A fascinating book… full of visual magic !
Also makes an exciting conversation piece and curious addition to your Science Cave!
Gaze in wonder as mysterious images transform into magical animations. Using the special acetate overly provided, they be able to make a horse gallop, a flag wave, a helicopter fly, an elephant run, 3D objects turn, and see London landmarks come to life. Many other familiar objects spin, rotate and animate through the pages of the book.
This technique first appeared in the 19th century and was used in simple optical devices such as the Thaumatrope and the Zoetrope. The process of displaying sequences of still images in rapid succession – to show apparent motion – is the basis of early film animation and motion pictures.
• Measures 18cm x 11.
• Contains 32 animated optical illusions.
