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Praxinoscope Animation Spinner
Praxinoscope Animation Spinner
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Praxinoscope Animation Spinner

Create mini movie magic, with the help of an optical illusion. Spin this drum and images come to life.

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Imagination Running Wild

Before the silver screen was a part of our regular entertainment roster, motion picture had another meaning. Just give this colorful carousel a spin and you’ll see just we mean. Inspired by French inventor Emile Reynaud’s 1877 praxinoscope, the animation viewer brings images to life through an optical illusion. Place a slide in the drum (it comes with 19 featuring different characters), turn the center knob, and watch as a moving scene’s reflected on mirrored panels. A delightful way to display a bit of movie magic (and history) in your home, it also makes a charming gift for any cinephile or animation buff. Made in Spain.

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Made from

paper, abs plastic, mirror, zamac

Measurements

8.7" H x 7.87" dia.

Care

The praxinoscope is a delicate instrument. Protect the piece from humidity, water, direct sun light and extreme heat.

Item ID

50190

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Shannon
  • verified reviewer
  • Springfield mo

Magical

This is an absolutely curious and fun item to have sitting in the most unsuspecting Place. It's quality exceeded by expectations. Children and adults seem to love it equally.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • SGM
  • verified reviewer
  • San Jose, CA

Christmas Cartoons

Every year my dear friend and I share the Christmas holiday and try to enjoy the warmth of the season. But given the last two years, I decided we needed a little whimsy. And what is better to share with a dear one than cartoons? This praxinoscope is perfect.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Jan
  • San Diego

I would buy this you again!

My son likes using it. It's fun and a conversation piece

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Allison
  • Napa, CA

Great Product!

I was impressed by how striking the design was and how entertaining the mechanism worked. The praxinoscope also came with a pamphlet explaining the history of the device. Awesome!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Vince
  • Tehachapi CA

Beautiful piece to compliment any nook

This is quite a beautiful piece that you would rarely find in anyone's collection. The matte decorative and varnished wood finishes work very well together and the mirrors were squarely mounted (something I was worried about since I've seen ones with crooked mirrors). If you have (or are) someone who can appreciate this kind of trinket, it is absolutely as nice as the photo's make it appear.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • KT
  • Dallas TX

A delightful Christmas gift

All of the animations are beautifully drawn and visually pleasing to watch. My parents also plan on trying their hand at drawing their own animations to try as well, using the size and spacing of the originals as a guide.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Zelma
  • verified reviewer
  • Perth, Western Australia

Absolutely perfect gift.

When this was opened my friend couldn't stop complimenting it, from its beauty, to its make, to the excellent examples of "film" strips. We spent time looking at each one and he already had his favourites picked to show the kids at school. He also knew exactly where it was going to go in his home. He LOVED it. (I also wouldn't mind one for myself now, it is really beautiful.)

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Calbecxa
  • verified reviewer
  • Calgary AB

Beautiful and well made

Fun decorative element

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Can you make your own animation with this? Does it provide papers to do so? Or do you just have to use the ones it gives you ?

Verified reply from Michelle

Hi! This comes with 19 slides featuring different characters, but you could certainly try to make your own! It sounds like a fun project!

  • FL

Is it possible to make your own slides? Is it a special material?

Verified reply from Jasmine

This product is made from paper, ABS plastic, mirror, and zamac. It may be possible to make your own.

This gift is great for ...

  • Animation Buffs Who Appreciate History

  • Cinephiles Who Love Nostalgia

  • Creative Souls Who Enjoy Unique Gifts

  • Partners Who Share a Love for Art

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