WEBDec 21, 2022 · What is a magic 8 ball? A magic 8 ball is a hollow sphere, made out of plastic and printed to look like the 8-ball from a billiards game. It is filled with a dark blue or black liquid, usually alcohol and contains one 20-sided die. Instead of numbers on the die, the sides are printed with a variety of yes, no, and maybe-type answers.