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Whimsical Illusions

Whimsical Illusions

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Whimsical Illusions

1909

0h 5m

6.3(33 votes)

Comedy

Fantasy

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.

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2 featured cast members

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Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

The Magician

Manuel

The Assistant

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Directed by: Georges Méliès
Written by: Georges Méliès
Produced by: Georges Méliès

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