Magic Wagon - The Telegraph Chest

[Olaf S]

The Telegraph Chest - Early September 2020

Prior to the effect being performed, a beautiful wooden chest is padlocked and handed to the person in charge of the venue. He also agrees to display it prominently until the day of show with a small sign stating, “This Chest Contains A Prediction of the Future.” On the evening of the show, the person in charge is given the key to open the chest. Inside he finds a folded piece of paper. Another spectator then reads the headlines of the day’s newspaper out loud. The person in charge now reads out the written prediction. They are the same, not word for word, but there can’t be any doubt that the performer has indeed predicted the future! It is an unbelievable effect.

This type of prediction chest basically contains a prediction of a forthcoming newspaper headline, even though the chest has been under guard for over a week or longer. “The effect has been inspired by Mason/Arturo - The World’s Greatest Prediction Chest” and was also intended for the classic headline prediction; however, it could also be used for the more trendy current “Dream Date,” or “Dream Car” themes. The instructions have been written by Mr. John Talbot and outline extra routines which can be performed with the “The Telegraph Chest.” The mysteries that can be created with this system are limited only by one’s imagination!

The Telegraph Chest measures approximately 10cms wide, 8.8cms high and 8cms deep and has been completely handcrafted from natural aged teak wood with a lightly distressed oil finish and slightly tarnished brass hardware has also been fitted for an age look. It also has an exceedingly clever injection method for the prediction billet and as a result, each unit was assembled using over 50 wooden parts and taking over 40 hours of work to make. It also comes complete with a wooden key box that measures approximately 8.5cms wide, 5.5cms high and 6cms deep and includes a padlock and keys.

Released soon. Our special thanks to Mr. John M. Talbot for the effect name
recommendation and for writing the instructions and routine ideas.

[Rob Rand]

After reading more info about this effect, the predecessors, I am intrigued by this item...

Tomorrow 1 sep we will know more, then this item will be released by MW.

[Olaf S]

Availabe now for 325 USD - exactly my price tip

[Simon Corneille]

Sold out

[Rob Rand]

I'm glad I bought it almost right away!

When I placed my order 59 were available.

A few hours afterwards 28

Then 14

Finally zero...

[Simon Corneille]

I'm glad I bought it almost right away!

When I placed my order 59 were available.

A few hours afterwards 28

Then 14

Finally zero...

That was incredibly fast. I'm not sure exactly why... It certainly is a very special and collectable prop, but quite expensive too. I think it appealed to many new customers, and the dealers jumped on it as well!

[Olaf S]

Supposedly even the dealers are already sold out ?

If true, this would be a very unusual occurrence

[Ralf R]

Seems to have been one of the fastest sales in the recent time. Especially the last 10 copies or so seem to have been sold in almost no time which seemingly led to problems in the ordering process for some buyers. It's like in the good old MW times .

[Rob Rand]

I received my copy today

I didn’t know how it worked and didn’t want to know, I wanted to be surprised.

And man, was I surprised!

Never thought it would work like that!

It’s simply amazing, clever and brilliant!

And very unusual, never seen this before...

[John B.]

Wow! You got it fast! I am looking forward to getting mine and seeing the working. Is anything examinable (even cursory)?

[Olaf S]

I didn’t know how it worked and didn’t want to know, I wanted to be surprised.
And man, was I surprised ! Never thought it would work like that !
It’s simply amazing, clever and brilliant !

I can imagine that the surprise was great
Is a really extraordinary principle
Hope it works well in practise

[Ralf R]

I just posted my first impressions with the TC in the members section not knowing that Rob did that also here. So Rob, we had quite the same impressions .

[marcrodt]

I have this as well.

In principle I like it very, very much. It's really clever. But I worry a bit about handling this in a performance situation. How would you misdirect the audience in "the moment"?

[Olaf S]

In principle I like it very, very much. It's really clever. But I worry a bit about handling this
in a performance situation ... How would you misdirect the audience in "the moment" ?

These are exactly my considerations, but it could be that a magician think too critically

However, I find some overcoming handling barriers is a challenge with this trick ...

[Rob Rand]

Just keep in mind.

Nobody will ever think of such a ‘weird’ mechanism.

I did a pretty good performance for my wife today, the Houdini effect, where Houdini manages to IMprison himself, with the help of the always so useful Quiver.

Audience has NO clue!

Audience HAS NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENS!

Do it slowly, and no sounds will be heard.

[Simon Corneille]

I agree with Rob...
I chose a small vintage padlock for my set (and placed some more in the "key box"). I plan to use an outer plexi box to isolate the chest even more prior to the "revelation". Great addition to the collection!

[Olaf S]

I chose a small vintage padlock for my set and placed some more in the "key box"

Putting a little more into the "key box" is a useful distraction

This beautiful Plexiglas box is of course a perfect addition

[John B.]

Agree this is great Simon! Beautiful photo- this looks very classy!

[Olaf S]

An inexplicable magical news reception from the future