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Whimsical Illusions

1909-11-02 · 5 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy · Fantasy

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.

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Directors
Georges Méliès
Production companies
Star Film
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Georges MélièsGeorges MélièsThe Magician
ManuelThe Assistant

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