The Fortune Teller Miracle Fish!
Background
My first encounter with a Fortune Teller Miracle Fish was as a young girl one Christmas Day at my grandparents' house. I still remember the feeling of wonder on discovering, inside a Christmas cracker, the magical red fish who promised to see inside my soul.
How it works
Simply place the Fortune Teller Fish onto the palm of your hand, and its movements will tell you everything you need to know.
| Moving Head | Jealousy |
| Moving Tail | Indifference |
| Moving Head and Tail | In Love |
| Curling Sides | Fickle |
| Turns Over | False |
| Motionless | Dead One |
| Curls up Entirely | Passionate |
History
The Fortune Teller Miracle Fish dates back to at least the 1930s, although there are references to similar moving objects being used by magicians as early as the 18th century.
Trivia
- A Fortune Teller Fish was the subject of the 2009 Academy Award nominated short film “Miracle Fish.”
- The Mermaid Inn in New York City is known for its chocolate pudding served with a complimentary Fortune Teller Miracle Fish.
- Leonard Cohen included a Fortune Teller Fish in his Songs From The Road DVD and CD set.
Controversy
Over the years there has been some speculation that the name "Miracle Fish" is a misnomer. Doubters claim that the mysterious movements of the tiny red fish can be explained by science. They are wrong.