Box Ninety-Eight by Hand Crafted Miracles

The idea is straightforward:

1. Present a small locked box for the spectator to examine, allowing them to conceal it in their pocket or purse.
2. Perform a captivating magic or mentalism effect.
3. Have the spectator retrieve the box, placing it on the table where it remains visible as THE SPECTATOR UNLOCKS THE BOX THEMSELF AND REMOVES THE PREDICTION OR SIGNED CARD (or any item such as a coin, ring, bill, billet, or lottery ticket).
4. Resist the temptation to start a religion.

While the concept is simple, creating a box that invisibly performs this task was a significant challenge. After three years of design, CAD programming, and 97 prototypes, Handcrafted Miracles proudly presents Box Ninety-Eight to the magic and mentalism community.

Box Ninety-Eight is designed to be the ultimate tool for performers. Here’s why working magicians and mentalists will appreciate it:

• Compact enough to fit in a jacket or hip pocket, ideal for close-up performances.
• Fully examinable before, during, and after the effect.
• Features an inset brass lock with a key, perfect for sending predictions to clients and eliminating any doubts about gimmickry.
• Opaque design enhances mystery, delivering a powerful punchline at the end of the effect.
• Engages spectators, as they hold the box throughout the performance.
• Minimal angle issues, allowing for performances surrounded by an audience.
• Versatile enough for use with billets, cards, coins, business cards, finger rings, lottery tickets—anything that fits inside, with no special preparation required.
• Instantly loaded while in full view, with no awkward movements; spectators will believe you never touched the box.
• No reset needed—just close the lid and lock it.
• Looks ordinary yet is built to last for generations.
• Unlocked and opened by the spectator, allowing them to remove the item independently, without the performer needing to be nearby.

A select few have experienced an early prototype; here’s what they had to say about Box Ninety-Eight:

“Holy crap… I had to watch the exposure video a couple of times to catch the load, even then it’s hard to see it’s so fast and clean. Dan, this is the Bugatti of close-up boxes!”

“Wow, now that’s truly impressive. That box is amazing, and you can quote me on that. Great job!”

“WTF? Are you kidding me? Show it again… did you really load it or did you fake it? Seriously, Dan, in all my years as a buyer for Murphy’s, this may be the best effect to cross my desk. This is going to change everything!”