Simplicity Card Box (Blue) by Supreme Magic Company

1 review for Simplicity Card Box (Blue) by Supreme Magic Company

1. Rated 4 out of 5

   Andy Martin – January 24, 2022

   Supreme released this interesting little card box in yellow c. 1966 and released it again in blue c. 1977. There is little difference, apart from color, between the two though the lid fits on slightly differently. But the size and depth are the same. This is the later blue version.

   The 2 pages of instructions come with a number of ideas. The key difference with this card box when compared with more standard ones is that there is a small recess in the bottom and the lid is not connected to the base. If you want to really examine the box, this box allows you to fairly easily ditch the flap and card.

   However, my favorite idea based on the instructions is a no move approach and to use a sheet of newspaper (or other paper should work) and you can then can do a seamless switch with no moves or effort and even match a freely selected card in the box. This is how it goes:

   • Lay a sheet of newspaper down to secure the performance area.
   • Have a spectator shuffle and chose any card (no force) without looking at it and place the card face down on the newspaper.
   • Cover the card with the small box (to allow for an impression).
   • Lift the box up and have them retrieve their card.
   • Hand them the box and ask them to open the lid and compare the card in the box with their chosen card.
   • It matches.
   • The cards and the box are 100% clean and you didn’t do any moves.  I think this approach has some legs for sure.

   Anyway, a different card box design that you don’t see very often that I know you need in your collection 🙂