Magic Bricks (1908) Segundo de Chomón

A conjurer in garb jumps out of a small box. He conjures an assistant from the same box plus a young woman, who then disappears into the box. He continuously picks up the box and shows us the empty inside. Next, he removes many small boxes from the larger box, stacks them on top of each other after making a base row of six or seven. The stacked boxes (magic bricks) become a movie screen, revealing the image of a laughing child. The magician knocks the bricks down with his wand and the child disappears, one row at a time. The conjurer has the bricks fly back to re-form the screen, and we see the Pathé Frères rooster.

The Doctor And The Monkey (1900) Georges Méliès

This silent film era film was released in 1900 by Star Films, it wass created / directed by Georges Méliès.

Who Killed The Bog People?

Who Killed The Bog People?

An article examining the ancient people found preserved in the bogs of Northern Europe many with organs intact some with clothing.

The Human fly (1902) Georges Méliès

This early silent film was released in France in 1902 by creator / director Georges Méliès.

The Fantastic Diver (1905) Segundo de Chomón

This silent film was released in France, and directed by Segundo de Chomón.

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The Talisman or Sheep's Foot (1907) Albert Capellani

This silent film was released in France and was directed by Albert Capellani in 1907. The film is an unusual fairy tale type short film and is partially hand colored which was a fad of the time.

The King and the Jester (1907) Georges Méliès

This silent film era film was released in France by creator/director Georges Méliès in 1907.

In the film a jester attempts to make the king smile and laugh. He tries falling down several times, juggling, making a tower of chairs and blowing them down. The king isn't impressed and gives the jester the boot but as he goes off screen he reappears coming out of one of his boxes. 

The king gives him another chance and the jester brings in the queen. He performs a bit of magic making her clothing change to to those of an Egyptian, possibly Cleopatra then he has her balanced on two poles by her hands and then amazingly one pole. The king is uninterested in the magic but sits with the queen and gives her a kiss. The jester disappears and after the kiss the king realizes that the queen has disappeared and in her place is the jester! At first he scowls but after a moment is amused. He walks off screen with the jester.

Toward the end this film due to age has suffered a bit. For the most part you can see what is happening but it appears as though parts of the film were partially burned.

How To Make A Clay Batman, Tutorial, Timelapse (Part 1 of 2)

How To Make A Clay Batman, Tutorial, Timelapse (Part 1 of 2)


How To Make a clay Batman Tutorial. In this video we show the process we went through to make our Batman clay figure. This one will be used in an upcoming parody claymation cartoons. This figure is a little more advanced than the previous ones we've created. Probably not the most advanced that we plan to create though. Stay tuned for the Batman parody cartoon and other claymation cartoons!

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The Oatmeal VS Funnyjunk

The Oatmeal VS Funnyjunk

An article about the ongoing online feud between the websites Funnyjunk and The Oatmeal and the latters hilarious Indiegogo campaign.

The Tantalizing Fly (1919) Max Fleischer

Early animated short film released in the silent film era by Max Fleischer in 1919.

A Dreadful Night (1905) Segundo de Chomón

This film by creator/director Segundo de Chomón was released in France during the silent film era, circa 1905. This short comedic film shows a man getting ready for bed and attempting to go to sleep. His bed magically disappears as he is about to lay on it a few times. Then appears on it's end and he falls out. It later disappears and a few men appear to be hoisting the man into the air on his blanket. After the men disappear he finally manages to lie down but the the room magically explodes leaving the ceiling and wall blown open. He is obviously quite surprised and shocked.

A Dreadful Night (1905) Segundo de Chomón

This film by creator/director Segundo de Chomón was released in France during the silent film era, circa 1905. This short comedic film shows a man getting ready for bed and attempting to go to sleep. His bed magically disappears as he is about to lay on it a few times. Then appears on it's end and he falls out. It later disappears and a few men appear to be hoisting the man into the air on his blanket. After the men disappear he finally manages to lie down but the the room magically explodes leaving the ceiling and wall blown open. He is obviously quite surprised and shocked.

Father's Day Reflection

Father's Day Reflection

An article on Father's day reflection on past times and overall spending time with a very loving family and what that means.

Very Large Objects

Very Large Objects

An article on some very interesting larger than life objects that will bring a smile to  one's face. Includes pictures in the article.

Long Distance Wireless Photography (1908) Georges Méliès

In a photography studio full of large fantastic machines steps an elderly couple. The bearded proprietor explains the equipment and gives them a demonstration and projects a painting of three women onto a large screen; suddenly the women begin to move. The customers are impressed. First the women sits in the special seat: she's projected onto the screen, and her good nature comes out in the laughing image. Then it's the man's turn, but on the screen it projects a painted, apelike Friar Tuck face. The man dets angry and tries to wreck the machine getting an electric jolt in the process.

Healing Power Of Baths

Healing Power Of Baths

An article of the healing power and body relaxation after a good hot bath and some of the reasoning behind it.

Phishing Emails And Scams

Phishing Emails And Scams

An article on phishing, scam and junk emails that we all receive and the ridiculous people who send them out.

Legends Of Zyconia Part 29

Legends Of Zyconia Part 29

Part 29 of our ongoing online fantasy adventure story. In this part terrek and his army meet the the undersea people.

The Diabolical Church Window (1910) Georges Méliès

This early silent film was released in France in 1910 by filmmaker Georges Méliès. It is a magical short about a stained glass window out of which comes a beautiful lady. More magical happenings throughout the film show several more women and other mirrors that they disappear in. Eventually he is faced with the magician who cast the spell who also disappears.

Georges Méliès: The First Cinemagician

Georges Méliès: The First Cinemagician

An article detailing the life of Georges Méliès the first cinemagician of film. The article includes videos of his amazing films.