Since owning a live monkey is a major undertaking and many locales have
laws against monkeys, here's a fun alternative that will appeal to many
here:  http://www.tophatprod.com/store/product.php?productid=16137 

The great thing about Tipper the Monkey is you are in complete control,
hands free.  People think it is sound or motion activated, and it
really gets their attention.  You will have a lot of fun with this
monkey.

Todd Robbins

P.S. And speaking of photoplayers, of all the videos of photoplayers
on YouTube, this might be the most fun:

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0JZszqC7mk