# Levitating Phone Chargers Matinka's Magic Phone Stand Makes it Look Like Your Phone is Floating By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-phone-stand References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/magic-phone-stand/32241/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/martinka/magic-phone-stand) If you are an aspiring magician, or just think levitation is really cool, this magic phone stand is the device for you. A current [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyan) campaign, the Magic Phone Stand by Matinka makes your smartphone look like it's floating as it charges. The phone stand is multifunctional as it also will charge your phone as it levitates. Designed by the world's oldest magic store, this product aims to bring the popular magical concept of levitation to the masses. Whether you want people to do a double take as they walk past your desk or you need a cool conversation starter, this item does both. Depending on the color of your smartphone, the Magic Phone Stand comes in both black and white as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Levitation Technology:** Opportunity for developing more advanced levitation technologies beyond phone charging. - **Multifunctional Devices:** Potential for creating more devices that serve multiple purposes, like the levitating phone stand that also charges phones. - **Novelty Technology Accessories:** Market for unique and visually appealing accessories, such as the Magic Phone Stand, that enhance the user's experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics industry can explore and invest in levitation technologies for various applications beyond just phone charging. - **Magic and Illusion:** Opportunity for magic and illusion industry to incorporate cutting-edge technologies, like the Magic Phone Stand, into their performances and products. - **Gifts and Novelty Items:** Gifts and novelty industry can expand their offerings by showcasing unique and visually appealing accessories, such as the Magic Phone Stand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magsafe Phone Stand Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-phone.md) - [Wireless Aluminum Tablet Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magfree-pro.md) - [Magnetic Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyan.md) - [Haute Technology Charger Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravgoods-wave-charge.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-portable-magnetic-stand.md) - [Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand.md) - [Magnetic Fast-Charge Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-stand.md) - [Magnetic Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganinno-r-stand.md) - [Contemporary Magnetic Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-charger-stand.md)