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SS08: Diabolic Block Box by Wellington Enterprises, Don Potts

(c. 1960,1978,2021)
Out of stock

Estimated: $420 - $780
*** NO Reserve Price ***
Item condition: New

Winning Bid: $1,225.00

Description

The Diabolitrick (Diabolitrik) was invented and made in a limited run by Don Potts c. 1960 and again in 1978. Bill Schmeelk at Wellington Enterprises took Don’s original idea and came up with this vastly improved version and called it the Diabolic Block Box. In particular, Bill addressed these shortcomings in the original design:

  • The original effect was highly sensitive of angles – Bill has really streamlined these and now it is a joy to perform with very few angle issues.
  • The tube to reproduce the die was too short and it was easy to flash the block prematurely.
  • The solid block could not be freely handled by the spectator.
  • The single front door meant you could not perform the standard byplay of showing the block having vanished from one side or the other.
  • The front door could not be closed after the block had vanished

All of these issues have been resolved and improved and the new outfit is made better than ever and a thing of beauty.

This really is the perfect die box effect for all situations and I know you’ll love it 🙂

Effect: The most modern, fast moving die box type effect on the market today – this will become a classic.

The audience sees you take the block, cleanly drop it through the empty tube and then drop it inside the box. The block then openly slides back and forth in the box and the audience can see it actually slide. Each time you can open the other compartment to show it is empty.

This happens and not only do they see the block side they hear it too.

At any time the vanish happens instantly and the block has clearly left the box, only to be found in the previously empty tube.

Remember:

  • Visible but undetectable switch in the tube. No old fashioned “HAT ” moves.
  • Block seen visibly, sliding from side to side.
  • See right through box when block vanishes.

(Notice: Includes: Printed Instructions.)

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Auction History

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Highest bidder was: Private

Date Bid User Auto
April 21, 2023 7:02 pm$1,225.00Private Auto
April 21, 2023 7:02 pm$1,200.00Private
April 21, 2023 6:47 pm$1,175.00Private Auto
April 21, 2023 6:47 pm$1,150.00Private
April 21, 2023 6:45 pm$1,125.00Private Auto
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April 21, 2023 5:06 pm$1,000.00Private
April 21, 2023 5:06 pm$950.00Private Auto
April 21, 2023 5:06 pm$925.00Private
April 19, 2023 7:07 pm$900.00Private Auto
April 19, 2023 7:07 pm$875.00Private
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April 19, 2023 10:59 am$750.00Private
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April 19, 2023 10:21 am$705.00Private
April 19, 2023 7:17 am$680.00Private
April 19, 2023 7:17 am$655.00Private Auto
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April 19, 2023 12:38 am$475.00Private
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April 19, 2023 12:16 am$99.00Private
April 19, 2023 12:00 amAuction started

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