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Whimsical Illusions (1909) | Slate

Whimsical Illusions

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Rated 6.3 on TMDB

Whimsical Illusions

Les Illusions fantaisistes

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.

Released: 1909
Runtime: 5m
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: France

Direction and writing

Georges MélièsScreenplay, Director

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Cast

Georges MélièsThe Magician
ManuelThe Assistant

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