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 […]