If plastic carrier bags are practically illegal where you live (as they are in parts of London), this CMT tote bag from our Cafepress store is a great alternative. We know that there are only so many ‘bags for life’ that you can fit in the hallway, but this one is quite special, and can […]
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Day 15 – Xan Xi Drinks the Sea
‘Xan Xi Drinks the Sea’ by Andrew Lanyon Artist, author and film-maker and Cornish resident Andrew Lanyon produced a small letterpress edition of this book nearly 10 years ago. There are now only 20 remaining of the edition of 200. Andrew’s books have been critically acclaimed, and his witty treatment of Paul Spooners automata in […]
Day 14 – A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing
This brilliant piece by Keith Newstead is set around a fairy tale dining table. This new edition (of only three pieces) will make a fantastic addition to any automata collection. A little sheep who is about to enjoy his lunch of lamb’s lettuce (probably with a baa-b-q sauce), the thinly disguised wolf has joined him […]
Day 13 – Piano Player Cut-Out
Piano Player Cutout – A Peter Markey Design. This great paper cutout will make the ideal Christmas gift. It seems that everyone wants to play the piano. But playing the piano is hard. You have to learn so many different things to do it, and you can’t surf the web or watch TV at the […]
Day 12 – How Much!!
Matt Smith made a small edition of these pieces earlier in the year, and a recent look in the stock cupboard revealed that we have one left! The man is calmly resting on the box with his arms folded, in his hand he holds his price ticket when you wind the handle he presents you […]
Day 11 – The Rudiments of Wisdom
The Rudiments of Wisdom by Tim Hunkin. An A to Z of random, peculiar and fascinating facts. Re-discovered and revived in Technicolor, this new title features Tim Hunkin’s entertaining and off-the-wall series of cartoons originally appeared in “The Sunday Observer” magazine between 1973 and 1987. How does hypnosis work? What is chocolate made of? And […]
Day 10 – Applause Machine
A round of applause as this evening we complete the first quarter of the ‘Magic of Cabaret’. Push the button and the Applause Machine claps it’s hands for you. Perfect to celebrate all your daily achievements. Martin Smith and the team at Laikingland have introduced some new colours to the Applause Machine range. We thought […]
Day 9 – The Harlequin
The master of contemporary Magic automata, Pierre Mayer has produced a new design for 2009, The Harlequin. The piece is based on a trick which the magician Robert Houdin made popular in his theatre. In this version, you see a closed trunk, you turn the handle the Harlequin pops out to sit at the edge, […]
Day 8 – Moveable Illustration
This evening we present a new edition of the book ‘Moveable Illustration’ by the late Japanese automata maker Aquio Nishida. This is a new edition of the book and is imported from Japan. It has some English text, and plenty of designs for making your own pieces of automata to Aquio’s designs. Moveable Illustration – […]
Day 7 – Red Cabbage Man
This is a one-off piece from Carlos Zapata. If you are looking for a piece of automata to adorn your kitchen or dining area this will be a beautiful addition to your collection. Red Cabbage Man Height 30cm Width 40cm Depth 35cm Carlos Zapata has a wonderful set of 8 large pieces at our latest […]