Magic 8 Ball

The Magic 8 Ball is a plastic sphere, made to look like an oversized eight ball, that is used for fortune-telling or seeking advice. It was invented in 1946 by Albert C. Carter and Abe Bookman and is manufactured by Mattel. The user asks a yes–no question to the ball, then turns it over to reveal an answer that floats up into a window.

Infobox

Type

Novelty toy

Invented by

Albert C. CarterAbe Bookman

Company

Mattel

Availability

1950–present

Materials

PlasticAlcoholBlue coloring

Tables

· Design and usage › Possible answers

It is certain It is decidedly so Without a doubt Yes definitely You may rely on it

Affirmative

It is certain It is decidedly so Without a doubt Yes definitely You may rely on it

Affirmative

As I see it, yes Most likely Outlook good Yes Signs point to yes

Neutral

Reply hazy, try again Ask again later Better not tell you now Cannot predict now Concentrate and ask again

Negative

Don't count on it My reply is no My sources say no Outlook not so good Very doubtful

Affirmative		Neutral	Negative
It is certain It is decidedly so Without a doubt Yes definitely You may rely on it	As I see it, yes Most likely Outlook good Yes Signs point to yes	Reply hazy, try again Ask again later Better not tell you now Cannot predict now Concentrate and ask again	Don't count on it My reply is no My sources say no Outlook not so good Very doubtful

References

www.britannica.com
https://www.britannica.com/story/where-did-the-idea-for-the-magic-8-ball-come-from
ToyTales.ca
https://toytales.ca/magic-8-ball-alabe-crafts/
Timeless Toys: Classic Toys and the Playmakers Who Created Them
University of Cincinnati
https://magazine.uc.edu/famousalumni/designers/magic8.html
Today I Found Out
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2016/05/inventing-the-magic-8-ball/
U.S. patent 4,049,277
https://patents.google.com/patent/US4049277