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Stage illusions
Illustrations depicting various cutting-edge stage illusions at the beginning of the 20th century. The first shows the race of a motor-car again a train; also shown, a ship pursuing a small boat before she blows up and sinks; and finally a Wright aeroplane comes to the rescue of a woman on a roof-top. All scenarios are shown from the front (what the audience sees) and behind (where the magic happens). Date: 1909
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Media ID 14126586
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Behind Cutting Directing Edge Effect Effects Illustrations Performance Pursuing Special Stages Staging Trains Wright
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Step right up and prepare to be amazed! This print from 1909 showcases a collection of cutting-edge stage illusions that dazzled audiences at the beginning of the 20th century. The first scene illustrates the thrilling race between a motor-car and a train, where the car appears to effortlessly keep pace and even surpass the speed of the train. But what the audience sees is just the tip of the iceberg. Behind the scenes, hidden mechanisms and clever staging create the illusion of a motor-car outpacing a train. The second scene unveils a breathtaking spectacle of a ship pursuing a small boat before it suddenly blows up and sinks. The audience watches in awe as the boat seems to be engulfed by the sea, but the truth lies in the intricate special effects and meticulous planning behind the scenes. Lastly, the print showcases a daring rescue scene where a Wright aeroplane comes to the rescue of a woman on a rooftop. The audience holds their breath as the plane swoops in to save the day, but the magic happens off-stage. Behind the scenes, wires, pulleys, and hidden platforms are used to create the illusion of a plane in mid-air and a daring rescue. These scenes represent just a few of the many innovative illusions that graced the stages of the early 20th century. They showcase the artistry, creativity, and ingenuity of the magicians, special effects teams, and theatre directors of the time. This print is a historical reminder of the power of illusion and the awe it can inspire in its audience.
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