Whimsical Illusions (1909)

  • NR
  • 12/01/1909 (FR)
  • Comedy, Fantasy
  • 5m

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.

Georges Méliès

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Georges Méliès's headshot

Georges Méliès

The Magician
Manuel's headshot

Manuel

The Assistant

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