The Peddler of Talismans and Relics arrives at a venue and as the elderly brown leather suitcase is opened, an invitation is made – ‘Welcome, draw near and prepare to be delighted’. Within the case, the individually packaged talismans or relics lie awaiting the wonder of the viewer and the animating touch of the peddler. The audience can purchase a small part of this wonder and with the assistance of the peddler and a description of its properties supplied on the packaging; the object reveals its marvels.
The peddler and the suitcase of talismans and relics are compact, self-contained and ultimately flexible. It blends seamlessly into any context and as with peddlers of old, it can set up and pack up within minutes, ready to move on to the next venue.
