The Deception Box

Rewarding disappointment

Prepare to be outsmarted. "The Deception Box" by Hiroshi Iwahara is a psychological riddle. Its cover rattles, inviting a conventional opening... but it's a decoy. It opens with only one single move, but discovering it will utterly surprise you. You are already being deceived.

An Old Idea Becomes a New Trick

This box was born from an idea shelved by its creator over 10 years ago. Today, enhanced with a new mechanism, this "old idea" has become even more clever and deceptive. The challenge is not to force or to search for a sequence, but to think differently and overcome the first impression. It is a true test of insight.

Exceptional Craftsmanship

"The Deception Box" is crafted from teak, a beautiful but difficult wood to work with, showcasing the artisan's skill. It is enhanced with a touch of Yosegi marquetry by master Yoshiyuki Ninomiya, making each box a unique piece. The combination of these noble woods and its clever mechanism makes it a desirable collector's item.

Technical Specifications

Creator: Hiroshi Iwahara

Marquetry: Yoshiyuki Ninomiya (patterns vary)

Difficulty: 1 Move (A challenge of insight)

External dimensions: 7.8 × 9.0 × 6.6 cm

Internal space: 4.6 × 5.5 × 2.1 cm

Materials: Teak, Camphor tree, Yosegi, etc.

Included: Gift box + solution

Our Promise of Excellence

Every piece in our collection is rigorously inspected and tested by us to guarantee the flawless function and integrity of its mechanism. For your absolute peace of mind, this work is shipped with the utmost care from France, ensuring prompt delivery and absolutely no hidden customs fees within the European Union.