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The Art of Illusion: 100 Years of Hollywood Special Effects

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1997

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A history of movie magic from 1895 to 1995, showing primitive effects used in such films as "A Trip to the Moon" up to the state of the art effects used in "Apollo 13" and "The Abyss."

Release Date

January 6, 1997

Production

Simitar Entertainment Inc, Smithsonian Productions

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Adrienne Barbeau

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