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This essay looks at the influence of nineteenth-century magic arts on early film-makers. It aims to show that the origins of cinematic illusion lie in an earlier art form which fused science and showmanship. By foregrounding technological spectacle, early cinema can be seen to exhibit the same characteristics which still prevail in the kind of special effects-driven Hollywood product.

Author

Caitlin

Language

EN