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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

  1. The George Boston Combination Coin Box" in New Modern Coin Magic by J.B. Bobo, page 230.