
MagicSlide
Our patented expandable tiny house on wheels. Ships compact — expands to 230 sqft in 5 minutes with one person. Perfect for full-time living, Airbnb rental or off-grid retreats.
DOT-approved
ANSI A119.5
1 bed · 1 bath
Off-grid ready
4 proven models — expandable THOWs, compact pods, backyard office kits & gabled roof homes. ANSI certified. Ships to USA, Australia & Canada.
Every MagicBox home is built at our ISO-certified factory in Yantai, China and shipped factory-direct. No dealers. No markups.

Our patented expandable tiny house on wheels. Ships compact — expands to 230 sqft in 5 minutes with one person. Perfect for full-time living, Airbnb rental or off-grid retreats.

Sleek contemporary tiny home available with or without wheels. Ideal for backyard placement, glamping sites, Airbnb rentals or off-grid living. Can be permitted as an ADU.

A 120 sqft panelized tiny house kit — our most affordable model. All materials included, numbered panels, 3D assembly videos. Perfect for backyard offices, studios and guest suites.

Classic gabled roof tiny house on wheels with a modern interior. The most traditional-looking THOW in our lineup — popular across Texas, Colorado and the Pacific Northwest.
Watch factory tours, delivery processes and full model walkthroughs before you order.
Watch the MagicSlide ship compact and expand on arrival. One person, no tools.
Walk through the Magic-Nordic — classic gabled roof, modern interior. Popular in Texas, Colorado and the Pacific Northwest.
See the 120sqft MagicNest kit go from delivery to finished backyard office or guest suite.
Tour our production facility in Yantai, China — laser-cut aluminum frames, quality-controlled at every stage.
See the full shipping process from factory loading to last-mile site delivery.





Real photos from our factory, deliveries and customer installations.









Factory-direct means better quality at lower cost — and we’ve been proving it since 2015.
Not sure which model is right for you? Compare at a glance.
| Model | Type | Size | From | On Wheels | Fixed | DIY Kit | Off-Grid | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MagicSlide | Expandable THOW | 230 sqft | $35,000 | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | Full-time, Airbnb |
| MagicPod | Compact Modern | Custom | $32,000 | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | Backyard ADU, Glamping |
| MagicNest | DIY Kit | 120 sqft | $18,000 | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Backyard office |
| Magic-Nordic | Gabled THOW | Custom | $40,000 | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | Full-time, Travel |
* Starting prices USD, excluding shipping. Contact us for a full landed cost quote to your location.
Factory-direct ocean freight from Yantai, China. We handle customs, docs and last-mile delivery.
~18–25 days ocean freight
~22–28 days ocean freight
~20–30 days ocean freight
Transit time varies
Common questions from buyers in the USA, Australia and Canada.
Our tiny homes start from $18,000 USD for the MagicNest DIY kit up to $40,000+ for the Magic-Nordic THOW. Prices are factory-direct and exclude shipping. Shipping to the USA typically adds $2,000–$5,000 depending on your port and location. Contact us for a full landed cost quote.
Yes. All THOW models — MagicSlide, MagicPod (wheeled) and Magic-Nordic — are built to ANSI A119.5 standard with DOT-approved trailers. Legal to tow on US highways in all 50 states. ANSI certification also makes financing significantly easier.
Production takes 90–120 days at our factory in Yantai, China. Ocean freight to the USA West Coast takes ~18–25 days; Australia ~22–28 days; Canada ~20–30 days. Plan for approximately 5–6 months total from order to move-in.
Yes — all models are fully customisable. Choose exterior colour (any RAL code), interior layout, window size and position, and extended length (most models from 20ft up to 40ft). Contact our team with your requirements for a custom quote.
Yes, completely. We work with international logistics partners who handle ocean freight, export docs, customs clearance and import paperwork. We coordinate last-mile delivery from port to your site too.
Yes, in many US states. The MagicPod (fixed) and MagicNest kit can be placed and permitted as ADUs under California’s AB 68 and similar laws in other states. We provide engineering stamps and PSF load reports for permit applications. See our prefab ADU guide for details.
The MagicSlide and Magic-Nordic are both certified for year-round full-time habitation. The MagicSlide’s expandable design gives more space in the same footprint. For cold climates (Canada, northern US), ask about our polar insulation upgrade.
MagicBox is a Chinese manufacturer shipping factory-direct tiny homes to buyers across the United States, Australia, Canada and 60+ countries worldwide. Founded in 2015, our ISO-certified facility in Yantai, China produces aluminum-frame tiny homes at a fraction of the cost of comparable US-built alternatives.
Our THOW models — the MagicSlide and Magic-Nordic — are built on DOT-approved trailers and certified to ANSI A119.5, making them legal to tow on US highways and eligible for US financing. See our tiny houses by US state guide for local regulations.
California’s AB 68 and similar laws across the US have made it easier than ever to place a prefab tiny home as an ADU. The MagicPod and MagicNest kit are ideal for backyard ADU placement. Read our prefab ADU guide for a state-by-state breakdown.
We regularly ship to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Our models can be configured to meet NCC requirements. The polar insulation upgrade is popular with buyers in Victoria and Tasmania.
We ship to Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and across Canada. Our polar insulation package is engineered for Canadian winters with double insulation and interlayer wall technology. CSA documentation available.
Factory prefabrication allows us to use laser-cut aluminum frames and automated assembly — delivering a structurally superior home faster and at significantly lower cost. Our customers consistently save 30–40% vs US-built equivalents. Learn more about our manufacturing.
Tell us your model, location and customisation needs — we respond within 24 hours.