The zoetrope—also known as the “magic drum”—is an optical device that predates cinema and creates the illusion of movement by rotating a sequence of images arranged on an inner circular band. By turning the drum and observing the figures through the vertical slits, the viewer perceives a continuous animation thanks to the phenomenon of retinal persistence. This model, manufactured in France under the title Les Images Vivantes, allows simultaneous viewing by several people, unlike the phenakistos

224K views · 5.3K reactions | Have you ever seen a zoetrope? It’s a unique device used to create the illusion of motion with a sequence of photographs! Zoetropes are also one of the earliest examples of animation! This mesmerizing Toy Story zoetrope was created right here at Pixar. | Pixar | Facebook