The Practical Magic Lab
We build the things you can’t buy, because they’ve never existed until now.
Design and fabrication of custom machines, special effects rigs, and mechanical props for film, television, and live production.
Our builds range from servo-driven mechanisms, motorized rigs, and programmable electronics to practical rain bars, flame systems, pneumatic launchers, and even rubber stunt props like a fully mechanical but actor-safe bear trap. We’ve also developed specialized tools for on-set flexibility, including miniature flame bars designed as self-contained light sources, no hose required, easily mountable to a gobo head and a fireless LED ember system that simulates glowing coals for safe, realistic fireplace effects.
In-house capabilities include:
We also develop custom motor controllers, lighting systems, and interactive prop interfaces—everything from blinking control panels to ghost-hunting gadgets to large-scale kinetic sculptures.
If it needs to move, light up, vent pressure, or survive a stunt, we build it.
Mechanical ingenuity meets production reliability.
