Our friend Tim at Cool4Cats has been producing amazing card automaton kits for several years.This evening we thought we would introduce his most complex piece, The Artist Automaton (not for the faint hearted!), which is available directly from Cool4Cats. When the handle is turned the artist looks up at his model, then down at his […]
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Night 11 – Marble Run Sets from Cuboru
This evening we would like to introduce you to the world of the Rolling Ball Machine, and in particular the all-encompassing website, Kugelbahn (which also includes Falk Keuten’s informative Kugelbahn blog) The Rolling Ball Machine is a close relative of automata and kinetic sculpture, and the machines have much of the same appeal. There are […]
Night 10 – The Lion Tamer Download by Ron Fuller
Tonight we have a free download of Ron Fuller’s detailed diagram of how the Lion Tamer automata is put together, including details of materials used and sizes. Useful research if you are planning to make your own automata. Ron Fuller’s Circus was a popular exhibit in the foyer of Cabaret in Covent Garden, featuring not […]
Night 9 – The Last Royal Wave by John Lumbus
John Lumbus made an edition of these in 2006, and we have the last one available for sale. This is a popular exhibit in our touring show, visitors are amused to see a mechanical version of Queen Elizabeth II waving to her subjects. A lovely piece complete with ‘pearl’ necklace. Signed and dated. Height 22 cm […]
Night 8 – Bulwark the Dancing Bird by Fi Henshall
Tonight, the bird is the word and Fi Henshall‘s latest piece is called ‘Bulwark the Dancing Bird’. This one-off piece is beautifully made from scrap metal, old tins and jewellery. Turn the handle and Bulwark does a very funky dance. H 22cm (8.5″) W 48cm (19″) D 10 cm (4′) £495 (excl. VAT). Sold. Fi […]
Night 7 – The Diamonds are Forever by Carlos Zapata
A new piece from Carlos for 2010, a striking design with the mechanisms contained within a figure. Jealously, intrigue and lust for money are all here. A couple are in the lower part of the torso. He is holding a jewellery box and she is holding an umbrella looking at him waiting for him to […]
Keith Newstead’s Trapecio Artista
A special edition for Cabaret Mechanical Theatre by Keith Newstead from his new ‘Flights of Fancy’ series. In this piece the lady trapeze artist is using a novel way of ascending to the top of circus roof to perform her nightly act. 30 cm high £150.00 (excl. VAT) – Sold. One of Keith’s earliest circus […]
Night 5 – Storm in a Teacup and Lazy Chair
Tonight we have 2 pieces from Laikingland, designers and manufacturers of beautifully crafted kinetic objects. First is a 1:6 scale version of Fresh West’s classic exhibition crowd pleaser, the collapsible Lazy Chair. A push of the lever and the Lazy Chair collapses, it slowly returns to its standing position under the force of a torsion […]
Night 4 – Chronophage DVD
This evening we have five copies of a DVD detailing the making of John Taylor’s fantastic Chronophage clock, to give away with any order. Just add the item to your order for paid goods from our store, and we will include it free of charge. Sorry, all gone. The original Chronophage can be seen at […]
Night 1 – Miniature Barecats Play the Piano
Welcome to the first night of The Mechanical Magic of Cabaret. Following the success of last year’s Magic of Cabaret, we are once again bringing you 40 festive evenings of delightful curiosities and mechanical moments. Firstly a special edition for Cabaret Mechanical Theatre from miniature automata maestros Angela and Laurence St Leger. The large barecat […]