The Delphi’s Chest by Damir Djanis

Another clever device beautifully crafted by Damir Djanis sold exclusively by Viking Mfg. Co.

If you want to perform these types of effects to anyone other than a bunch of giddy magic collectors raving about how beautiful and clever the box is, then the real challenge with pretty boxes is coming up with a routine that has some credibility so that you can provide a justification for the box.  There is no doubt the mechanics are clever and very well hidden inside the box, but what about the routine?

Below is the routine I created and I think you will like it as it provides a justification for the box and creates an entertaining and amazing interlude for even the most staunchest of non-believers 🙂

Includes:

• The Deliphi’s Chest
• About 100 charms to be used as a Wishing Box (bonus).
• Instructions and extras as supplied.

Effect: The performer introduces his Wishing Box, explaining the box is made from the wood of an ancient oak tree and has certain magical powers to make your wishes come true. He hands the box to the spectator to open and asks them to tip out the contents onto the mat.  Inside are various charms such as a heart, an owl, a tree, a butterfly, and many others and he asks the spectator to look over the charms and pick a few and place them in the box and close the box up.  This is done while the performer is turned away so that he has no clue how many or what charms have been added.

Once the wishing box is closed the performer turns around again and asks the spectator to ensure there is no way he can see what is inside the box, this is important if we are to get an accurate picture of their wish and also if it has any hope of coming true.

The performer then takes the box in his hand  and looks in the eyes of the spectator and and tells a story depicting the various charms that the spectator has chosen.  Not only does he nail the choices but provides a positive message for the spectator with encouragement that their wish will come true 🙂

The Delphi’s Chest: A beautiful, handcrafted chest with a unique and original ‘secret’. The Chest allows you to ‘see’ what is placed inside the box, yet the method is 100% impossible to discover. Honestly, no amount of searching or prodding will reveal the unique and original secret of the Delphi Box.

Playing cards, coins, keys, any small object may be used. The spectator places a small object inside the box and then locks the clasp. The performer may display the box all around, no suspicious moves, etc. and yet within seconds he has all the information he needs. I will repeat, the chest may be examined before and after. Impossible to discover the secret.

The interior of the chest will hold a poker-sized deck in the box.

Note: if you perform in a restaurant, bar or any darkened area, you will still be able to decern the contents of the chest.

Available in aged European oak or mahogany. Each chest is carefully inspected, hand polished and signed by its creator.

Chest measures 4.5” x 3.3/8” x 1 ¾”.

NO ELECTRONICS-MECHANICAL OPERATION.

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