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bassinator New user Louisiana 86 Posts |
So I'm still slowly learning more and more about coin magic and have been interested in getting something like an okito box to learn. I've seen some of the custom made ones, but I'm looking for something for a reasonable price to be able to try before committing to a high quality product. I didn't really see a recent topic related to this. Anyone have any suggestions?
I'm also interested to know which type of box would be best to start with or if there is a good set to consider to try them all. I'm mainly use American half dollars, but I'm sure most boxes will come in that size. |
pabloinus Inner circle 1681 Posts |
Any boxes made of aluminum are fine (the weight is not ideal but to try it out is ok), or when you get 50 post you can ask in the for sale section for used ones.
There are more selection of boxes and manufacturers in the Half dollar size, than in dollar or quarter size. There are boxes that will fit an expanded shell and others like Chazpro Buddha series that accept only coins, no shells, but the shape is more appealing than the regular okito box shape. Roy Kueppers used to sell MoJO boxes that is a routine by Bob Farmer that includes 3 aluminum boxes (I think 2 okito and 1 boston) and the routine that is fantastic. I hope this helps Pablo |
Nev Blenk Regular user Northumberland UK 126 Posts |
Like Pablo says some of the cheaper boxes, including the aluminium ones are quite light but function perfectly fine to start out with. If you become serious and want to spend more $ there is quite a selection out there to chose from. You get what you pay for I guess.
Personally I have always used a set of Roth boxes. They are more robust, taller, thicker rimmed and heavier than most which make some more advanced moves a bit easier. You can get the Roth style boxes from Roy Kuppers or Airship Magic. Nev
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bassinator New user Louisiana 86 Posts |
Great feedback. I've seen the boxes from Roy Kueppers and Airship Magic. Both look like they produce some good quality boxes. I like the routine I saw with the Mojo set. If I stick with this, I can justify getting those more expensive ones, but I do want to start out on the cheaper end. I can start to look around for used ones as well.
Are there any decent budget friendly versions out there? |
Poof-Daddy Inner circle Considering Stopping At Exactly 5313 Posts |
There is not a huge line of boxes as far as budget friendly. There are good boxes like Airship sells and most sets that are out there will be in the same price range (give or take a few dollars) and there are cheaper aluminum ones but they are slightly hindered when it comes to the basic move. That said, I got the"Mojo Boogie Box" ebook on Lybrary and bought Tango Aluminum boxes from Penguin. The only reason I went cheaper on these is I bought them in U.S. Quarter size and only for this routine (I use 4 Quarters to be a "$1 bet" for my routine). All 3 boxes (2 okito and 1 Boston) were like $45. I kind of wish I would have spent a few more dollars and got brass because the "move" is hindered enough by the aluminum box as well as the light weight of the quarters. I can still do the routine, I just have to be a lot more careful with the move.
I have a nice set (a Roth Set which is made to hold a "shelled" coin) of half dollar boxes (Brass), they were around $100 back when I got them. I also have a set of Airships Dollar Boxes. By "set" I mean Okito, Slot and Boston. You could do a set of Tango in brass for around $75 (I do not know if they will accept a shell) but you may has well get a good set than to spend that much and eventually upgrade.
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bassinator New user Louisiana 86 Posts |
Great input Poof-Daddy! I'll keep looking into it. I'm not in a big hurry, so I may be on the lookout for some used ones as well.
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bassinator New user Louisiana 86 Posts |
I ended up picking up a used brass okito box on the forum recently. The person I bought it from said it is an original Zee box which I thought was pretty cool.
It's been fun to learn so far, but I need to find a few other good resources for tricks to learn. I've got Bobo's and Whittaker's Coin Box video recent (now I need to watch it). I'm still patiently waiting for the reprint of David Roth's book too. I've also seen a few of the forum topics already on the subject and will dive into those for past advice. |
Nev Blenk Regular user Northumberland UK 126 Posts |
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On Sep 2, 2020, bassinator wrote: On one of his DVD's Roth covers all of his signature sleights that are in his book. I'm sure they are still available. The jury is out wether the book will be reprinted anytime soon. Enjoy your box is a fun prop. Nev
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Tom G Inner circle 2895 Posts |
Also, check out Craig Ousterling's boxes, he'll make whatever you want.
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