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Dannicus Special user San Diego Ca. 618 Posts |
Our most deceptive mentalism tool since the release of best selling L4bc0 m1nd8ust3r wooden clipboard.
Last year Brett Barry asked me to create a box to hide Hugo Shelly's amazing Insight reader. With Hugo's permission, I designed and built a stage version, which although deceptive, was not meant to be handled or examined. All available units sold out in under a week. For a full release to the Magic and Mentalism community, I decided to create a smaller, sleeker, and fully examinable version, which could be freely handed out to the audience without fear of detection. This new model is part Insight holder and part Japanese puzzle box. A self-contained locking mechanism ensures that there is no way to access the hidden compartment without knowing the method. The beauty however, is that the little box is so deceptive people will never suspect a secret in the first place. Boxes are individually hand made with extraordinary attention to detail. The hand rubbed finish is comprised of 13 coats of boiled linseed, which strengthens and preserves the wood ensuring its beauty for a lifetime of performances. The boxes pictured are inlaid Walnut and Poplar. Other American and exotic hardwoods are available upon request (pricing and build times are subject to wood availability). Each box will be custom built to order on a first come, first served basis. Turn-around time is between two to five weeks depending on the number of orders in the queue. Reserve your Hide Insight on our website at www.handcraftedmiracles.com As always, don't hesitate to contact me directly with any questions. Best regards, Dan
Owner of Handcrafted Miracles, San Diego
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Dannicus Special user San Diego Ca. 618 Posts |
Both pictured models are now sold. If I get any orders in the next few days I will start another build. Thank you all for looking.
Owner of Handcrafted Miracles, San Diego
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dooblehorn Inner circle Pittsburg, CA 2474 Posts |
Dan, this is GREAT! I had a box built for my insight, but was never happy with the secret compartment, way too easy for a spec to find...it's still a beautiful box, but not nearly as nice as yours look.
Just ordered the lovely Poplar. Thanks for making these!! They look fantastic. |
Dannicus Special user San Diego Ca. 618 Posts |
Thanks for your order brother and glad you liked the video. As you can see we put a lot of thought in to making it as perfect, deceptive and thoroughly examineable as possible.
I will be anxious to hear your thoughts after you receive it. In this case, I don't believe the pictures or even the video does it justice.I am really pleased with the final result. I Killed a lot of wee morning hours building, trying and discarding models before getting it to its final release state. I hope itfar exceeds your expectations.
Owner of Handcrafted Miracles, San Diego
www.handcraftedmiracles.com See our items and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handcraftedmiracles |
dooblehorn Inner circle Pittsburg, CA 2474 Posts |
Seriously, if you own Insight, you owe it to yourself to at least check out Dan's beautiful box custom made for this effect. Words cannot describe how nice this handmade box is. Dan really cares about making a quality product and making sure you are happy; stellar customer service, I would say. You definitely won't be sorry if you purchase one of these.
Vision Cube: Odin's Eye is next on my list. So you know, I am not affiliated with Handcrafted Miracles in any way, just a satisfied and happy customer. |
Dannicus Special user San Diego Ca. 618 Posts |
Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it.
Owner of Handcrafted Miracles, San Diego
www.handcraftedmiracles.com See our items and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handcraftedmiracles |
MatthewSims Special user 778 Posts |
I've been thinking about getting Insight for a while now. I'm a little confused though as to what this box achieves. Can anyone PM me with some information or possibly a video?
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Beautiful box Dannicus.
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Relick666 Special user 604 Posts |
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On Jul 9, 2017, MatthewSims wrote: I just PM'd you. |
Dannicus Special user San Diego Ca. 618 Posts |
Thanks guys! Sorry for the delayed response it's been busy. Let me know if you still have questions via pm. I will try to check it for the next few days.
Owner of Handcrafted Miracles, San Diego
www.handcraftedmiracles.com See our items and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handcraftedmiracles |
Dannicus Special user San Diego Ca. 618 Posts |
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On Jul 9, 2017, bowers wrote: Thanks mate, I am pretty happy with it. I think it is really deceptive and I'd bet no one would discover or access the hidden compartment unless they knew how, even if they know it has one. In a real performance situation there is just no way....
Owner of Handcrafted Miracles, San Diego
www.handcraftedmiracles.com See our items and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/handcraftedmiracles |
falihahmed New user 27 Posts |
Is there anybody has this box to sell? thanks
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The great Gumbini Inner circle 3062 Posts |
As nice as this box is I suggest you talk to Dannicus to order yours. Some things tend to stay in the hands of those fortunate to have them.
Good magic to all, Eric |
falihahmed New user 27 Posts |
I orderd this from Dan few months ago. and after 5 weeks of waitig I contacted him and he told me he will work on making it in the next few days and would keep me informed. after another 5 weeksi didn't hear a word from him. contacted him again and he replied a week later that his shop was closed a month ago and he will not be able to make props any longer. If you closed your shop amonth ago you should at least refund me the 425$ and informed me about it! not to wait another month without saying a word. I don't trust him at all.
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jaizon Inner circle By time you read this I will have 1552 Posts |
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On Apr 14, 2018, falihahmed wrote: Does not seem like him at all. Clearly, something is going on. I have only known him to be honest. |
Robert M Inner circle 2482 Posts |
So, what's going on? Is the shop closed? I, too, had a box made for Insight, but these look nicer.
Robert |
falihahmed New user 27 Posts |
Here is the email that I got from him."Ahmed, unfortunately we've had to close up shop about a month ago.
The vast majority of our equipment was taken to settle bank debts. We no longer have the equipment to complete your order. We've refunded your payment and extend our sincerest apologies. Best Regards, Dan.". |
saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10794 Posts |
This is my understanding of the situation based on speaking with Dan over a year ago. I have no contact but this is what I learned then:
I’m not at all surprised - I liked Dan but what killed him in my opinion financially was his bum deal with Murphy’s. He committed to manufacturing a huge huge # of custom wood boxes for Murphy’s at a VERY small margin. He said then to me that he would “lose money” on the deal Murphy’s made, but that Murphy’s offered him a tempting cash “advance” - which he desperately needed to survive for food etc, and to buy more equipment. I questioned him then and said why make a bad deal with the devil? It was a apparently a disastrous decision. Dan is a talented woodworker, but perhaps not a great businessman. I still contend that creators should seek other options than partnering with a monopoly company that spits guys like Dan out yearly, and sometimes takes advantage of them. Ultimately Dan likely made some poor choices. Very sad indeed.
Creator of The SvenPad Supreme(R) line of aerospace level quality, made in the USA utility props. https://svenpads.com/
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