This treasure chest holds over 65 rare items, including gold and other valuable metals. CNN
Jon Collins-Black, a lifelong fantasy enthusiast, has embarked on an adventurous journey that combines his love for treasure hunts with a thrilling quest across the United States. Inspired by past treasure hunts and driven by his passion for exploration, he has hidden five treasure chests worth over $2 million, each containing one-of-a-kind treasures. His new book, “There’s Treasure Inside,” provides all the clues needed to uncover these hidden prizes, making the search an exciting and accessible challenge for anyone.
Collins-Black, a successful musician and entrepreneur, sought a change in direction in 2015 and envisioned a project that would reconnect him with the adventurous spirit of his youth. Motivated by Forrest Fenn's treasure hunt, he decided to hide multiple treasure chests across the country instead of just one, making the hunt more accessible to people across various states. His goal was to spark optimism and adventure, giving everyone a chance to be near one of the hidden treasures.
With a background in writing, Collins-Black combined his creative talents to produce “There’s Treasure Inside,” a book full of detailed clues leading treasure hunters on an unforgettable expedition. While the book’s specifics remain a secret, Collins-Black assures that all the information needed to find the treasure is within its pages. He took great care in designing the clues, ensuring they were neither too easy nor too hard, making the treasure hunt both challenging and engaging. To protect the integrity of the search, he kept the locations of the treasures secret, even from his wife, and minimized the number of people involved in the project.
"There's Treasure Inside" provides all the clues needed to locate one of Collins-Black's hidden treasure chests. CNN
The book has already created excitement, with many treasure hunters joining online communities like Discord to discuss clues and theories. While the treasure hunt is designed to be demanding, Collins-Black emphasizes that the journey is safe, with no need for underwater diving, climbing, or entering private property. The treasure can be found by anyone of average health, and no digging is required.
As participants embark on this treasure hunt, they are guaranteed to find more than just hidden chests; inside each chest lies a curated collection of rare and valuable items. Collins-Black spent years attending auctions and collaborating with historians to collect items of historical significance, such as rare Pokémon cards, gold medals, shipwreck bounty, sports memorabilia, and items once owned by famous figures like Pablo Picasso, Amelia Earhart, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and George Washington. One chest, in particular, contains a large amount of treasure, including a brooch once owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a 96-carat emerald, and Wilma Rudolph’s Olympic gold medal from 1960.
This sapphire and diamond brooch was once owned by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis while she was in the White House. CNN
The treasures inside the chests are not just valuable, but also unique, offering treasure hunters an experience unlike any other. Collins-Black, who financed the treasure with savings from his early Bitcoin investments, says he was like a “kid in a candy store” when acquiring the treasures. Though he was unable to secure one of Albert Einstein’s pipes, he is proud of the carefully chosen collection he has hidden.
If the treasure remains undiscovered for years, Collins-Black plans to release additional clues or possibly even a sequel to keep the excitement alive. With valuable treasures waiting to be found, the hunt for these hidden chests is officially on. Will you be the one to uncover the grand prize?
