More commonly known as "magic lanterns," these projectors were the ancestors of the motion picture projector, the 35mm slide projector, filmstrips, and even the PowerPoint presentation. Using lenses ...

Recently, we've heard an awful lot about something called Magic Lantern, although generally as a piece of software, not in reference to the historical projection device. The original Magic Lantern – ...

A double magic lantern projector that's been converted from oil to electric lamps. The dual projector allows for one slide to be shown while another is changed. Printed on front and sides: "Benj. Pike ...