A
finely finished walnut board is shown to have four differently
colored light bulbs, each with a switch of the same color in front
of it. When the red switch is turned on, the red bulb in front
of it illuminates. As each switch is turned on, the correspondingly
colored bulb in front of it lights. Nothing special so far. Now
in an attempt to confuse the spectator, the first two bulbs are
removed from their sockets and their positions reversed, so that
they no longer line up with their matching switch. Even so, each
switch still operates only its matching colored bulb. Throughout
the routine, all the bulbs are moved around and still, each switch
operates only the bulb matching its color. Finally, with all the
bulbs mixed up, the performer explains that it was better with
all the bulbs in front of their respective switch. Rather than
unscrew all the bulbs, there is a faster way to straighten things
out. The colored cap on each switch is removed and replaced in
front of its matching bulb. Again all switches are turned on and
each colored switch operates only its matching bulb.
Why does this work? We don't
know! It's all in the board. The board is designed to look old
fashioned, belying the electronic wizardry inside. The sockets,
switches, and bulbs are ungimmicked. In fact, the bulbs could
be borrowed from the audience. The board is entirely self contained,
no separate gimmicks to hide. The spectators can decide the position
of the bulbs and even flip the switches. Once the bulbs are lit,
the switches can be turned on and off as often as desired and
in any order, yet each colored switch will operate only the colored
bulb which matches it. It's devilishly clever!
WeÕve included another routine
using four white bulbs and playing cards. The bulbs tell you which
spectator picked each card. Instead of four playing cards you
can use four different objects or product cards. Great for trade
shows! The board measures 16 inches by 9 inches. Harry Anderson
has used it on TV's Tonight show and The Late Late Show. It's
so simple to operate you'll entertain yourself with it. Plug the
cord into any 110 volt outlet and let the fun begin.
Also
available - the Mini-Magic Switchboard
which operates on batteries and measures 10 inches by 6 inches
Our latest version of each board also features a Thomas A. Edison
logo decal, adding to its authentic old time look. Either version
- $395.00.
Price: $395.00
Plus $10.00 shipping and handling
New York residents please add appropriate sales tax
Demonstration Video #1: $14.95