It’s kind of random how the Magic 8 Ball came to be. The Magic 8 Ball was developed as a promotional item for Chicago’s Brunswick Billiards company. Brunswick was intrigued by a short-lived Alabe Crafts product called the Crystal Ball, which had a similar spherical exterior, dark blue liquid, and dice with yes-or-no responses. It’s a fun game to play, but, we don’t recommend that you take it seriously. The button below will take you to a magic 8 ball site.