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2-Step Trick Drawer Puzzle Box

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$122.5 $245 In stock

Category: Brainteasers

This diabolical trick box relies on subtle psychology rather than difficult technique. A rich walnut exterior inlaid with a bright camphor stripe hides a maple drawer inside. It doesn't take too much experimentation to slide the box open and find the prize stashed within. But what makes this puzzle brilliant is that the initial discovery of a hidden drawer is only a distraction! Beyond the first compartment lies a second, substantially bigger compartment that contains whatever contents you wish to hide securely. Accessing the second drawer is considerably more difficult and most people will give up looking after their initial success. Designer Hiroshi Iwahara is clearly a keen observer of human behavior. Our resident magicians recommend adding some padding so an accidental rattle doesn't provide a clue to the existence of the inner sanctum.


Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Alexander ★★★★★

The psychology bit is genius—I caught myself trying the obvious drawer trick twice before realizing the first step was just messing with me. The walnut and camphor contrast looks even richer in person, and the maple drawer slides out smooth once you get it.

George ★★★★★

The hidden drawer mechanism is so cleverly subtle that I actually laughed out loud when I finally figured out the two-step sequence. The maple interior feels smooth and solid, and the walnut exterior looks gorgeous sitting on my shelf even when I’m not puzzling over it.

Penelope ★★★★★

The camphor stripe against the walnut looks even richer in person, and the way the drawer slides out after that second, counterintuitive move is deeply satisfying. I’ve had mine for a week and still catch myself opening it just to watch the trick work.