Early Praxinoscope strip showing a girl dancing on a tightrope. Series 1, Number 7.

Praxinoscope reel, Series 1, number 1

Praxinoscope animation of a green-suited boy wearing a drum and cymbal. Series 1, number 10

Praxinoscope animations of a girl in a blue dress bouncing a shuttlecock on a badminton racket. Series 2, number 2

Praxinoscope strip of a shifting rosette. Series 2, number 5.

Praxinoscope animation of a juggler balancing a spinning plate on their nose. Series 1, number 2.

Praxinoscope animation of a child laying down balancing a drum upon his upraised legs. Series 1, number 3.

Praxinoscope animation of a girl in a blue dress blowing soap bubbles. Series 1, number 5.

Praxinoscope animation of a chef rotating meat on a spit while spooning drippings over it. Series 1, number 6.

Praxinoscope animation of a butterfly fluttering about a flower. Series 2, number 6.

Praxinoscope animation of a man spinning around a trapeze. Series 2, number 7.

Praxinoscope animation of a girl charming a flock of birds. Series 3, number 1.

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