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Magic Lantern Shows

06th-07th May 2012

Special Magic Lantern shows in the Bioscope.

Special Magic Lantern shows in the Bioscope, Hollycombe's early cinema, with visiting presenters. See the magical way in which the Victorians first saw projected images – through hand painted lantern slides.

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