| As the thaumatrope spins, the series of quick flashes is interpreted as one continuous image. |
| The names evoke arcane, ancient mysteries: the thaumatrope, the phenakistoscope, the zoetrope. |
| The thaumatrope, then, did nothing more than illustrate the power of the eye to weld together a couple of alternating impressions. |
| Accessories: thaumatrope, video, period objects and Jacob's ladder. |
| When you spin the thaumatrope, the images appear to combine, putting the parrot inside the birdcage. |
| As the thaumatrope appeared in stores, Dr. Ayrton published a book explaining the scientific principles underlying the toy. |
