1 review for Supreme Drawer Box (Joss House Drawer Box) by Owen Magic Supreme, Thayer Quality Magic
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Andy Martin –
According to Dr. Albo in (Albo 11, pg. 85 and The Ultimate Thayer, pg. 166) this very clever Drawer Box was devised by Floyd Thayer c. 1930 and then later produced by Owen Magic Supreme. It became known as the Joss House Drawer Box c. 1950 and was featured in Owen Brothers List #3 c. 1951.
The distinct stencil work is very clearly by Carl Owen, and this one is stamped Owen on the bottom. Based on the style of the earlier ones shown in the Albo books it is most likely that even the ones sold by Thayer Quality Magic were also made by Carl Owen too when he worked there.
As far as Drawer Box evolution is concerned this came after the Hinged Open Back Drawer Box and before the Sesame Drawer Box and in my opinion the Joss House Drawer Box is the more versatile and most amazing production item.
When choosing the two loads to get the most out of this box you want to use silks and more solid items for the first load, to show some volume and then come back with some spring items for the second production as the second load is much smaller than the first. Loading the second load can be a bit of a challenge too so choosing the spring items has to be done with some care. I found spring flowers to be perfect.
Although it is close, this is not the prettiest Drawer Box I have seen, that honor goes to Milson-Worth’s stunning Sesame Drawer Box but it is certainly the most convincing one I have seen.
An amazing Double production 🙂