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Whimsical Illusions(1909)
Status: Released
Date: 1909-12-01
61%
29 Votes
Time: 0h 5m
Overview:
In this hand-colored short, a magician and his assistant do a series of magic tricks, including making potted plants appear, among others. Melies played the magician, and the actor Manuel played his assistant.
Languages: No Language.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Star Film
Movie: Whimsical Illusions
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Georges Méliès
The Magician
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In this hand-colored short, a magician and his assistant do a series of magic tricks, including making potted plants appear, among others. Melies played the magician, and the actor Manuel played his assistant.
Release Date
1909-12-01
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6.1
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