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Hidden in Plain Sight

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"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. Tracing the …

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"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. Tracing the overlaps between the worlds of magic and filmmaking, Hidden in Plain Sight examines how professional illusionists and their tricks have been represented onsecreen, while also considering stage magicians who have stepped behind the camera, from Georges Méliès to Ricky Jay."

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""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 …"

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