Monday, September 20, 2010

Fortune Telling Machines


Remember these? Fortune telling machines with animatronic figures inside of mysterious Gypsies, Swamis, or Wizards? We know these purveyors of destiny are just robots, lifeless mannequins. . . aren't they? Why does it seem that they are smirking at you? Did those eyes just move? 





Disneyland's famous Esmeralda 
I have been having my fortune told by her for over 40 years!


What is your favorite Fortune Telling Machine story?
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4 comments:

  1. SuzanneSeptember 21, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    I love the movie "Big" with Tom Hanks! He uses Zoltar for his wish! They really are super cool =-]

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  2. Rainey J. DillonSeptember 21, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    MY story is ....I WANT ONE! :)

    Rainey J

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  3. Wendy Anderson =i=September 21, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    I've posted my favorite fortune teller machines from the past.
    I understand they've moved the machines to Fisherman's Wharf. There was nothing like the funky, atmospheric old Cliff House basement!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    There is a small Victorian town, Echuca, which has a heritage listed fun fair (and paddle steamers!!). Complete with a cool fortune telling machine! This makes me think I should visit Echuca again... :)

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