How Do You Make A Close-Up Magic Case?
A magic close-up case allows the magician to keep his cards, coins and other pocket-sized supplies organized and in performance condition. But a quality close-up case can cost between $100 and several hundred dollars. There is a better way. Customize your own close-up case from a container normally not associated with magic. Visit your local Home Depot or other hardware store. You’ll find a variety of plastic tool cases with prices as low as $10. Select a case that has built-in dividers. For example, the ZAG clear-lid case is 14 inches by 18 inches and is 4 to 5 inches deep. Find the bag of slide-in dividers. The case is permanently divided into four rows; each row contains small channels every 2 inches. Decide how many compartments you want in your close-up case and make sure you have enough dividers to create them. The case comes with about 20. Compartment sizes can range from 3 by 2 inches to 3 by 16 inches. Such compartments fit four decks of cards perfectly. Be sure to plan for la
