About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – Entertainment / Magic
- Language – English
- Category – Viral / TikTok
- Prompt Title – Runway AI Magic Trick Reveal Video Prompt
Prompt Details
This prompt is structured using best practices in prompt engineering, including detailed scene breakdowns, style directives, and dynamic placeholders for easy customization.
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### **Optimized Dynamic AI Prompt for a Viral Magic Trick Reveal Video**
This prompt is designed as a template. To use it, replace the text within the `[square brackets]` with your specific details. The structure is broken down into logical sections to give the AI maximum context and control, ensuring a high-quality, engaging, and platform-specific output.
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#### **Part 1: Core Concept & Metadata**
* **[PROMPT_ID]:** `MTRV-TikTok-001`
* **[TRICK_CONCEPT]:** A short, high-level description of the magic trick and its reveal. *Example: A playing card visually changes from the Queen of Hearts to the Ace of Spades, and the reveal shows it’s a cleverly designed flap card.*
* **[PRIMARY_SUBJECT]:** Describe the magician. Be specific about their style, age, gender, and hands. *Example: A young, charismatic female magician with expertly manicured, bright red nails and several silver rings. Her movements are sharp and confident.*
* **[PRIMARY_OBJECT(S)]:** Describe the key props. Detail their appearance, condition, and any special characteristics. *Example: A slightly worn Bicycle Rider Back playing card (Queen of Hearts), a gleaming silver dollar coin, a vibrant red silk handkerchief.*
* **[REVEAL_MECHANISM]:** Briefly explain the secret to the trick. This guides the AI in creating the “reveal” portion. *Example: A classic palm, a hidden thread, a false thumb tip, a mechanical prop.*
* **[VIDEO_THEME]:** The overall mood and aesthetic. *Example: Modern street magic, classic elegant illusion, cyberpunk tech magic, whimsical and playful.*
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#### **Part 2: Global Style & Technical Directives**
* **Aspect Ratio:** `9:16 vertical video`, optimized for mobile and TikTok full-screen viewing.
* **Overall Style:** `Hyperrealistic, cinematic, sharp focus, 8K resolution, shot on an ARRI Alexa camera with a 50mm prime lens.`
* **Aesthetic Modifiers:** `Vibrant colors, high contrast, dramatic lighting, clean visuals, trending on TikTok, Zach King style, satisfying ASMR feel.`
* **Pacing & Editing:** `Extremely fast-paced with quick, rhythmic cuts. The editing should feel seamless, with dynamic transitions like whip pans, match cuts, and glitch effects between the “magic” and the “reveal” phases. The entire video should feel loopable.`
* **Camera Work:** `Dynamic and engaging. A mix of extreme close-ups (ECU) on the hands and objects, medium shots to establish the performer, and occasional slow-motion “bullet time” effects for the magical moment. The camera should have a slight, controlled handheld feel.`
* **Lighting:** `Dramatic three-point lighting. A strong key light highlights the hands and the primary object, a soft fill light prevents harsh shadows, and a subtle backlight (rim light) creates separation from the background. Occasional lens flare for dramatic effect.`
* **Setting:** `[SETTING_DESCRIPTION]:` Describe the background in detail. *Example: A modern, minimalist loft with a dark wood table and soft, out-of-focus background lights (bokeh); A gritty, neon-lit urban alley at night with wet pavement reflecting the lights; A sun-drenched park with a wooden bench and green foliage in the background.*
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#### **Part 3: Sequential Shot-by-Shot Breakdown**
**(This is the most critical part. Guide the AI scene-by-scene.)**
**// SCENE 1: The Hook & The Pledge (0-2 seconds)**
* **Shot:** `Extreme close-up (ECU)` on `[PRIMARY_OBJECT(S)]`.
* **Action:** The `[PRIMARY_SUBJECT]`’s hands enter the frame and present the object. The action should be deliberate and clean. *Example: The magician’s hands cleanly place the Queen of Hearts face up on the dark wood table.*
* **Focus:** Rack focus from the magician’s hands to the object, making it the hero of the shot.
* **Details:** `No distractions. The background is beautifully blurred. The sound of the object hitting the surface should be crisp and clear (ASMR).`
**// SCENE 2: The Magic & The Turn (2-4 seconds)**
* **Shot:** `Medium close-up`, camera angle slightly low to add impact.
* **Action:** The core magical moment happens. This should be visually impossible. Describe it precisely. *Example: The magician makes a quick, fluid wave with their other hand over the card. In a single frame, with a subtle digital ‘shimmer’ effect, the Queen of Hearts instantly transforms into the Ace of Spades.*
* **Effects:** `Cinematic slow motion (120fps) for the half-second of the transformation. Add subtle, glowing magical particles or a light ‘whoosh’ visual effect. The subject should look directly into the camera with a confident smirk.`
**// SCENE 3: The Rewind & The Reveal (4-7 seconds)**
* **Shot:** The video visually “rewinds” with a `glitchy, fast rewind SFX overlay`. The shot then changes to a `split-screen` or a `different, ‘secret’ camera angle (top-down or from the side)`.
* **Action:** The same action from Scene 2 is replayed, but this time the `[REVEAL_MECHANISM]` is clearly visible. *Example: From a side angle, we see the magician’s index finger is hidden behind the card. As their other hand waves over, the index finger expertly and quickly flips down a hidden flap on the card, revealing the Ace of Spades underneath.*
* **Visual Aids:** `In this reveal shot, superimpose a simple, clean animated arrow or circle graphic pointing directly to the secret action. Add a text overlay: “HERE’S THE SECRET…”` The reveal should be slow and easy to understand.
**// SCENE 4: The Outro & Loop Point (7-8 seconds)**
* **Shot:** `Close-up` on the `[PRIMARY_SUBJECT]`’s face or hands.
* **Action:** The magician holds up the revealed gimmick or gives a knowing wink to the camera. The final action should seamlessly transition back to the start of the video. *Example: The magician turns the flap card towards the camera, flicking the flap up and down to show how it works, then smiles and winks. The video cuts back to Scene 1 just as the smile lands.*
* **Call to Action (Implied):** The look and action should encourage comments like “I never would have guessed!” or “Mind blown!”
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#### **Part 4: Negative Prompts & Constraints**
* **AVOID:** `Blurry or out-of-focus hands, distorted props, unrealistic physics (unless part of the magic effect), extra fingers or anatomical errors, disembodied hands, generic or boring backgrounds, poor lighting, static camera shots.`
* **CONSTRAINTS:** `The magician’s face should only be partially visible or shown at the very end to keep the focus on the hands and the magic. All movements must be smooth and professional. The entire video must be under 9 seconds.`
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### **Example Prompt in Practice**
Here is the above template filled out for a specific “Vanishing Coin” trick.
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#### **Part 1: Core Concept & Metadata**
* **[PROMPT_ID]:** `MTRV-TikTok-002`
* **[TRICK_CONCEPT]:** A coin is tossed into the air and vanishes in the magician’s closed fist. The reveal shows the coin was never caught, but instead dropped out of frame into the magician’s lap.
* **[PRIMARY_SUBJECT]:** A male street magician in his early 20s, with clean, steady hands and wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt. His movements are casual yet precise.
* **[PRIMARY_OBJECT(S)]:** A single, shiny United States silver dollar (Morgan Dollar). It should catch the light beautifully.
* **[REVEAL_MECHANISM]:** A fake catch. The coin is tossed but is intentionally allowed to fall out of sight while the hand closes as if it caught it.
* **[VIDEO_THEME]:** Modern, casual street magic.
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#### **Part 2: Global Style & Technical Directives**
* **Aspect Ratio:** `9:16 vertical video`.
* **Overall Style:** `Hyperrealistic, cinematic, sharp focus, 8K resolution, shot on a Sony FX3 with a G Master lens.`
* **Aesthetic Modifiers:** `Natural tones, high contrast, satisfying metallic sounds, viral TikTok format, Chris Ramsay style.`
* **Pacing & Editing:** `Fast cuts, rhythmic, with a clear distinction between the performance and the slow-motion reveal. Seamless loop.`
* **Camera Work:** `Starts with a close-up, pulls back slightly, then a whip pan to a wider “reveal” angle. Focus is always on the coin and hands.`
* **Lighting:** `Bright, natural afternoon sunlight. Backlit to create a beautiful rim light on the hands and the edge of the coin as it spins.`
* **Setting:** `A sun-drenched urban park. The magician is sitting on a weathered wooden park bench. The background is a soft-focus green lawn and trees.`
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#### **Part 3: Sequential Shot-by-Shot Breakdown**
**// SCENE 1: The Hook & The Pledge (0-2 seconds)**
* **Shot:** `Extreme close-up (ECU)` of the silver dollar balanced on the magician’s fingertips.
* **Action:** The magician’s thumb flicks the coin upwards, sending it spinning into the air. The camera follows the coin perfectly.
* **Focus:** The coin is in razor-sharp focus as it spins, with the background heavily blurred.
* **Details:** `We hear the satisfying metallic ‘ting’ as the coin is flicked.`
**// SCENE 2: The Magic & The Turn (2-4 seconds)**
* **Shot:** `Medium close-up`, tracking the coin as it reaches its apex and starts to fall.
* **Action:** The magician’s other hand moves into frame to seemingly catch the coin, closing into a fist. The hand opens slowly to reveal it is completely empty. The coin has vanished.
* **Effects:** `The moment the hand opens, use a very subtle ‘poof’ or ‘shimmer’ particle effect where the coin should have been.`
**// SCENE 3: The Rewind & The Reveal (4-7 seconds)**
* **Shot:** `Digital rewind effect`. The shot then cuts to a `wider angle`, showing the magician’s full upper body and lap.
* **Action:** The video replays the toss and “catch” in slow motion. From this new angle, we clearly see that as the hand moves to “catch” the coin, it lets the coin fall past it, landing silently in the magician’s lap, concealed by their dark pants. The hand closes on nothing.
* **Visual Aids:** `An animated red circle appears around the coin as it falls into the lap. A text overlay appears: “NEVER CATCH IT.”`
**// SCENE 4: The Outro & Loop Point (7-8 seconds)**
* **Shot:** `Close-up` on the magician’s hands.
* **Action:** The magician looks down, then up at the camera with a slight smile. His other hand casually reaches into his lap and brings the silver dollar back into view, placing it on his fingertips, ready for the loop back to Scene 1.
* **Call to Action (Implied):** The confident smile invites the viewer to re-watch and appreciate the simple, clever deception.
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#### **Part 4: Negative Prompts & Constraints**
* **AVOID:** `Blurry hands, coin looking fake or CGI, extra fingers, generic park background, jerky camera movement, bad lighting.`
* **CONSTRAINTS:** `The focus must remain on the sleight of hand. The sound design is crucial: crisp coin sounds and a subtle whoosh for the vanish. The reveal must be perfectly clear and easy to understand in one viewing.`