Whimsical Illusions (1909)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 1.345 |
Directed By
Georges Méliès
Crew
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès
TOP CAST
Georges Méliès
The Magician
Manuel
The Assistant
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