ULTRA GRAVITY BOX  T-289 PREPARATION & THE SECRET

1 Fold the tab on the transparent sheet downward at a right angle.

The magician places a transparent plastic case onto
the table, and encircles it with a piece of string. A
spectator is invited to lift the case from the table,
but mysteriously, the case does not budge. Seconds
later, the magician is able to reach down and easily
lift the case from the table. Tab

This miraculous case is too heavy for your spectator to lift, but you
2 Turn the case upside down. A rectangular indentation is located at
are able to easily pick it up. Upon seeing this surprising effect, other
audience members will immediately want to try it for themselves. The
secret behind this wonderful idea is the clever use of a scientific principle.
PROPS INCLUDED
the center of the case. Apply the double-sided tape to this indenta-
tion. Peel off the backing from the tape, exposing its upper surface.
Next carefully place the transparent sheet onto the case bottom so
that it aligns perfectly with the edges of the case. Be sure that the
tab lies flush against the side wall of the case. Push firmly down at
the center of the sheet so that the transparent sheet adheres firmly
to the case bottom.

Case Transparent Sheet

(1 extra included)

String Lid Double-sided Tape

Perfectly align all four edges

Transparent sheet
Double-sided tape

Case

Side View

Magic Circle Plate

3 Place the magic circle plate onto a handkerchief, tablecloth, or other
A sheet of protective paper is applied to the Magic Circle Plate. Please fabric surface. The non-printed (smooth) side of the plate must be
peel off this paper before performing. If you have difficulty removing the facing upwards. Place the case onto the plate with the case’s open-
paper, apply a piece of cellophane tape to the corner of the plate, and ing pointing up. Position the tab at the inner right corner, pointing
rapidly pull upwards. This action should loosen the paper, and allow upward. Firmly press down on the center of the case with your finger.
you to peel it off.
Using a scissor, cut along the pre-set lines of the double-sided tape. The
final size after cutting is 15mm x 25mm.

Press firmly at the center with your finger

When you run out of the double-sided tape provided in this package,
replace it with double-sided tape, available at your local office supply store.
4 Immediately try lifting the case straight upwards. The air pressure
formed beneath the transparent sheet creates a suction cup effect.
The case will adhere to the plate for a few seconds, and you can lift
them together as a single unit.
The length of time they remain attached depends
on the condition of the sheet and the plate
5 Allow air to enter between the plate and the sheet, and the plate will
fall free. You can also separate the case by sliding it horizontally off
the edge of the plate.
6 During performance, a deck of cards will be placed inside of the case,
and you will hold the plate down with both hands while the spectator
attempts to lift the case. The difficulty your spectator faces in removing
the case from the plate will appear as if the case is unliftable.
7 The following method will enable you to easily lift the case. To learn,
first attach the case to the plate by pressing firmly. Once you have
confirmed that they are attached, secretly press your right thumb
against the tab as you lift the case. This small action allows air to enter
between the sheet and the plate, breaking the suction. Continue press-
ing the tab with your thumb, and you will be able to easily lift the case.
Press tab while lifting
8 Lift the case from the plate slowly, and it will appear more natural, and
more magical – as if you are the only person able to do so.
You now know the secret to this effect. If your performance table has a
smooth flat surface, you will be able to present this trick without using
the magic circle plate. Before you start, place the case onto your table,
and confirm whether or not you will need the plate to effectively perform
this trick.
IF THE CASE AND PLATE SEPARATE TOO EASILY
If air happens to enter between the sheet and the plate, the suction cup
feature will not function properly. The entire length of the double-sided
tape must be firmly attached to the case’s rectangular indentation. In this
condition, the center of the sheet will buckle slightly enough to ensure
that air does not enter from the sides.
The sheet will begin to separate slightly from the case, from the moment
that it is first attached. In order to keep them flush, it is necessary to
firmly press your fingers upward against the outer surface of the case,
while pushing down with your thumbs inside the case. If you reinforce the
attachment in this way right before performing this trick, you will ensure
a firm connection that will enhance the effectiveness of the suction cup.
If this procedure does not improve the suction cup performance, gently
remove the sheet (being careful not to crease it) and replace the tape
with a new piece.
Please note that any dirt or dust present on the sheet or plate can also
cause air to enter inadvertently. Wipe down the sheet and plate with a
clean handkerchief to improve the performance of these materials.
PERFORMANCE
You will now learn an entertaining presentation using a deck of cards,
and the enclosed piece of string. Please provide your own deck of cards,
and place the entire deck into the clear case. If you do not have a deck of
cards, you can fill the case with a stack of business cards, membership
cards, employee ID cards, etc. Before performing this trick, place the
case onto the table surface, and confirm whether or not you will need
the magic circle plate. If you discover that you need the plate, place the
plate onto the table along with the piece of string. You are now ready to
start the performance.
1 Say, “I’ll show you some magic using a deck of cards.” Remove the
upper lid from the case, and place it off to the side. Leave the deck
of cards inside the lower half of the case.
2 Say, “I also need this red piece of string. You won’t believe this, but
a strange and unusual power is formed whenever I wrap the string
around it.” Display the string to your audience.
3 Place the case onto the table with the long edge facing you. The secret
tab is located at the inner right corner.
4 Lay the string onto the table around the case, forming a circle with
the case located at the middle. The purpose of the string is to prevent
your spectators from sliding the case diagonally, and to encourage
them to lift straight upwards.
5 Press the tab with your thumb, and lift the case straight up from the
table. Say, “I’m going to place the case inside of this red circle.
When I say ‘Now’ I want you to pick up the case and place it into
my hand. You will have three seconds.” Hold your open left hand
flat on the table, palm up, next to the circle of string.

Press down with your first finger

12 Remove your hand from the case. As before, count: “One, two, three.
Now.” Your spectator will be unable to lift the case. Say, “But I can
easily lift it.” Secretly press on the tab, and lift the case from the table.

13 Say, “For some reason, I am completely unable to experience this

6 Replace the case inside the circle. magic for myself!”

7 Remove your right hand from the case, and wait 3 or 4 seconds until
the air beneath the sheet has escaped completely. Say, “Ready? One,
two, three. Now.” Count to three, and ask your spectator to lift the
case and place it on your outstretched left hand. The secret principle
will prevent him from being able to lift the case from the table.
FINAL NOTES
This trick was created by Spanish magician Mago Inaki. Tenyo redesigned
the special case to include an indented area that improves the suction
cup functionality. We also created new choreography using the red string
and the magic circle plate, and we refined the routine through countless
live performances to actual spectators.
This unique trick is an exciting addition to your magic repertoire. Practice
it well, and use it to entertain your audiences.

ɶɶADVICE:
If you are performing without the magic circle plate, there is a chance that your
spectator may be able to unexpectedly lift the case. This may occur if the suc-
tion breaks due to the surface condition of the table and/or the transparent
sheet. If this occurs, there is a good chance that the ends of the string are no
longer touching, having been bumped when your spectator lifted the case. Say,
“Oh look – there is a small separation in the circle, and that gap caused the mysterious
power to escape. Let’s use a magic circle that will increase the strength of this unseen
force.” Show the magic circle plate, and repeat the trick once again, this time on
top of the plate.

8 Say, “But I am able to easily lift this from the circle.” Secretly press
the tab with your right thumb, and lift the case from the table.

9 Turn the case upside down, and show the bottom surface to your
audience. Say, “There is nothing sticky on the box. Please feel it
yourself.” Allow your spectator to touch the bottom surface of the box.

Arrange the deck so the bottom card is a picture card (J, Q, K)

to help disguise the tape

10 Say, “Let’s try this again. Maybe there were too many cards inside
the case.” Remove all of the cards from the case, but leave one in-
side. The reason for this single card is to prevent your audience from
seeing the double-sided tape.

11 Once again, place your open left hand next to the red circle of string.
With your right hand, place the case inside the tabled circle. As you ©2020 TENYO
place the case onto the table, use your first finger to firmly press Original idea by Thinking Paradox® and Mago Inaki
downward on the center of the card. This action will ensure that the English instructions by Steve Cohen
air beneath the sheet escapes fully. Illustrations by Nariyuki Yoshihara