Here we have another fine Egyptian styled item from Dietmar Willert, this time a wonderful box that allows you to see the position of a clock dial selected by the spectator. On the bottom it shows “12/87”. This does not mean #12 of 87 made but #12 and the year it was manufactured: 1987.
Other props have used similar methods including Bob Kline’s Spirit Time, Martin Breese’s Cyclops Box, Hardini’s Mental Chess, Jack Ruda’s Temple of Goo, even John Cornelius’ Thought Transmitter and I’m sure there are many others. Much of Dietmar Willert’s work was based on the work of Jan Gol and I believe this effect was based on his: “The Miracle Clock of the Desert Rabbit“.
The Tomb of Cleopatra is a beautiful looking prop, expertly crafted by hand and works flawlessly. My collection of Dietmar Willert Cleopatra themed props is almost complete now and what a fine mini-collection they make 🙂
Combine this with something like Larry Becker’s Versadex Wallet and you have an absolute miracle!
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