An augmented reality system includes a first scene and a second scene. Further, the augmented reality system includes a partially reflective surface positioned relative to the first scene, the second scene, and an audience to facilitate viewing of one of the first scene or the second scene through the partially reflective surface and to facilitate reflection of the other of the first scene or the second scene toward the audience as augmented reality imagery. A sensor of the augmented reality system is designed to detect and generate data indicative of a characteristic of the first scene, and a correlative effect system is operable to receive the data and adjust the second scene based thereon.

A novelty toy, having a body with a first portion with a first surface and a second portion with a second surface. At least one magnet is embedded in the first portion in an area proximate the first surface and at least some ferrous material is embedded in the second portion in an area proximate the second surface. The first portion and second portion may be detachably connected to one another at their first and second surfaces, respectively, by way of the magnet and ferrous material. A sound emitting element is embedded in one of the first and second portions, and a power source is connected to the sound emitting element. A switch is electrically positioned between the power source and the sound emitting element and selectively actuable between open and closed positions when the first and second portions are separated from one another and connected to one another, respectively, whereby upon separation of the first portion from the second portion, the switch will move to its closed position and the sound emitting element will emit sound.

A hidden compartment apparatus supporting an illusion that an object has disappeared from a first position of a holder slide member is provided. The hidden compartment apparatus includes a holder slide member that is slidably coupled to the bottom of a holder slide cover with a stationary opening, a plurality of inserts capable of holding objects placed in integral holder slider pockets, and actuating means. The actuating means being configured to move the holder slide member between a first position and a second position within the housing and positioning the integral transport slider pockets in the stationary opening to reveal one insert at a time based on user operated controls.

A hidden compartment apparatus supporting an illusion that an object has disappeared from a first position of a holder slide member is provided. The hidden compartment apparatus includes a holder slide member that is slidably coupled to the bottom of a holder slide cover with a stationary opening, a plurality of inserts capable of holding objects placed in integral holder slider pockets, and actuating means. The actuating means being configured to move the holder slide member between a first position and a second position within the housing and positioning the integral transport slider pockets in the stationary opening to reveal one insert at a time based on user operated controls.

A scale apparatus is described. The scale apparatus may include a housing sized to fit within a playing card tuck box; a pressure plate operable to measure a weight of a plurality of objects; a wireless transmitter; and a microcontroller in communication with the pressure plate and the wireless transmitter. The microcontroller may be configured to: continuously measure the weight on the pressure plate; when the weight holds steady for a sequence of measurements, transmit a first weight measurement via the wireless transmitter; measure a change in the weight; and when the change in the weight is steady, transmit a second weight measurement via the wireless transmitter.

A magic kit and methods of use thereof is described. The magic kit may have a set of cards, each card comprising a plurality of holes and an order marker. The plurality of holes on each card are arranged in a different order. When the set of cards are stacked on top of each other in a specific order, using the order markers as guides, only some of the holes of all the cards in the set align to form a pattern.

A magic kit and methods of use thereof is described. The magic kit may have a set of cards, each card comprising a plurality of holes and an order marker. The plurality of holes on each card are arranged in a different order. When the set of cards are stacked on top of each other in a specific order, using the order markers as guides, only some of the holes of all the cards in the set align to form a pattern.

An interactive toy system is shown and described. The toy system can include a container forming a receptacle and having a top opening and a carriage. The carriage is disposed in the receptacle and rotatable about an axis between a first position and a second position. The carriage has a first receiving space and a second receiving space. The first receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the first position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the second position. The second receiving space is accessible through the top opening when the carriage is in the second position and inaccessible when the carriage is in the first position. The toy system can include a fog system configured to generate fog within the container. The fog obfuscating the first receiving space.

An improved device having a size suitable for handheld use and being used for providing the illusion that a first object has disappeared from view. The first pouch being provided on a first side of a rotatable floor by the timed rotation of the rotatable floor to a second side. The rotatable floor revealing a second object in a second pouch that is provided thereon. The device being operable by a control unit including a microprocessor in communication with a timer mechanism for the motorized rotational movement of the rotatable floor. A display screen having a user interface is used to select the timer parameters for the first and second rotation of the rotational floor.

An improved device having a size suitable for handheld use and being used for providing the illusion that a first object has disappeared from view. The first pouch being provided on a first side of a rotatable floor by the timed rotation of the rotatable floor to a second side. The rotatable floor revealing a second object in a second pouch that is provided thereon. The device being operable by a control unit including a microprocessor in communication with a timer mechanism for the motorized rotational movement of the rotatable floor. A display screen having a user interface is used to select the timer parameters for the first and second rotation of the rotational floor.