The great magician, is an android automaton made by Phalibois, a master of automatons (or automata).

Lutèce Créations, the european specialist in automatons (or automata) and mechanical music instruments (music boxes and barrel organs) presents in this video, "The great magician" an android automaton made in 1920 by Jean-Marie Phalibois, a maker of automatons in Paris.
A copy of this electric automaton was sold at an auction in Paris, at "Drouot" in April 2022. The android represents a Maharaja, a conjurer who makes his partner appear and disappear in big boxes.
In the famous Alfred Chapuis' book we can read: "At the International Magical Congress in Paris, in September 1947, one could admire another illusionist automaton, the officiant there was dressed in an oriental costume. The two cupboards do not appear to have communication either through the back wall or with the floor".
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[@crisalencar76]

I’m from Brazil!! Thanks for so beautifull things

[@stephanienoire1892]

The movement on the hand was so good I thought it was a human hand for a moment! Thanks for another beautiful and educational upload

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[@braviansamuelpanderaja5723]

Ok you got me, I don't know how that works as opposed to an actual magician.

[@renanrambo]

muito legal, se eu acho incrível hoje, imagine o pessoal da época.

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[@4AEMRR]

So glad you still post, keep up the good work

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