasional functional use on some devices (e.g., requires tapping a button twice).
- The physical card deck included in the product is appreciated for its quality.
- Some reviewers express brief positive sentiments (e.g., 'it's good' / 'nice').

### Cons

- App won't open / crashes or loads indefinitely.
- Video content fails to load or play.
- Camera/AR features do not work properly (often a black screen).
- Registration/QR code issues (no QR code in box or scanning fails).
- Paid content model (Trick of the Week) and subscription feel like a paywall.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.toybuddy.marvinsmagic)