The Classic Magic Illusion

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A handcrafted wooden switchboard. 4 switches, 4 LEDs. Rearrange the colours however you want. The magic always works. The spectator always fails. The ultimate interactive desk piece.

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./how-it-works

Show,
Don't Tell.

Full performance: setup → illusion → spectator fails · 3:42

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Step 01

The Setup

Insert 2x 1.5V batteries. The handcrafted wooden board features 4 detached LEDs and 4 coloured switch caps. Everything can be examined by your friends.

02
Step 02

The Illusion

Rearrange the LEDs and swap the caps. Amazingly, each switch still controls its matching colour. But when a spectator tries, the magic vanishes—the switch only controls the LED directly in front of it.

03
Step 03

The Magician's Secret

A concealed ESP-07 microcontroller powers the illusion. Input a secret switch sequence to unlock a hidden WiFi dashboard, designed to help you learn and perfect your routines.

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./tech-specs

Two Worlds,
One Box.

Digital Core

The Engineering Heart

🟢
PCB
Custom-designed · v2
Microcontroller
ESP8266 ESP-07
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Firmware
C++ (Arduino)
📡
Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
🌐
Web Server
Built-in HTTP AP
🔋
Power
2× AA Alkaline 1.5V
firmware.cpp
bool checkSolution(uint8_t sw) {
return (sw ^ KEY_MASK) == SECRET;
}
// XOR chain — 256 combinations. One solution.
🪵
Artigianato

Handcrafted in Italy

🪵Material
Solid hardwood, handcut
📐Joinery
45° mitre — grain continuous
Finish
Natural oil, matte
🏡Made in
Italy 🇮🇹
📏Dimensions
12 × 8 × 5 cm
⚖️Weight
~320g with batteries
100% Standalone

No app to download. No cables. No cloud. The ESP8266 generates its own WiFi Access Point. Works anywhere, offline, forever.

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The Turing Box — handcrafted magic switchboard with 4 switches and coloured LEDs on a wooden desk
Custom-designed PCB branded TURCHINI.UK with ESP-07
./about

A Father & Son
Project.

TheTuringBox was born from an obsession with magic and engineering. Designed by a student of Aerospace Engineering, built by the skilled hands of a master woodworker — father and son, combining disciplines.

The wooden shell is cut at 45-degree mitres so the grain flows continuously around every corner. No visible joints. The box looks like a single piece of wood — until you notice the switches.

The latest version runs on a custom-designed PCB — engineered from scratch, manufactured and branded TURCHINI.UK. It carries the ESP8266 ESP-07 flashed with custom C++ firmware and an interactive magic illusion that leaves audiences completely speechless.

"We wanted to create a stunning piece of interactive magic that looks beautiful on a desk, but leaves audiences completely speechless."

Made in ItalyCustom PCBHand-assembledC++ FirmwareESP8266 ESP-07Artisan WoodShips Worldwide
Four custom-designed PCBs branded TURCHINI.UK with ESP-07 — batch production
Custom PCB

Designed & branded in-house

Inside the Turing Box — custom PCB, toggle switches and LED connectors neatly arranged before wiring
Inside

Hand-assembled internals

Workshop — multiple Turing Boxes in production, father building the wooden shells by hand
Making Of

Watch my father build each box by hand

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Stunning Audiences
Worldwide.

13units sold

Magicians, makers, and puzzle lovers are already performing this illusion.

🇮🇹Italy
🇩🇪Germany
🇬🇧United Kingdom
🇫🇷France
🇺🇸USA

Tolles Teil mit guter ausführlicher Beschreibung. Schneller Versand und sehr nette Kommunikation mit dem Verkäufer. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Marcel Schettler
Verified Buyer
🇩🇪 Germany

Boite à ampoule ( LED ) piuttosto bien réalisé par rispetto à dotre boites du même type rapport qualité prix imbattable !! Que dire de meglio ?

Bruno
Verified Buyer
🇫🇷 France

Awesome piece and nice quality! Great to work with him.

Brian
Verified Buyer
🇺🇸 Ohio

perfetto grazie infinite. ci risentiamo presto.😀

davymagic
Verified Buyer
🇮🇹 Italy

Recensione automatica: Vendita completata correttamente

Vinted
Verified Platform
🇮🇹 Italy

perfetto grazie. A presto

davymagic
Verified Buyer
🇮🇹 Italy

Recensione automatica: Vendita completata correttamente

Vinted
Verified Platform
🇮🇹 Italy

Tolles Teil mit guter ausführlicher Beschreibung. Schneller Versand und sehr nette Kommunikation mit dem Verkäufer. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Marcel Schettler
Verified Buyer
🇩🇪 Germany

Boite à ampoule ( LED ) piuttosto bien réalisé par rispetto à dotre boites du même type rapport qualité prix imbattable !! Que dire de meglio ?

Bruno
Verified Buyer
🇫🇷 France

Awesome piece and nice quality! Great to work with him.

Brian
Verified Buyer
🇺🇸 Ohio

perfetto grazie infinite. ci risentiamo presto.😀

davymagic
Verified Buyer
🇮🇹 Italy

Recensione automatica: Vendita completata correttamente

Vinted
Verified Platform
🇮🇹 Italy

perfetto grazie. A presto

davymagic
Verified Buyer
🇮🇹 Italy

Recensione automatica: Vendita completata correttamente

Vinted
Verified Platform
🇮🇹 Italy
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Ready to
Amaze?

The Turing Box — handcrafted wooden magic switchboard trick with 4 switches and LED indicators

TheTuringBox

Interactive Magic Trick · Limited Edition

€40
+ shipping
Custom-designed PCB v2 · ESP8266 C++ firmware
Handcrafted solid wood, made in Italy
4 switches · 4 LEDs · Endless Illusions
Hidden WiFi web server for tutorials
OTA firmware updates via WiFi
International shipping available
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Questions?
Answered.

The Turing Box requires exactly 2× 1.5V Alkaline AA batteries. Do NOT use rechargeable NiMH batteries (1.2V) — the blue LED requires a minimum of 3.0V to illuminate correctly, and with rechargeables the puzzle will behave incorrectly.

Yes — we ship globally. Shipping rates are calculated dynamically at checkout via Stripe based on your destination. We currently ship to 24+ countries including USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Japan, Australia, and Singapore.

It requires absolutely no sleight of hand. The trick relies on a hidden sequence and a bit of memory. The secret WiFi dashboard, powered by the ESP8266, includes a step-by-step tutorial to help you master the routines perfectly.

None whatsoever. The ESP8266 generates its own WiFi Access Point (TheTuringBox_AP) when you input the secret sequence. Connect to that network with any smartphone or computer and navigate to 192.168.4.1 in your browser. 100% offline and standalone.

Yes, it is completely examinable. When a spectator handles the box and flips the switches, they will function completely normally (each switch will only operate the LED directly in front of it). The magic only happens when you want it to.

The firmware is proprietary, but yes — the ESP8266 is fully accessible via the OTA WiFi interface once you unlock the secret mode. Advanced users can reflash with their own firmware. We provide documentation for this in the hidden dashboard.

We offer a 7-day return policy from the date of delivery for unused units. If you are not satisfied, you can return the item for a refund of the product price. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. Contact [email protected] to initiate a return.

Still have questions?

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