T-161 to T-170
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T-161
Parabox
Lubor Fiedler
Description
See the back of the package.
Comments
This is an enhanced version of Lubor Fiedler’s Gozinta Box where boxes of the same size can fit inside one another. A sponge ball routine developed by Toru Suzuki was incorporated into the Gozinta Box presentation to make Parabox.
My Rating [i]
Very Good (7)
Examinable
Yes, except for the red sponge ball
Repeatability/Reset
It needs to be reset in private
Additional Items Needed
None
Prop Notes
The first version of the trick had a black box and a red box where in future releases the black box was replaced with a blue box. Nothing else was changed other than the color of one of the boxes. Store the sponge balls separately because the dye from the blue ball can stain the red and especially the yellow ball. Very Often you can see the yellow ball already stained in the sealed package. Tenyo sponge material is the softest in the world. If you have never used a Tenyo sponge then you are missing out.
Performance Notes
Wet and ring your sponge balls at least an hour before performing. Once they are wet and ringed they will regain their shape as well as grow in size. A good tip by Steve Vil of New Jersey, USA, is that at the end of the presentation, stack the sponge balls on top of your fist (first red, then blue and yellow) and press the three balls into your closed fist. When you open your fist there is no longer three small balls but one large red one. I perform Parabox using Steve’s enhancement.
Package Notes
This trick was released originally in the Vintage Blister on Card package in English and Japanese and later released in a Modern Japanese Box package.
Availability [i]
1 every 3 months or so.
Approximate Pricing [i]
$250 for a sealed English packaged version
$150 for a like new version in neatly opened English package
$100 for a like new loose version.
Links
Translated Development Story from the official Japanese Tenyo Magic Site
Focus On Tenyo on the Tenyo Magic Forum
Performance Video on YouTube
Buy replacement yellow sponge ball on this site
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1993
T-162
Credit Slasher
Toru Suzuki
1994
T-163
Burglar Ball
Shigeru Sugawara
1994
T-164
Metal Matrimony
Hiroshi Kondo
1994
T-165
Crystal Pyramid
Tomoyuki Shimomura
Description
See the back of the package.
Comments
This is an iconic Tenyo that is a favorite of many. The imagery of the pyramid and the heroglyphics make for a interesting prop.
Pros
• Very nice looking prop with great theme
• Diabolical gimmick
Cons
• There is a slight “noise” issue
• Difficult to carry around
My Rating [i]
Pretty Good (6)
Examinable
No
Repeatability/Reset
Instant
Additional Items Needed
A silk large enough to cover the prop
Prop Notes
Their is a variation for the prop of Crystal Pyramid. The base comes in both green and purple. The purple version is for sure rarer.
Performance Notes
Often Tenyophiles complain about this trick being noisy. I do not find it a problem. The coin is being transported from the holder to the inside of the sccophogaus. I wouldn’t image that to be a silent transport. Also I use a dime instead of a quarter which softens the sound.
PACKAGE NOTES
This trick was released originally in the Cello Bag w. Aqua Card package and J-Numbered Box.
AVAILABILITY [I]
1 every 1 or 2 months
APPROXIMATE PRICING [I]
$75 for a like new one in package.
LINKS
Development Story on the official Tenyo Magic Site
Performance Video on YouTube
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1994
T-166
Oh No!
Toru Suzuki
1994
T-167
Future Clock
Toru Suzuki
Description
See the back of the package.
Comments
Future clock is a mechanical marvel but the provided routine does not do the trick justice. That is why I developed the Sherlock Holmes Clock Add-On for Future Clock and Mind Scanner (another trick needing a good routine). With the Sherlock Holmes Clock Add-On an interesting story is presented that enhances the overall effect.
Pros
• The effect is very strong
• It has a brilliant mechanical gimmick
• It is a very cool prop
Cons
• The routine is not as strong as the effect.
• It is a bit large
• It gets scuffed easily
My Rating [i]
Pretty Good (6)
Examinable
You can hand out the clock and the case separately
Repeatability/Reset
Instant
Additional Items Needed
None
PACKAGE NOTES
This trick was released originally in the Cello Bag w. Aqua Card package and J-Numbered Box.
Availability [i]
1 every 1 or 2 months
Approximate Pricing [i]
$75 for a like new one in package. There is no such thing as a sealed one since it comes in the Aqua Card in Cello Bag package and I have had a half dozen of these come through and none were brand new.
Links
Performance Video on YouTube
Focus On Tenyo on the Tenyo Magic Forum
Buy Sherlock Holmes Clock Add-On on this site
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1994
T-168
Floral Fantasy
Yusaku Chida
1994
T-169
Zone Infinity
Atsushi Fukano
1995
T-170
The Pillars of Thor
Hiroshi Kondo
T-161 to T-170
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