{"product_id":"vintage-coin-op-magic-puppet-act-tabletop-fortune-teller-by-cragstan","title":"Vintage Coin-Op \"Magic Puppet Act\" Tabletop Fortune Teller by Cragstan","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1950s; Craig-Stanton-Elmaleh, Inc. - New York City, NY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTabletop coin-operated fortune teller machine featuring a mechanical monkey musician staged behind a theatrical proscenium window. The figure is dressed in a red plaid jacket with yellow trousers and a green hat, holding a guitar beside a small microphone, all framed by bright pink printed curtains. A side panel reads \"WATCH THE MAGIC PUPPET ACT! TELLS YOUR FORTUNE FOR TODAY! INSERT 5¢,\" reinforcing its arcade-style novelty function. The metal cabinet is finished in a textured blue paint with a chromed front bezel, and a coin slide mechanism marked Heath Sales Co., Macon, GA is mounted at the front. Internally, the unit dispenses printed fortune cards-examples included-while the animated figure performs when activated. The base is labeled \"Cragstan Japan,\" tying it to mid-century import novelty machines designed for countertop amusement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate wear including scuffs and paint loss to the metal housing, scratches to the chrome bezel, and general age-related wear to the interior figure and components. Graphics remain vibrant with minor edge wear. Unit has been tested and is in working condition. Operates on two D cell batteries and includes original fortune cards.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n14.5\" W x 11.5\" D x 21\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 20118- 041026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43975222362155,"sku":"20118","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/d0544c86-318c-59b2-a9a2-a2b1e1b30d3e.jpg?v=1777058413","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-coin-op-magic-puppet-act-tabletop-fortune-teller-by-cragstan","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}