Performing Illusions
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Performing Illusions
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Author : Dan R. North
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Performing Illusions written by Dan R. North and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Performing Arts categories.
The camera supposedly never lies, yet film's ability to frame, cut and reconstruct all that passed before its lens made cinema the pre-eminent medium of visual illusion and revelation from the early twentieth century onwards. This volume examines film's creative history of special effects and trickery, encompassing everything from George Méliès' first trick films to the modern CGI era. Evaluating movements towards the use of computer-generated 'synthespians' in films such as Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within (2001), this title suggests that cinematic effects should be understood not as attempts to perfectly mimic real life, but as constructions of substitute realities, situating them in the cultural lineage of the stage performers and illusionists and of the nineteenth century. With analyses of films such as Destination Moon (1950), Spider-Man (2002) and the King Kong films (1933 and 2006), this new volume provides an insight into cinema's capacity to perform illusions.
Techniques Of Illusion
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Author : Katharina Rein
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-05-03
Techniques Of Illusion written by Katharina Rein and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-03 with Performing Arts categories.
This book explores stage conjuring during its “golden age,” from about 1860 to 1910. This study provides close readings highlighting four paradigmatic illusions of the time that stand in for different kinds of illusions typical of stage magic in the “golden age” and analyses them within their cultural and media-historical context: “Pepper’s Ghost,” the archetypical mirror illusion; “The Vanishing Lady,” staging a teleportation in a time of a dizzying acceleration of transport; “the levitation,” simulating weightlessness with the help of an extended steel machinery; and “The Second Sight,” a mind-reading illusion using up-to-date communication technologies. These close readings are completed by writings focusing on visual media and expanding the scope backwards and forwards in time, roughly to 1800 and to 2000. This exploration will be of great interest to students and scholars in theatre and performance studies.
How To Be An Illusionist
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Author : J. C. Sum
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-01-02
How To Be An Illusionist written by J. C. Sum and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-02 with categories.
Have you always wondered how to be an illusionist? Do you wish to perform on a large stage for thousands of people? Maybe you are a working magician specializing in close up or stage magic and are looking to put together a bigger show for a special event? "How to be an Illusionist" is a first-of-its kind introductory reference guide on performing a modern illusion show in today's entertainment & pop culture market. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn step by step how to put an illusion show together, regardless of whether you perform illusions for fun, as a hobby, part-time or professionally. You will receive a goldmine of information that will empower you with practical knowledge to take on the world of grand illusions; including a primer on over 100 well-known illusions performed today with credits. The reference guide consists of 10 modules of information that is worth thousands of dollars' to the performing illusionist and has taken years of experience to learn and develop. It features over 80 full-colour photographs of a dozen international illusionists in performance including David DaVinci (USA), David & Abi Haines (USA), Kyle Knight & Mistie (USA), Miguel Gavilan (Spain), Hector Ruiz (Spain), Remy Savary (France), Adeline Ng (Singapore), Daniel Ka (Spain), Sam Powers (Australia), Jason Bishop (USA), Jay Mattioli (USA) and Sean Alexander (U.K.)."
Mudcat Mikey S 200 Short Stories 41 To 80
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Author : Michael J. Pszeniczny
language : en
Publisher: Michael J. Pszeniczny
Release Date : 2025-06-06
Mudcat Mikey S 200 Short Stories 41 To 80 written by Michael J. Pszeniczny and has been published by Michael J. Pszeniczny this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-06-06 with Art categories.
#041 Felton's Mansion-Felton buttled for 41 years at Garth's mansion and had almost seen it all. #042 Garnet's Web-The Atomic Energy plant resulted in Garnet's mutation into a colossal spider. #043 Darick's Kingdom-King Darick gives Zenon a wide berth, but never knows the wizard's thoughts. #044 Hassan's Dirt-Sometimes sinkholes are caused by monstrous tunneling moles named Hassan. #045 Jarrett's Risk-Jarrett started a betting strategy by foolishly borrowing $20K from loan sharks. #046 Kazuko's Banana-Elbert nursed the shark Kazuko, then got the idea to use it as a banana boat. #047 Lionel's Illusions-Lionel's assistant brought up the fact that they were running out of corpses. #048 Osvaldo's Oink-Osvaldo is the first successful cross between a Chihuahua and a pig, a Chia-Pig. #049 Porfirio's Gaze-It was time for Porfirio to finally get even with the evil school bully Zack. #050 Quincy's Eggs-Quincy the male ostrich mated with the 900 hen ostriches of Winford's ranch. #051 Ulrich's Patients-Ulrich's psychiatric patients benefited from the confidentiality agreement. #052 Xavier's Might-The bull Xavier's 13,400 rides resulted in hundreds of injuries and some deaths. #053 Yuriko's Lips-While watching TV, dummy Yanno and ventriloquist Yuriko argued over the channel. #054 Zachariah's Balls-Gopher Zachariah obsessively stole all the golf balls on the golf course. #055 Caleb's Capers-Super spy Caleb's mission involved obtaining DNA for biometric lock breaking. #056 Edgardo's Escape-Edgardo the lizard sneaked onto the riding lawn mower and turned the key. #057 Ferdinand's Mud-Shadows crawled from all directions toward Ferdinand in the quicksand. #058 Garfield's Races-Wild game eaten by Garfield increased the cheetah's speed dramatically. #059 Harlan's Barrel-Daredevil Harlan's grandmother pushed Harlan in the barrel into the Niagara River. #060 Irwink's Yard-Landon's 320-pound snapping turtle Irwink is in charge of security at a junkyard. #061 Javier's Mail-The poster convinced Javier to become a Pony Express rider for $100 monthly. #062 Kelvin's Lick-Hal was excited to adopt the wolf Kelvin from the Yellowstone naturalists. #063 Leonid's Air-As Captain Leonid and the others breathed oxygen, the floating plane began sinking. #064 Napoleon's Scream-Nettie heard the goat Napoleon's scream, thinking someone was being killed. #065 Odell's Coffin-Odell and trapped tank crew are involved in combat in the 1942 desert of Morocco. #066 Preston's Presents-Robin Hood Rocko's trained pet ferret Preston steals Christmas gifts. #067 Querko's City-Querko put aside several billion dollars toward creating the ocean commune. #068 Stanford's Lake-Loch Ness monster Stanford enjoys eating alligators and people, especially people. #069 Tanner's West-A twister headed toward Esmeralda, Cooky and Tanner in the ranch house. #070 Uncle's Voice-As customers exited the ladies room, Uncle the parrot squawked, "Didya poop?" #071 Wilburn's Bond-Wilburn is a Fugitive Recovery Agent (FRA), a fancy name for bounty hunter. #072 Wyatt's Nuts-Wyatt the squirrel stores millions of nuts in an old guy's attic. #073 Vance's Zoo-Vance solved the zany issues of the zoo animals by feeding walrus milk. #074 Verdell's Vision-Because of Verdell's grandfather, Verdell found the miracle cure for blindness. #075 Xenon's Piano-After 3 hours of surgery, pianist Xenon's hand was reattached and viable. #076 Zukiko's Master-Zukiko the seeing eye dog was catching onto its master JJ's blindness lie. #077 Spear's Tribe-Clear Creek Tribe member "Hunts with Spear" was called "Spear" by elders. #078 Ute's Guy-Home-health-aide orangutan Ute enjoys taking great care of its old client Guy. #079 Walker's Lobster-Walker knew Zito could arrange an accident to quash the troublesome Ranger. #080 Yael's Flame-By the time 2 years had passed, Yael became linked to many mysterious fires.
Magic And Illusion In The Movies
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Author : George Higham
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2024-11-07
Magic And Illusion In The Movies written by George Higham and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-07 with Performing Arts categories.
From top hats to top secrets, this book is a celebration of illusion technology and mechanisms of trickery through a genre-crossing selection of films. Heroes, villains, spies, con-men, and madmen, magicians all, have utilized complex constructs and trickery in thrilling cinematic adventures from the earliest days of cinema to the present. Current blockbusters such as Spider-Man: Far from Home and the Mission: Impossible series feature amazing acts of deception, often appearing far-fetched, that are in fact surprisingly close to today's technology. Along with the James Bond saga, classics such as The Wizard of Oz, Nightmare Alley, and The Sting are joined by a host of other movies superficially seeming to be very different, yet proving there is more than meets the eye.
Affect And Embodied Meaning In Animation
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Author : Sylvie Bissonnette
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-03-11
Affect And Embodied Meaning In Animation written by Sylvie Bissonnette and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-11 with Performing Arts categories.
This book combines insights from the humanities and modern neuroscience to explore the contribution of affect and embodiment on meaning-making in case studies from animation, video games, and virtual worlds. As we interact more and more with animated characters and avatars in everyday media consumption, it has become vital to investigate the ways that animated environments influence our perception of the liberal humanist subject. This book is the first to apply recent research on the application of the embodied mind thesis to our understanding of embodied engagement with nonhumans and cyborgs in animated media, analyzing works by Émile Cohl, Hayao Miyazaki, Tim Burton, Norman McLaren, the Quay Brothers, Pixar, and many others. Drawing on the breakthroughs of modern brain science to argue that animated media broadens the viewer’s perceptual reach, this title offers a welcome contribution to the growing literature at the intersection of cognitive studies and film studies, with a perspective on animation that is new and original. ‘Affect and Embodied Meaning in Animation’ will be essential reading for researchers of Animation Studies, Film and Media Theory, Posthumanism, Video Games, and Digital Culture, and will provide a key insight into animation for both undergraduate and graduate students. Because of the increasing importance of visual effect cinema and video games, the book will also be of keen interest within Film Studies and Media Studies, as well as to general readers interested in scholarship in animated media.
The Fox Sisters And Spiritualism 1848
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Author : Patrick Gunn
language : en
Publisher: Patrick Gunn
Release Date : 2025-07-31
The Fox Sisters And Spiritualism 1848 written by Patrick Gunn and has been published by Patrick Gunn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-07-31 with Fiction categories.
This captivating book uncovers the intriguing story of the Fox Sisters, who sparked the 19th-century spiritualist movement with their mysterious phenomena. It explores their lives, the cultural backdrop of their time, and the techniques they used to create seemingly supernatural messages from spirits. Delving into the mechanics behind their illusions, the book also examines the societal impact of their demonstrations, from media sensationalism to scientific skepticism. Readers will discover how modern technology and forensic tools help expose the tricks behind spiritualist performances, while also considering ethical questions about deception and faith. Through detailed case studies and expert insights, the book provides a balanced look at the enduring mystery of mediumship—celebrating its influence on culture, entertainment, and belief while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking. Perfect for history buffs, skeptics, and anyone curious about the thin line between illusion and reality.
Hidden In Plain Sight
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Author : Colin Williamson
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2015-10-22
Hidden In Plain Sight written by Colin Williamson and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-22 with Art categories.
What does it mean to describe cinematic effects as “movie magic,” to compare filmmakers to magicians, or to say that the cinema is all a “trick”? The heyday of stage illusionism was over a century ago, so why do such performances still serve as a key reference point for understanding filmmaking, especially now that so much of the cinema rests on the use of computers? To answer these questions, Colin Williamson situates film within a long tradition of magical practices that combine art and science, involve deception and discovery, and evoke two forms of wonder—both awe at the illusion displayed and curiosity about how it was performed. He thus considers how, even as they mystify audiences, cinematic illusions also inspire them to learn more about the technologies and techniques behind moving images. Tracing the overlaps between the worlds of magic and filmmaking, Hidden in Plain Sight examines how professional illusionists and their tricks have been represented onscreen, while also considering stage magicians who have stepped behind the camera, from Georges Méliès to Ricky Jay. Williamson offers an insightful, wide-ranging investigation of how the cinema has functioned as a “device of wonder” for more than a century, while also exploring how several key filmmakers, from Orson Welles to Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese, employ the rhetoric of magic. Examining pre-cinematic visual culture, animation, nonfiction film, and the digital trickery of today’s CGI spectacles, Hidden in Plain Sight provides an eye-opening look at the powerful ways that magic has shaped our modes of perception and our experiences of the cinema.
Illusions
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Author : Jenna Ryan
language : en
Publisher: Harlequin Treasury-Harlequin Intrigue 90s
Release Date : 1992
Illusions written by Jenna Ryan and has been published by Harlequin Treasury-Harlequin Intrigue 90s this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Fiction categories.
Illusions by Jenna Ryan released on May 25, 1992 is available now for purchase.
Illusions
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Author : James Sully
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1882
Illusions written by James Sully and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1882 with Dreams categories.