02 November 1909 Fantasy, Comedy 5 mins
In this hand-colored short, a magician and his assistant do a series of magic tricks, including making potted plants appear, among others. Melies played the magician, and the actor Manuel played his assistant.
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Kiagyalt képzelgések Trailer
France 02 November 1909
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