Mini Flying Die (Painted, Rare) by Mel Babcock

This effect was originally called The Alphabet Block and was invented by Okito c. 1910. It is thought to be the only item that Okito created specifically for children.

Mel started producing these for his own use at least as early as 1974 (see the clip from Linking ring). When he started his business he created three versions of this effect  (Large, Small, and Mini). The mini version was the rarest, and the painted mini version even rarer still.

It is a beautifully made prop, that is easy to do and looks very effective.

Notice: includes the custom box for storage but also it is perfect for use during the performance and it makes a little more sense than using a hat.

Effect: A die placed in a small box invisibly travels to an empty hat. It momentarily appears in an open-topped larger box before finally arriving in the hat. At the conclusion, when the small box is opened to show that the die is gone, a ball is found in its place.

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