Tenyo Up and Down Ball 2003: Rare issued only in Japan: new in the box!

Starting bid: $150.00

The Up and Down Ball is a Japan only release from 2003 and is very difficult to find. This one is mint in the box opened to photograph. Tube is 11.75 inches.

Estimate $300-500

*** NO Reserve Price ***
Item condition: New

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Auction starts: June 22, 2025 12:00 am

Auction ends: June 24, 2025 7:21 pm

Description

Mesmerize with Tenyo’s Rare Up and Down Ball – 2003 Japan Exclusive!

Elevate your magic with the Tenyo Up and Down Ball, a breathtaking and rare trick released exclusively in Japan in 2003! Crafted by Tenyo Co., Ltd., this discontinued close-up illusion is a collector’s treasure and a performer’s dream, delivering a gravity-defying effect that leaves audiences spellbound.

The Effect: The magician displays a clear rectangular tube, ingeniously decorated to conceal its secret gimmick. A colorful ball (slightly larger than those in Tenyo’s Crystal Tube or Burglar Ball) is placed inside the tube. With a tilt of the tube or a wave of the included plastic wand, the ball mysteriously moves up and down, defying gravity with smooth, controlled precision. The tube can be shown from all angles, enhancing the illusion’s impossibility. For a stunning finale, the ball can be removed and handed out for examination, leaving no trace of the secret! This compact trick delivers a big impact in close-up or parlor settings.
What’s Included: A gimmicked clear rectangular tube, a colorful ball, a plastic wand for misdirection or magical flair, and original Japanese instructions (English translations available via collector forums). Tenyo’s renowned craftsmanship ensures a reliable, high-quality prop.
Why It’s Unique: Released solely in Japan in 2003, the Up and Down Ball is one of Tenyo’s most elusive tricks, absent from international catalogs. Its innovative gimmick, distinct from other Tenyo levitation effects like AstroSphere or Floating Ball, offers a clean, convincing illusion that’s easy to perform yet baffles even eagle-eyed spectators. The wand adds a theatrical touch, enhancing the presentation.
Collector’s Rarity: With limited production and no English packaging, this trick is an important acquisition for Tenyo collectors. It rarely surfaces on the market,