| | This exquisite little automaton is part of a tradition of mechanical toys that goes back to 1800. |
| | This elegant bone china mug features Tim, together with some references to the Nile!
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| This is a beautiful physics toy designed for your desk. A vortex lives in here, just spin the gorgeous glass dome to see it! |
| | When you flick the piezoelectric strip to and fro, it generates enough electricity - over 105 volts - to light the neon bulb. |
| | An elegant, transforming geometric puzzle. Based on the Yoshimoto Cube, which we used to sell about 20 years ago! |
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| Our large green dog, Ruford, is an awesome transforming Truck and Puppy! |
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2018 is nearly over, but we still think this 2018 World Architecture Calendar is a lovely item.
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| | The makers say that it is literally impossible to be unhappy whilst wearing one of these Happy Hats! |
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| The Fling Stick is a paper wand that when you 'fling' it, extends up to 48 inches. It also features 12 different sound effects for added fun! |
| | What is surprising about this lamp is that as long as it is lit, the candle flame rotates while it burns. |
| | Hand made specially for Grand Illusions by our glass blower, the Brandy Pipe is an unusual drinking vessel that allows you to drink from the bottom... |
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| A fascinating demonstration of the conversion of kinetic energy into heat energy! |
| | These little metal discs are bimetallic - they are made from two different metals - and this enables them to perform an amazing physics trick! |
| | Place a piece of ice on one half of the Ice Heart Maker, and pop the other half on top. The ice cube melts extraordinarily quickly and you are left... |
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| This sophisticated pre-punched cardboard kit will enable you to build a working steam engine! |
| | This high quality cardboard construction kit allows you to build your own version of the classical high voltage generator - with limited current for... |
| | Inspired by nature, based on the Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Angle, Helicone not only represents beautiful botanical structures but also... |
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| Nikola Tesla's valvular conduit is another one of his forgotten inventions. Invented in 1920 it has largely been overlooked. What is it? In simple... |
| | Nikola Tesla's valvular conduit is another one of his forgotten inventions. Invented in 1920 it has largely been overlooked. What is it? In simple... |
| | These fun little hard back books contain over 100 pages which are totally blank. However on the back of each page are folding instructions, which... |
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| With a quick twist, Lollipopter magically transforms from a 'swirl' to a 'burst' and back again in one amazingly elegant motion. |
| | To transform it, simply spin the handle and watch the magic unfold. To change it back, just spin it the other way. Intuitive, relaxing, fun, and addictive! |
| | With a quick twist, Lollipopter magically transforms from a 'swirl' to a 'burst' and back again in one amazingly elegant motion. |
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| To transform it, simply spin the handle and watch the magic unfold. To change it back, just spin it the other way. Intuitive, relaxing, fun, and addictive! |
| | The Leidenfrost Effect occurs when a liquid comes into contact with a hot object, with the correct temperature difference between the two. |
| | The sand timer floats at the top of the column of liquid. But turn it upside down, and now the sand timer does not float. What is happening? |
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