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[[Boston Box]] (not invented by George Boston) is an [[Okito Coin Box]] that has a recessed bottom which allows it to appear full after a steal is made. | [[Boston Box]] (not invented by George Boston) is an [[Okito Coin Box]] that has a recessed bottom which allows it to appear full after a steal is made. | ||
George has been erroneously linked to the Boston Box, a variation of the Okito Coin Box, by J.B. Bobo in his book Modern Coin Magic. Most believe now that it just originated in the city of Boston. <ref>The George Boston Combination Coin Box" in New Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo, page 230.</ref> In fact, this kind of box has already been explained chapter 31, in [[The Discovery of Witchcraft]] by [[Reginald Scot]], published in 1584. | George has been erroneously linked to the Boston Box, a variation of the Okito Coin Box, by J.B. Bobo in his book Modern Coin Magic. Most believe now that it just originated in the city of Boston. <ref>The George Boston Combination Coin Box" in [[New Modern Coin Magic]] by J.B. Bobo, page 230.</ref> In fact, this kind of box has already been explained chapter 31, in [[The Discovery of Witchcraft]] by [[Reginald Scot]], published in 1584. | ||
Revision as of 07:59, 27 November 2011
Boston Box (not invented by George Boston) is an Okito Coin Box that has a recessed bottom which allows it to appear full after a steal is made.
George has been erroneously linked to the Boston Box, a variation of the Okito Coin Box, by J.B. Bobo in his book Modern Coin Magic. Most believe now that it just originated in the city of Boston. [1] In fact, this kind of box has already been explained chapter 31, in The Discovery of Witchcraft by Reginald Scot, published in 1584.
References
- ↑ The George Boston Combination Coin Box" in New Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo, page 230.