Psychic Fortune Telling Machines
By Rachel Swanoski
When we think of vending machines, we think of the type that, on production of the correct change being inserted into the slot, a combination of numbers are pressed and out rolls your chosen item; usually snack food and fizzy drinks. In fact, we have come to expect to see them lined up in various reception areas of buildings. We think of the vending machine as a modern-day invention but they have been around for a lot longer than we think and were used for dispensing a variety of items.
Vending machines were first introduced in England in the 1880s (for the use of dispensing postcards) but it wasn't until the 20th Century that these coin operated machines were used for fortune telling. During the early 1900s these machines became common place at fairs and amusement arcades and a variety of styles were created. These machines also enjoyed great popularity in America and, to a certain extent, still do.
Just one example among many is the 1960s fortune telling machine called the 'Admiral vending Fortune Theatre'. For only a 5 cent coin, the bear in the machine with his eyes lit up, would dance and pour a drink, with the finale being the dispensing of a fortune telling card.
The pre-runner to this machine was the famous 'Grandmother Predicts... ' fortune telling machine which cost far more but was incredibly popular. Grandmother, on receipt of the required coins in the slot, would spring into life, waving her arms over the now glowing crystal ball with a fortune card being dispensed at the end of the 'reading'. Working examples of these machines are now very rare with one being in existence in a Montana museum.
But perhaps the most famous fortune telling vending machine was the 'Zoltar' machine used in the Hollywood movie 'Big'. A young boy wished at the machine that he would be 'big', a wish that was granted with a variety of comical circumstances ensuing. This machine was probably a play on the 'Zoltan' fortune telling machines; these vending machines have been in existence for some year and can still be made to order, with a variety of characters to choose from to inhabit the glass cabinet.
Fortune telling vending machines are meant to be fun and not give pessimistic readings and are integral part of some fairs, amusement arcades and various other festivals etc. Early examples from the turn of the 20th Century were intricate pieces of design and engineering and with the modern gaming industry, these vending machines are making somewhat of a comeback.
Rachel Swanoski writes for the metaphysical industry and in particular around the theme of energy readers such as clairvoyants, mediums, tarot readers and psychics. The core objective of the themed articles is to advance world awareness.
http://www.psychic-sense.com/
http://www.simply-mediums.co.uk/
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By Rachel Swanoski
When we think of vending machines, we think of the type that, on production of the correct change being inserted into the slot, a combination of numbers are pressed and out rolls your chosen item; usually snack food and fizzy drinks. In fact, we have come to expect to see them lined up in various reception areas of buildings. We think of the vending machine as a modern-day invention but they have been around for a lot longer than we think and were used for dispensing a variety of items.
Vending machines were first introduced in England in the 1880s (for the use of dispensing postcards) but it wasn't until the 20th Century that these coin operated machines were used for fortune telling. During the early 1900s these machines became common place at fairs and amusement arcades and a variety of styles were created. These machines also enjoyed great popularity in America and, to a certain extent, still do.
Just one example among many is the 1960s fortune telling machine called the 'Admiral vending Fortune Theatre'. For only a 5 cent coin, the bear in the machine with his eyes lit up, would dance and pour a drink, with the finale being the dispensing of a fortune telling card.
The pre-runner to this machine was the famous 'Grandmother Predicts... ' fortune telling machine which cost far more but was incredibly popular. Grandmother, on receipt of the required coins in the slot, would spring into life, waving her arms over the now glowing crystal ball with a fortune card being dispensed at the end of the 'reading'. Working examples of these machines are now very rare with one being in existence in a Montana museum.
But perhaps the most famous fortune telling vending machine was the 'Zoltar' machine used in the Hollywood movie 'Big'. A young boy wished at the machine that he would be 'big', a wish that was granted with a variety of comical circumstances ensuing. This machine was probably a play on the 'Zoltan' fortune telling machines; these vending machines have been in existence for some year and can still be made to order, with a variety of characters to choose from to inhabit the glass cabinet.
Fortune telling vending machines are meant to be fun and not give pessimistic readings and are integral part of some fairs, amusement arcades and various other festivals etc. Early examples from the turn of the 20th Century were intricate pieces of design and engineering and with the modern gaming industry, these vending machines are making somewhat of a comeback.
Rachel Swanoski writes for the metaphysical industry and in particular around the theme of energy readers such as clairvoyants, mediums, tarot readers and psychics. The core objective of the themed articles is to advance world awareness.
http://www.psychic-sense.com/
http://www.simply-mediums.co.uk/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7730325
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