Magic Boxes [pics and video finally!] - DIY Chatroom

DangerMouse · 07-01-2009, 08:22 PM

for anyone interested, these are trick boxes i make.

(see my homemade guns, daggers and swords thread for more info and pics of both boxes OPENED.)
My Homemade Rubber-Band-Gun, Dagger and Sword collection

http://www.youtube.com/user/MickeySoume

*enjoy*

DM

DangerMouse · 07-02-2009, 12:37 PM

I offer this challenge to you all....

The first one to explain how BOTH boxes work, _EXACTLY_, in a PM to me will get plans to build one emailed to them free!

DM

DangerMouse · 07-02-2009, 02:25 PM

betcha no-one ever sees those plans.... -=chuckle=-

DM

flamtap · 07-02-2009, 04:20 PM

I can't do much with those videos... The rectangle is definitely a left-right vs. right-left but that seems to obvious. I can't see you open the round one to figure out how that's done. Very creative though. Have you mass-produced these or are they one-offs?

When we give gift cards as gifts we often put them in one of these "puzzles" you have to solve before you can release the card. One was just a plastic marble maze, but one was an electronic multiple-choice test where you had to answer all the questions correctly to open it. Good for some laughs.

DangerMouse · 07-02-2009, 04:25 PM

they are my own creations, yes.
i guess it helps to know too that hundreds of people have tried 'hands-on' to open these and have not been able to.
i did a magic thing at the local renfaires.

DM

DangerMouse · 07-02-2009, 04:29 PM

to see pics of the insides of the boxes, go back to the top and click link to other thread.

DM

shumakerscott · 07-03-2009, 05:03 PM

DM you are quite the Fart Smeller

Dorf dude...

DangerMouse · 07-03-2009, 05:11 PM

ummm.... thank you.... i think...?

so... tell me how it's done!

how didja like my original music?

DM

shumakerscott · 07-03-2009, 05:15 PM

I heard no music, speakers off, sorry. I was just giving you a smart ass reply, I get that way sometimes. dorf Dude...

DangerMouse · 07-03-2009, 05:29 PM

so go watch it again and turn on yer speakers!
and as my grandpappy always said.... "Tis' always better to be a smart@$$ rather than a dumb@$$!"

DM

Kap · 07-04-2009, 02:59 PM

I like the music. Fits nicely.

And you owe me some aspirin.

Lots and lots of aspirin.

DangerMouse · 07-04-2009, 03:10 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBhD7x6OLsY
just added new outdoor video of square box.
new, mellower music too!
click on Mickey Soume link to see all 4 videos.
let me know if that's better music or worse?
please feel free to leave comments. Po)

thanks!

DangerMouse · 07-04-2009, 03:19 PM

remember, hundreds of renfaire-goers have handled these and tried everything short of a hammer to open the one or to get the marble out of the other. the marble box is solid oak, 1/2" thick top, bottom and side pieces....it HAS to be that thick of wood to withstand all the tugging, twisting and pulling by hundreds of victi...i mean, spectators.

DM

gma2rjc · 07-05-2009, 12:06 AM

What are some of the most memorable questions, suggestions and comments you had from people at the renfairs who tried opening them?

nap · 07-05-2009, 12:35 AM

where's the vid of the round box?

and I like the second vid music better.