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Whimsical Illusions
Whimsical Illusions

Whimsical Illusions

Genres

ComedyFantasy

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

5 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

01 December 1909

Country

France

Cast

Georges Méliès

Georges Méliès

The Magician

Manuel

Manuel

The Assistant

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