Self-Levitation Automaton.

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Self-Levitation Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2000s. Wooden and metal mechanical hand-cranked automaton with exposed works, depicting magician and film producer Christian Fechner, who levitates from his stool with no apparent connection.

10 x 6 x 3 ½”.

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Very good working condition.

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Self-Levitation Automaton.

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