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Cut out a piece of tape, about 1” long. and roll it into a small tube, so that the sticky side is on the outside. Press the tube onto the back of Side A, in the center of the circle. Place Side A so ...

Introduction It’s probably difficult to imagine a time with no television, no movies and no cartoons. But believe it or not, those times weren’t so long ago! What did those kids do when they couldn't ...

Thaumatrope n°1 is an avant-garde non-narrative animation created physical using the Victorian optical toy. The thaumatropes are made through a combination of illustrations and photographs. It aims to ...

BAUBLE OF WONDER: Not meaning to go all braggy here, but we've been thaumatrope fans for a long time. But many people were fans of the thaumatrope before us, specifically in the Victorian era. The ...

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The ZOOM team is getting the band back together! The new digital series ZOOM Into Action features activity videos with some of your favorite former cast members from the WGBH television series. “I’ve ...

Streaming platforms for Thaumatrope nº1 haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.