BLOG QUESTION: THE PHANTASMAGORIA

What was the Phantasmagoria? After reading this article, write a reflection on what elements of the Phantasmagoria became adopted into the development of movies.

The Phantasmagoria created illusions of the dead through a device called the Fantoscope (which was basically a magic lantern on wheels), which allowed him to project images and create the illusion that they were moving closer to the audience. He also used practical effects such as smoke to further scare his audiences. Phantasmagoria reminds me of 3D or even 4D movie experiences. Through illusions, he's able to immerse the audiences into the experience, similarly how 3D movies use different images layered onto the screen and glasses to create the illusion of the screen being 3D. 4D movies also use practical effects in theater such as smoke, water, air, etc. to immerse the audience, which reminds me of the Phantasmagoria experience.