Magic Tricks

The AmazeBox is pretty imgemious in my opinion, it is absolutely and completely deceptive. I really do love this very clever utility item!

So why only 3 stars? First, one of AmazeBox's greatest assets is also (IMHO) one of its greatest weaknesses - it's made of cardboard. Cardboard is not that durable over time and can easily become damaged in the hands of spectators. This is not an inexpensive item to replace, so I do worry about its durability over time. I've used mine about 25 times or so thus far and it still looks fine, but age and use will definitely take their toll at some point. I just wish there was a less costly way to replace it than to pay full price each and every time.

Second, I really dislike the Velcro system used to hold down the flaps. Mine keep ripping off the inside of the cardboard, as the Velcro is so strong that the pads themselves rip off the box before the Velcro detaches from itself. I might try replacing with a magnet or something, but at least for me, the Velcro discs have not been very good. In fact, this problem has a lot to do with contributing to the first problem I noted (I.e. The relative flimsiness of the cardboard).

Finally, this isn't a complaint about the box per se, but the instructions refer to a protective sleeve for the box once it is taken apart after a show. I never received such a sleeve.

Again, I do love this item and I use it quite a lot. There are probably solutions to the relatively minor concerns I have mentioned, but until those are resolved, my super-enthusiastic rating of "5" must for now remain a "3."