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Phantasmagoria
Phantasmagoria is a form of horror theatre that uses magic lanterns to project frightening images, such as skeletons, demons, and ghosts. These productions typically utilize rear projection onto semi-transparent screens to keep the projectors hidden, allowing images to move, change size, and switch quickly. The experience features spooky decorations, total darkness, sound effects, and verbal presentations. Some shows also incorporate smoke, smells, and electric shocks. Originating under the guise of actual séances, this theatrical style became widely popular.
