Illusion apparatus
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Nov 20, 1990
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May 23, 1989
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May 23, 1989
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An illusion apparatus comprises a semi-transparent convex, spherical mirror which makes the image of a primary object, ordinarily a human viewer, appear to interact with a display means such as a television set or a picture or a diorama. The semi-transparent, convex, spherical mirror is located between the viewer and the display means. The viewer is preferably illuminated against a dark backdrop. Because the spherical mirror is semi-transparent, the viewer sees a composite image which includes his own reflection superimposed on a portion of the scene from the television, picture, or diorama behind the mirror. A darkened area is preferably located on the television screen or in the picture or diorama and corresponds to the size and location of the viewer's image. This prevents the scene in the television or diorama from bleeding through the viewer's image. A mirror supporting stand makes it possible to adjust the height of the mirror with respect to the viewer and the display means so as to fine tune the effect. The effect can be modified by using convex, aspherical mirrors for special situations and by adding interactive feedback between the viewer and the television set or diorama so that the viewer can control his environment in the composite image.
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