“Je Vois Tout” Divination Game – Saussine Paris, 19th Century Magnetic Oracle

Step into the fascinating world of 19th-century Parisian divination with this extraordinarily rare magnetic fortune-telling game,
JE VOIS TOUT – Présent, Passé, Avenir, published by Saussine Éditeur, Paris (circa 1870–1890).

This impressive and beautifully designed game is one of the most iconic creations of Léon & Louis Saussine, pioneers of French board-game making and holders of the 1870 patent for magnetic oracle mechanisms. Saussine exhibited his games at the 1878 Paris Universal Exhibition, and early complete surviving examples are exceptionally scarce.

This 19th-century magnetic oracle is housed in a decorated box (27 × 21.5 × 6 cm), printed inside and out.
Inside you will find:

🔹 1 rotating “hand” pointer under glass, activated by hidden magnets
🔹 8 small illustrated boxes (matchbox size: 5.2 × 3.7 × 1.5 cm), each containing its 6 original fortune cards
🔹 2 decorated magnetic palettes (question wheels, 8 cm wide), used to select the question
🔹 Printed instruction label inside the lid (“Pour consulter la voyante…”)
🔹 Beautiful chromolithography details throughout the interior

Principle of the game:
Place one magnetic palette at the center with the chosen question facing Côté de la Demande. The magnetized hand beneath the glass will rotate and point to the box containing the correct answer. A second palette provides additional answers between the boxes.

A perfect blend of illusionism, magnetism, and Belle-Époque occult storytelling, designed to simulate a real séance with “La Voyante”.

Good condition for a game 120–150 years old:
🔹 Light age toning, small marks and friction on the box
🔹 Palette colors still vibrant
🔹 All small boxes present
🔹 All answer cards included (6 per box)
🔹 Mechanism and magnetic pointer complete
(See photos for exact condition)

A fully complete example is extremely rare, as most surviving sets are missing boxes or cards.

📏 Dimensions

- Box: 27 × 21.5 × 6 cm
- Small boxes: 5.2 × 3.7 × 1.5 cm
- Answer cards: 4 × 2.5 cm
- Question palettes: 8 cm wide

🪶 Collector’s Note

Saussine’s magnetic oracles almost never survive complete — especially with all 48 answer cards present.
This set is an exceptional find: intact mechanism, vibrant lithography, and both magnetic palettes.
A museum-worthy piece from the golden age of French fortune-telling games.