Magic Lantern
- 1. Magic Lantern By Tony and Nick
- 2. The Origin of the Magic Lantern Scientist began experimenting with Magic lanterns in the early 1600s. Magic lanterns are similar to modern slide projectors. The Magic Lantern is illuminated by fire. The slides were made of glass held together by wood or glass.
- 3. How the lantern works It works by using a reflector to reflect the light from the lamp into the condensing lens. The lens tube magnifies the slides so that they can be projected to the size of 6 to 8 feet. The base keeps the magic lantern above the table. The smokestack vents the smoke coming from the lantern’s fire.
- 4. THE MAGIC lanterns use The Magic Lantern was very popular in Europe. The magic lantern was in a high demand There were forty-seven types of magic lanterns. Slides varied so much you were sure to find one that would work with your Lantern.
- 5. Magic Lantern Slides This is what slides looked like.
- 6. Sources http://courses.ncssm.edu/gallery/collections/toys/html/exhibit02.htm http://cartoonanimation.pbwiki.com/ http://www.winternet.com/~akaske/Personal/lantern.html