The 2 page stapled literature that comes with 'Box 98' doesn't reveal the box's sneaky little secret
but discusses the thinking behind it and the reasons it looks like it does and the many trials and
errors Dan Frecks and his son went through during its inception to the final product. It's not a
pretty box but rather crude in appearance. The key hole shape is surrounded by an octagon indention
with a round plastic ring glued into it. The trim running along the sides are for the most part
flush but not seamless. The plastic body reminds me of those gift boxes that wrist watches came in
back in the 1970's from departments stores, nothing fancy but functional. It looks like just an
older plastic box that locks. The innocence that's intentionally put into this box is logical and
makes perfect sense. Dan discusses this and even admits some buyers maybe put off at first sight of
it. The brass lock, key, and hinges are nice, almost nostalgic, additions to this amazing unimposing
box that is 'Box Ninety-Eight'.
The secret in this box is so simple it's ridiculous,
which is what makes it so great. It's a very easy and practical box to use. It's not self working
and practice is required to get the motions fluid to make the loads invisible. Dan Frecks does a
great job explaining the box and teaching some great routines with it. Many revolve around a folded
selection appearing inside the box theme and he teaches John Scarne's 'mercury fold' to make the
instructions complete for these routines.
Get one while it's available, that's my advice.
Cleverly Simple & Simply Clever Box
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