Grandma’s Predictions, Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park. May 12, 2013. Photo © Tricia Vita via flickr
Happy Mother’s Day to Coney Island’s Grandma’s Predictions! The rare circa 1923 fortune teller returned to her home under the 1920 Wonder Wheel on Mother’s Day 2013 after several months in arcade restorer Bob Yorburg’s workshop. Her inner workings had been destroyed by floodwater from Sandy. Grandma got eye surgery as well as a new wig, dress and wax hands cast from the original mold, and a fine new cabinet. Visit Grandma and get your prediction — only 50 cents.
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Hello Tricia.You may remember interviewing me for an article about Fascination a couple of years ago. I am trying to find something out that you might know the answer to. To Wit: Other than Ben Maksik’s Town and Country on Flatbush Avenue (near Avenue U), was there a popular night club in Brooklyn (perhaps near Coney Island) in the same era?Would appreciate hearing from you. I hope all goes well for you. Sam Person
There was “The Elegante ” on Ocean Parkway, could that perhaps be what you were thinking about? Down the block from Ben Maksik’s was The Airport Lounge” . Any help?