This electrically powered automaton shows a Davenport Demon levitating a playing card. When found in a storeroom, the automaton was not in working order. Cambridge magician and engineer Tony Middleton did a great job repairing it and upgrading it to get it back into reliable working order. The original age of the automaton is probably mid-20th century. We do not know if the automaton was ever on display at Davenports shop. See also N869.
Film of a Davenport Demon levitating a playing card automaton
Item Details
| Size | Shot with a video camera by John Davenport. 1min 13sec. |
|---|---|
| Date | Probably mid-20th century. |
| People | Tony Middleton |
| Organisations | Davenports |
| Key Phrases | Automata, Cards |
| Category | Films, Magic |
| Ref no | N3363 Film32 |