{"product_id":"chest-of-nostradamus-viking-mfg","title":"Chest of Nostradamus - Viking Mfg","description":"\u003cp\u003eChest of Nostradamus is a unique prediction device manufactured by Viking Mfg. Co. and Collectors; Workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Chest of Nostradamus,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas invented by Jos Denys of Belgium.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a fabulous and diabolically clever prediction. No amount of examination of the chest or cards will reveal the unique and original method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEFFECT:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe mentalist shows a small wooden chest suspended from decorative chains. As it hangs from the performer's extended finger, a participant is informed that the box contains two things; a deck of cards and a small envelope. When the participant opens the chest to get the cards, he will cut from the deck as many cards as he wishes and the mentalist guarantees that the card freely cut to will match the prediction playing card in the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe participant is asked to do the following in his mind only: to cut an imaginary deck of cards, count the number of cards in the portion he cut off, and to keep the information to himself. He has a completely free choice and may change his mind until the moment that he reveals it to one and all. Then, the participant is instructed to do exactly the same with the real deck of cards inside the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe chains are detached from the chest, and the chest is placed on the participant's outstretched palm. He is then instructed to open the chest and to place both the envelope and the deck of cards on the table. The envelope containing the prediction card is removed and placed next to the chest. The participant himself counts off the same number of cards that he imagined cutting in his mind before, and places the dealt-off cards aside. He then removes the top card from his stack and places it to the side, face down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAttention is drawn to the prediction envelope - it is torn open, showing the card inside to be (for example) the Jack of Spades. All eyes now turn to the one face-down card selected by the spectator. It is turned over to reveal the ..... JACK OF SPADES!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that once the cards are placed inside the chest, they are NOT touched by the performer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard deck of Bicycle poker cards are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe performer does NOT force the number on the spectator. Any number can be used, and the duplicate of the prediction card will be at THAT number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReset takes but two minutes. The effect is performed EXACTLY as stated under 'EFFECT'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou receive the beautiful solid\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewalnut\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003echest with golden chains; a deck of Bicycle cards ( you can use your own); sample envelopes and special gimmick plus complete detailed instructions. The chest is supplied with custom custom-fitted red velvet draw-string pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe chest measures: 4 3\/8\" wide x 4\" deep x 3 1\/4\" high\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viking Mfg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47837991239732,"sku":null,"price":255.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1461\/6628\/files\/Screenshot2026-05-26142111.png?v=1779823707","url":"https:\/\/stevensmagic.com\/products\/chest-of-nostradamus-viking-mfg","provider":"Stevens Magic Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}