Visit your local Home Depot or other hardware store. You’ll find a variety of plastic tool cases with prices as low as $10. Select a case that has built-in dividers. For example, the ZAG clear-lid case is 14 inches by 18 inches and is 4 to 5 inches deep.
Find the bag of slide-in dividers. The case is permanently divided into four rows; each row contains small channels every 2 inches. Decide how many compartments you want in your close-up case and make sure you have enough dividers to create them. The case comes with about 20.
Compartment sizes can range from 3 by 2 inches to 3 by 16 inches. Such compartments fit four decks of cards perfectly. Be sure to plan for larger items like the cups and balls and other magic props.
Line the inside of the clear lid using the glue and felt. You may also fold your close-up pad into the lid, if you own one.
Spray paint the outside of the clear lid of your new close-up case if desired.