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Spectacles of Light: The Magic Lantern as Popular Entertainment, 1810-1930

By Kurt Vanhoutte (Editor), Elenora Paklons (Editor), Evelien Jonckheere (Editor), Leen Engelen (Editor)
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By Kurt Vanhoutte (Editor), Elenora Paklons (Editor), Evelien Jonckheere (Editor), Leen Engelen (Editor)
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From fairgrounds to lecture halls, cabarets to classrooms, the magic lantern cast its glow across the modern world. Long before cinema, this versatile projection device captivated audiences with dazzling images, dramatic storytelling, and immersive spectacle. At once a scientific tool, a medium of persuasion, and a form of mass entertainment, the lantern became central to the making of modern visual culture. This book explores the magic lantern's extraordinary role in shaping popular perfor...