Robert Bishop

Illumination: the Old Projectionist Robert Bishop

The Magic Lantern is the fatherof the motion picture and the great uncle of the television.¿ It evolved from the shadows of those firstprojections made with only a fire, hands and a rock wall.¿ These pages tell of those who have gonebefore and how they helped to develop the entertainment revolution of the GasLight Era.¿ Theauthor also chronicles, through his articles, the story of the Lantern's modernday growth in how people have found each other, organized, entertain, and sharetheir experiences and knowledge.¿ Thislittle book contains many images of artifacts that reflect the Magic of theLantern.¿ It is a tribute to the charm ofan historical entertainment medium.