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Otto the Automaton Duck. Chicago: Ireland Magic Co., 1930s. The original wooden card-finding duck. Metal beak and feed box, wooden body. Length 17 ½”. Paint work and parts in need of repair. Uncommon. The original card-finding duck, invented by L.L. Ireland. Most elements were manufactured in Ireland’s Chicago workshops, but the beaks were repurposed tea strainers and the heads were made of painted sports balls.