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13: Demon Head Automaton. Watertown, Magic Art Studio, https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/7957135_demon-head-automaton-watertown-magic-art-studio

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$1,500

Demon Head Automaton. Watertown, Magic Art Studio, 2000. Four cards are selected. The demon's eyes move from side to side, and its mouth opens and closes. The deck is placed in the Demon's mouth. Two selected cards then appear from its mouth and two from the top of its head. Crafted by a ventriloquist figure maker and standing 27" high. Number four from an edition of 12. Very good condition.

Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
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Date:
2010-10-23

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