Ferry Ebert: From the automaton king to the ardent lifesaver of his wife!

Ferry Ebert: From the automaton king to the ardent lifesaver of his wife!

Former slot machine king Ferry Ebert celebrates his 90th birthday on December 16th, and his life is as fascinating as his career. Ebert, known to many as a condom pioneer, now lives in Vienna and is faced with a new challenge: his wife Amalia's dementia. “Now I am human and I can help a person who no longer has a chance,” he said about dealing with his sick wife. In an interview with APA, Ebert described that he can no longer cope with this difficult task alone and is now dependent on support, which is of crucial importance for him and his wife. This personal commitment is more important to him than any business successes he has experienced in his past Volksblatt reports.

Ebert's extraordinary journey began in 1956 when he was confronted with 300 condom machines intended for his mother. Despite initial resistance and moral concerns in society, he was able to establish himself as an “automaton emperor”. His range expanded over the years to include various machines, including PEZ and chewing gum machines, which brought him millions in sales. However, the switch to the euro forced him to part with his life's work, which made headlines in 2001. Today he runs the “Grandchildren and Automata Museum” in Vienna-Penzing, where he continues to live out his passion for automatons vienna.at reports.

A fulfilled life with challenges

Despite the challenges of living with his wife, who suffers from dementia, Ferry Ebert remains active. He remains a part of his life serving the community by singing Christmas carols and participating in senior events. He has now recorded his experiences in the film “And freshly in love every day”, which highlights the powerful and loving relationship between him and his wife. This turn in his life shows that despite all his business achievements, he never lost sight of the human aspect. “I can look back on a really fulfilling life, with all its ups and downs,” he concluded optimistically.