impossible bottle
FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE BOTTLE?
WHAT'S THE POINT?
CAN I USE A DIFFERENT DECK OF CARDS?
So long as it is standard poker size, almost any deck of cards can be put into an Impossible Bottle. Please contact me before ordering to let me know which playing cards you have in mind.
WHAT ARE YOUR DELIVERY TIMES?
My Impossible Bottles are all handmade to order, and I usually dispatch within five working days. At busier times this might be longer. If you need one quicker than this, please contact me first.
To inspire. To stimulate wonder and astonishment. To show that anything is possible. An Impossible Bottle will show you something you've never seen before, and is a great conversation piece.
CAN YOU PERSONALISE THEM?
Yes. I frequently create bespoke bottles with personal messages written on the deck of cards. I can also include a photograph if required. These make wonderful gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions.
An impossible bottle is a bottle containing an object that does not appear to fit through the bottle's mouth. If you'd like to find out more, this Wikipedia article is a good place to start.
HOW DO YOU MAKE THEM?
I have been perfecting my methods for over ten years, so I'm not telling - sorry! If you really want to learn how to make an impossible bottle, you can, but be prepared for a lot of trial-and-error!
WHO WAS HARRY ENG?
Harry Eng (1936-1992) was a magician, inventor and educator. He is credited as the modern master of impossible bottles, creating over 600 in his lifetime. Read my tribute to him here.