Build This Magic Box

This box makes things dissapear. I will show you how I built it and the secret to how it works.

[@gustavthemagician]

Great job, very well made. A tip from a magician who uses these type of boxes for over forty years: Work the other way around. Show the box empty first, then let something appear. The more the better. Flags, sweets, anything flashy or colourfull. That is impossible, it was empty, so surprise-effect. That way nobody suspects the box and they all focus on the flags/sweets, you then just put the box away. If you vanish something they want to see the box, because they see it as a puzzle and the box must have something to do with it. Our audience is not stupid. If you just show an empty box , snap your fingers and fill it with sweets/flags they don't get the time to think and now they can see, feel and even eat whatever you produced. (make sure to produce only edible flags.).

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Gustav. Thank you so very much for that amazing tip. It makes so much sense. Thank you for watching and good luck to your journey as a magician.

[@RealMangaAddict]

This blew my mind, such a subtle alteration, but makes soo much sense.

[@bzakie2]

It started off simple, then got more complicated!

[@bennieholcomb4908]

Gustav, I am already thinking of this design with a PK ring activation so there is no hole...also thinking a good card trick using it would be "Selected card appears inside formaly empty box"..lot of great potential uses for this wonderfull gadget! Thanks Ron!

[@feathers352]

As person who builds magic equipment for a living, you do a great and clear job of explaining the construction process.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comment.

[@BobMuir100]

Brilliant! Loved it so very much, once I get set up this will be one of my early builds, thank you. Bob England

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching Bob.

[@dannyhager9767]

What a great video! Your patience and teaching is unparalleled!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Danny. I appreciate your kind words.

[@bishopp14]

This is one of the best build videos I've seen in a while! Outstanding work sir!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@Sebastopolmark]

A fun project with a great result AND very easy to follow. Thanks! !! !!!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for the kind comment.

[@richardbeck2911]

Thanks so much for the great instructions. These will make great gifts for my grandkids!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching.

[@davidharvey5672]

Great fun project Ron thanks for sharing

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. Tell your friends.

[@Amy_McFarland]

I really like this build. You are a great teacher!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching Amy.

[@andyvanvoast8481]

You're a good man ,Ron. Keep up the great work.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Andy.

[@Bobbyg2018]

Outstanding instructional video. Thanks!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thanks Bobby and thanks for watching.

[@paulcowen2093]

Great fun project looking forward to making a couple! Liked your explanation, so easy to follow.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Paul. Have fun.

[@kevinmia6433]

Love it. Thank you. I’m gonna have fun and build one too! 🇬🇧

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thanks for watching and enjoy your self.

[@juanhernandez-rq6bi]

Wow. You had me wondering how it works. Beautiful piece of art.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@Kosmoski99]

Thanks Ron, nice little project and well presented

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for the comment.

[@marcosdasilva1615]

Excelente proyecto! Bien explicado para la elaboración de estas cajas mágicas, nos gustaría pudiera seguir subiendo videos de construcción de estuches y cajas para magia, de desaparición y aparición de conejos, palomas entre otros, gracias me Suscribo a su Canal, Felicitaciones! Excelente Éxitos!!!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Really nice work and your editing was spot on I think the grandkids are going to love it. Cheers for sharing your well worth a sub

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Bradley for subscribing. I enjoy the editing process.

[@freds4703]

Very high quality video! Thanks.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Fred.

[@donesry2902]

That’s great fun. Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed your video

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for your support.

[@kartoontats3177]

Hell yea that turned out really great and who doesn’t like to stick their finger in a box😂 I love innuendos, it’s the little things in life

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching.

[@paddywakk5635]

Great video. Enjoyed watching a craftsman.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching.

[@jaayjones5937]

A lot of people could follow your type of KZbin video, short introduction and extremely detailed explanations. Reminiscent of Norm Abram.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you. An honor to be compared to Norm.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Very nice, Ron! Enjoyed the video!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Phil. I appreciate that.

[@bubbadoom1837]

This was a fine video, and it looks to be a good and fun project. I've subbed to your channel, and rang the bell. Thank you, sir.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you. I appreciat your support.

[@bigjoe8922]

Nice I couldn’t figure out what happened to the second plywood box when you moved on to the oak . Until the end😂 fooled me

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching Joe.

[@BubbaLeroy]

Thanks a lot! That would make a great gift!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Josh.

[@Maggioretom]

Well done sir!!!👏👏👏

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching.

[@EmptyGlass99]

Fun little project, well executed, would make a great gift.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@wallyortizjr71]

Awesome thank you for sharing

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Wally. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@_Woodwork.Mix_]

It is a magic! And nice woodworking job!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you.

[@kevinlt69]

Sweet! Thank you, sir! I am a Toys For Tots Coordinator and I will make a bunch of these to give to the children I serve. What kid doesn't want to be a Magician.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Kevin. Good luck and your cause is noble.

[@kevinlt69]

@RonMulletWoodwork I have shared your video with 800 plus other Coordinators in the hopes that some of them like woodcraft as well.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you.

[@Splits-man]

Thank you, I really enjoyed watching and listening to you work. I’ve also subscribed because, how would an American say it? I like your style! 😉👍

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching and subscribing.

[@stevenr53]

WOW!!! I'm impressed. I wish I had the tools, time, and patience to make one. If you'd ever decide to sell one, let me know.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Steven.

[@butchd18]

Great job alot of fun 😊

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you.

[@JohnColgan.]

neat plan, thank you.I was expecting a clip to engage when you fully closed the box, this was more simple and foolproof

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you John for watching.

[@AndrewR74]

That is very cool. Thank you

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching Andrew.

[@ironjungkwonful]

Great video can you tell me what length and gauge Brad you are using?

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. 1/2 in x 23 guage.

[@artgeigel7679]

Do you sell these? Love how it looks.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

No I don't. Thank you for watching.

[@user-ir1xs2ip4y]

Still channeling your inner Les Nessman - wouldn’t recognize you without one.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Yep. My mouth and brain don't always connect. Thanks for watching.

[@stephentopp1512]

Nice fun project

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Stephen.

[@michaeleasler5249]

Curious as to where you found the instructions for building this? Excellent explanation. As another magician, I agree with the earlier remark that it is far better to make something appear, hopefully in a magic act - not one on one. If you fail to heed this, the secret will be penetrated.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. It was in a woodworking magizine. Thank you for your advise. I tried the trick the other way and it worked way better.

[@larrywong6331]

Great explanation, clear and precise , were you a teacher? You would make a good wood shop teacher.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Larry. I have never been a teacher but my hope for my KZbin channel is to teach others the Joy of Woodworking.

[@nperson]

Very good video. I wonder if there is a way to have a hidden button or something else instead of the hole to use to expose the second box. I'll have to work on that.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thanks for watching. That sounds like a good idea. I hope you come up with something.

[@a9ball1]

I would think you could do that with magnets somehow.

[@Pirate19501]

My exact thought. Something more hidden than a big hole in the bottom. If you come up with something please let us know.

[@andrewmusacchio5328]

Awesome

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for commenting and watching.

[@identifying.as.asovereignhuman]

Cool video, I'd like to build one!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. It was a lot of fun.

[@LarryBloom]

Nice video. I don't buy wipe on poly as it is silly expensive compared to taking full poly and thinning 50/50.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Larry. I agree, but I only use it for small box projects. It is more convenient.

[@razorcade]

I use the Wipe on poly, and sand between coats using a piece of brown paper bag. Finish comes out smooth as glass.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. It works really well.

[@liolone]

lovely, thank's

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching.

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

Looks great, now do a zig-zag illusion :D

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching the video and commenting.

[@jlinkels]

This is an excellent woodworking video. Too many woodworking videos use high speed playback which is just contradicting the art of woodworking. Besides, the explanation and narration was very clear, as was the video quality of the recording.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for the kind words. I use only my Iphone.

[@EpRoos]

Very cool box! I thought the solution was indeed something like that. Love the way you explain everything. Trying to follow but 1/4 of an inch..... So complex. How many Milimeters is that? Sorry i live in the Netherlands. 😅

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for your comment. I am happy I can share my joy of woodworking with other parts of the world. I agree the metric system is sinpler, but I live in the United States. I'm sure Google can convert the dimensions for you.

[@RichWoods23]

Google will give you an exact answer for conversions but that could lead to the boxes having awkward dimensions, where you have to round up or down correctly in each instance to get each box to fit inside the other. An easier way is to look at what materials you have at hand and scale from them. For example, if you only have 4mm and 8mm plywood then for every 1/8 inches given anywhere in the measurements, replace it with 4mm (so that 1/4 inch becomes 8mm, 2 inches becomes 6.4cm, etc, even though in the real world 2 inches = 5.08cm). If you have 3mm and 6mm plywood available, you'd use 1/8 inch to 3mm as your scale factor (2 inches becomes 4.8cm, etc).

[@Pirate19501]

Love it! Do you sell these? I may give it a shot making one?

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

I only made 5. Thank you.

[@Pirate19501]

@@RonMulletWoodwork Thank you. Nice work!

[@tizzzert]

I think it would be cooler if it was done vice versa, if possible. Where you have to have your thumb in the whole to get the belongings. Like a secret drawer, so when someone is snooping they just see an empty drawer. I was definitely intrigued I'll have to make one to trick some family members! 😂

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

It was easy to make and you will definitely suprise your family.

[@RichWoods23]

If you want to do that, you could fit a catch in place of the thumb hole so that pressure on the catch releases the secret drawer.

[@scootermom1791]

15:25 "I'm sure most of you have figured out how all this works anyway." *Me:* Still trying to figure out how it works. Lol

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thanks for watching. Sorry for the confusion.

[@scootermom1791]

@@RonMulletWoodwork not a problem. I'm glad you showed how it worked at the end. It reminded me of my favorite "magic" trick from when I was a kid: a disappearing coin box. You put a coin in a slot then close the box, which pushes (slides) the coin into a hidden compartment within the box. When you open it again, the coin isn't there. And to magically make it reappear, you have to turn the box around without your audience noticing, open the box from the other side and voila! The coin has reappeared! It was my favorite trick because I didn't have to do any sleight of hand movements. My fingers were (and still are) too short to get that to work. Anyway, your box is a lot better not only because of the quality but also because you can make larger things "disappear" besides just coins. This is definitely on my wish list of "to-do" items. I have to get more tools (especially a saw) before I'll be able to try making though. 🙂

[@jeffharden7765]

Awesome! Thank you Sir. Im making this for my grandson. He loves fooling people.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you Jeff. I'm sure he will enjoy it.

[@ikepigott]

There’s an old principle in magic, that everything is there for a reason. (If you could perform the illusion without something, you would.) That’s the essence of the black paint. The black obscures the differences in grain for the inner and more-inner boxes. And going with matte finish ensures that quirks of light and reflection don’t give anything away.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. Even with flat black, the strong light reflected the grain difference.

[@paulmaryon9088]

Hee hee, know what I'm doing tomorrow ! Thanks

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Have fun. That's what it's all abuot.

[@chrishelbling3879]

I always trust a carpenter with bandages all over his hands & fingers. :)

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

LOL. Thank you for watching.

[@Uniquettt]

Contact a magic dealer you could have a extra income and pleasure to many a magician. Great build great tutorial excellent tips keep well keep safe keep creating

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for tuning in.

[@vicsaunders9710]

👏👏👍

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching Vic.

[@ironjungkwonful]

Ron am I crazy or is the inside box also 1/4 in the video? I built mine spot on using 1/8 for the inside and it’s got a little more play inside the big box.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. The inside box thickness is slightly more than 1/8". What is important is to make the inside box just slightly smaller overall for a loose fit.

[@rodjames]

put a guard on that circular saw or you will have to magic up some new fingers

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

You're right. It is always safer with the guards.

[@corretor-giliardi]

teria as medidas das caixas ou um pdf ? gostaria de tentar fazer em uma laser co2 ...

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. I'm sorry I don't understand your language but I think you are asking about a pdf. I don't have one.

[@ClaudioArgentoDesigns]

Make one where you can saw in half your assistant

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. If I had an assistant, I might try that.

[@user-fh8tv5bq6x]

How can I get that box

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. I don't have them for sale. This was only a how to build video.

[@kevincinnamontoast3669]

Love your woodworkery, but you play fast and loose with the witchcraft. Stay safe.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

I will beware. Thank you for watching Kevin.

[@amiganutt]

No Beeswax? Soap works too in a pinch.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thanks for watching. I agree completely.

[@cckcc7802]

[@fatblokeonabicyle9569]

Love the box and the trick, but it’s disappearing not ‘dissapearing’ … really sorry. It’s an easy mistake to make 👍

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. Thank you for pointing that out. I never noticed it.

[@Joh750]

I still do not understand the placing of the finger has the magic effect !!

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. The finger in the hole keeps the inner box from moving when the box is opened.

[@fmphotooffice5513]

15:50 Whatcha came for...

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thanks for watching to the end.

[@fmphotooffice5513]

@@RonMulletWoodwork Nice work. Congrats. Box looks amazing. 🙂

[@billybob8686]

Explain that there are 3 boxes, not inner/outer

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. By the end of the video I think everyone understands there are 3 boxes.

[@Enhaneunzig]

I'll never understand why the US still uses the imperial system. Metric ist much more precise and logical. I could may understand if imperial were an independent system, but its completly standardized on the metric system. Thats so ridiculous.....

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. I agree the metric system is more logical if it is taught.

[@Richard_Broom_Photography]

Too many adverts. Stoped watching.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

I'm sorry you were disappointed. Thank you for clicking on my video.

[@corvus1238]

96 % of the world's population uses metric measurements. NINETY SIX PERCENT. Your channel goes out to the whole world. Is the USA perhaps just a little bit insular do you think? Just asking!

[@privacytest9126]

Leave him be! Don't watch it if you don't like Imperial measurements.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching. I don't know where on the earth you live, but I do understand your reasoning.

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for your support.

[@heppcatt7338]

Yes indeed, there's all those countries of the world that use the metric system... and then there's that one country that has landed men on the moon! :)

[@chrisashdown1484]

@@heppcatt7338 With a international team

[@jorges1985]

👏😃

[@RonMulletWoodwork]

Thank you for watching.