Apparently the Mystic 8 Ball is very popular in America, due to it appearing on TV in a number of comedy and drama programs. Does this mean that it really is magic? Well, no actually, although there is something a bit odd about this over-sized black pool ball!

So how does it work? Well, ask a random question, give it a shake, and turn it over. The reply appears mystically on the porthole display. So while I am writing this, these are the questions I have asked:

Are you really magical? it replied.. Too early to predict

Will England ever win the world cup again? it replied.. are you kidding !!!

So in that wierd way that completely random answers are correct some of the time, I guess it does kind of work!

Once you have used it a few times, you can keep it for when you need to make a decision. It also doubles as a paperweight, and as it looks like a giant 8 ball from a pool table, its oddly cool. Well almost!

The Mystic 8 Ball is an oversized novelty sporting whatnot. How much more do you want for your money?