Giant Mechanical Rising Cards. London: John Martin, ca. 1950. Finely made mechanical faux giant pack; cards selected by the audience rise from the deck while it sits isolated in a handsome hardwood lyre-shaped holder (of later manufacture) some distance from the performer. The “machine” crafted from Dural aluminum by Martin, with winding key (hallmarked), tension plate, and original packing case. Good working condition, with rubber wheels in need of revitalization.