MEQUON, Wis., April 13, 2006 — Leonardo da Vinci’s was born on April 15, 1452, so the world celebrates his birthday in just a couple of days. We can only guess what birthday gifts he gave to others over his 67 years, but those delivered via a cryptex were likely his most memorable. * The central role of a cryptex in the best-selling book and soon-to-be-release movie, The Da Vinci Code; * The introduction of a cryptex by Encrypta Gifts, which is modeled after the da Vinci “keep-safes” but designed specifically for modern-day gift giving. When someone purchases an Encrypta cryptex, they select a 7-character secret code appropriate for the recipient – such as a riddle answer, romantic message, person’s name, date, or school name. This code is laser-etched into the cryptex’s rotating wood tumblers, which must be aligned in the correct sequence for the recipient to access the hidden chamber-key. Being able to personalize a cryptex with a secret code and a concealed gift (e.g., money, jewelry, personal note, treasure hunt clue) makes for a gift-giving/receiving experience that’s thoughtful, surprising, and fun – and, hopefully, creates the same delight da Vinci and his friends probably experienced during the Renaissance. Encrypta Gifts, based in Wisconsin, creates gift items that help people make a personal connection with each other. The company’s Encrypta cryptex, priced at $79.95, can be custom ordered at www.EncryptaGifts.com or by calling 866-254-3812. *** CONTACT: Please go to www.encryptagifts.com/press to access several JPEG images of this product and for more information about Encrypta Gifts. For further background information on the challenges of quality gift giving, please go to www.worldsperfectgift.com.
da Vinci is believed to have invented the cryptex as an instrument for delivering private messages. Such “keep-safe” devices required knowledge of a secret code to gain access to a hidden chamber inside. You can imagine the excitement and fun da Vinci probably had giving a friend a cryptex and watching them decipher the code to retrieve the gift concealed within. You wonder what messages of state or heart these mysterious “keep-safes” carried in the 16th century.
Almost five-hundred years later, the cryptex is experiencing a resurgence as a gift-giving instrument due to:
Allen Oelschlaeger
262-893-3839
al@encryptagifts.com
