Phantasmagoria Magic Lantern Show

Activity Type: 
Performance
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Presenter: 
Brett King (North Carolina), Anna Kovalova (University of Pittsburgh), Tom Roberts
Date: 
Friday, November 14, 2025 - 18:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium (Room 0125)

Step back in time and witness the spellbinding spectacle that inspired the birth of cinema! Join us for a real magic lantern show, a live performance that brings to life one of the most captivating forms of nineteenth-century visual entertainment. 

Our special guest, professional lanternist Brett King (North Carolina), will present a mesmerizing program featuring adaptations of beloved fairy tales and holiday-themed slides celebrating Halloween and Christmas. The show will be accompanied by pianist and composer Tom Roberts, one of the world’s leading exponents of early jazz piano.

A family-friendly event recommended for kids 12 and up and for younger adventurers who aren't afraid of ghosts!

Admission is FREE, but registration is required. Please register via the link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P76a_R8zCvD09N31XmsOy86qYInqSVguzezyBYx...

Sponsored by: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies | Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures | Film and Media Studies Program | Horror Studies Center | Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs

UCIS Unit: 
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures
Film and Media Studies Program
Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences
Horror Studies Center
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes
University Calendar ID: 
51019504810417