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# Magic Wands for Grownups
Gesture-Based Kymera Universal Remote Lets You Channel Harry Potter

By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-09-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymera-magic-wand
References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/09/12/kymera-magic-wand-universal-tv-remote/) & [thewandcompany](http://thewandcompany.com/index.html)

Calling all [Harry Potter fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniso-x-harry-potter); if you like magic or if you are just bored with your conventional remote control, then the Kymera Magic Wand is for you. This easy to use [universal remote control uses gestures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomy-software) instead of buttons to control functions such as channel changing, volume, track skip and others.

In total the wand recognizes 13 different gestures that can be programmed to represent your chosen functions. You won’t find the Kymera Magic Wand at Ollivander’s Wand Shop in Diagon Alley as this wand is exclusive to Muggles. The wands are available for pre-order and the first shipment is scheduled to be released on October 1st.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.0/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Gesture-based Remote Controls:** The use of gestures instead of buttons in remote controls can revolutionize the way people interact with technology and open opportunities for unique user experiences.
- **Gamification of User Interfaces:** Integrating playful elements such as magic wands into user interfaces can create engaging and interactive user experiences for a variety of products and services.
- **Nostalgia-based Products:** Creating products based on nostalgic or fantasy themes can appeal to a niche market and generate strong emotional connections with customers.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Consumer Electronics:** Gesture-based remote controls have the potential to disrupt the way people interact with their TVs, music players, and other electronic devices.
- **Entertainment:** The gamification of user interfaces can create more immersive and interactive experiences for video games, movie streaming, and other entertainment products.
- **Gift Shops and Novelty Stores:** Nostalgia-based products such as magic wands can be sold as novelty items or gifts, creating unique opportunities for retail businesses.

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