Project Gutenberg 2021-02-16 Public domain in the USA. 426 Quigley, Martin 1917 2011 Quigley, Martin Schofield Quigley, Martin S. Curtis, Edward Peck 1897 1987 60014797 Magic Shadows: The Story of the Origin of Motion Pictures Foreword -- Introduction -- It started with "A" -- Friar Bacon's magic -- Da Vinci's camera -- Porta, first screen showman -- Kepler and the stars -- Kircher's 100th art -- Popularizing Kircher's projector -- Musschenbroek and motion -- Phantasmagoria -- Dr. Paris' toy -- Plateau creates motion pictures -- The baron's projector -- The Langenheims of Philadelphia -- Marey and movement -- Edison's peep-show -- First steps -- World premieres -- Appendix I: Chronology -- Appendix II: Bibliography. Tim Lindell, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Magic Shadows: The Story of the Origin of Motion Pictures" by Martin Quigley is a historical account written in the late 20th century. This book chronicles the evolution of motion picture technology, tracing its development from ancient optical experiments to the modern cinematic experience. It examines the significant figures and innovations that contributed to the creation of moving images, invoking a deep appreciation for the formative processes behind the films that shaped popular culture. The opening of this work sets the stage for a profound exploration of the historical origins of motion pictures. It begins with a foreword that emphasizes the general public's limited understanding of the motion picture's history and highlights the lack of recognition for the many pioneers involved in its development. The introduction focuses on Athanasius Kircher, whose invention of the magic lantern in the 17th century became a catalyst for future motion picture technology. Quigley recounts Kircher’s early demonstrations, which combined a blend of science and showmanship, engaging audiences with light and shadow before paving the way for the more complex innovations that would follow. The narrative invites readers to understand and appreciate the rich tapestry of discoveries and the integral historical journey leading to the films we watch today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Lantern projection Motion pictures -- History TR Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Art 562573 2025-09-25T12:09:53.302197 text/html 513247 2024-10-18T11:03:46 text/html 5335370 2025-09-25T12:10:05.088121 application/epub+zip 5332997 2025-09-25T12:09:56.418130 application/epub+zip 343729 2025-09-25T12:09:54.662217 application/epub+zip 6928964 2025-09-25T12:10:11.012144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6879174 2025-09-25T12:10:03.601170 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449094 2022-09-29T05:46:55.418283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445067 2025-09-25T12:09:51.776228 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 424978 2024-10-18T11:03:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18028 2025-09-25T12:10:11.170073 application/rdf+xml 7119 2025-09-25T12:09:55.017178 image/jpeg 1624 2025-09-25T12:09:54.839174 image/jpeg 6677713 2025-09-25T12:09:53.490192 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia