Description of the medium plus information on optical systems, components, lanterns types and slide identification.

Slides of a show in Norfolk are displayed and explained.

Different slide types are explained, slides are shown.

The history of the magic lantern is explained, pictures of lanterns and slides are shown.

The on-line image collection shows different slides.

Lanterns, slides and historical lanternists are presented, the different methods of creating the light are explained.

Museum dedicated solely to the history of the Magic Lantern. [USA, Texas]

William Henry Jackson's Magic Lantern Slides of India in 1895

Specialised in magic lantern and pre-cinema material. A link to ebay-auctions is given [UK].

Dedicated to collecting and sharing information about these antique precursors to modern day movies and slides. Membership information available.

Short description of the history of the lantern. Included are some animations and the oldest drawing of a magic lantern, date 1420.

A lantern show is offered and presented.

Dedicated to sharing antique lantern history and entertainment including movies and slide shows. Provides period images, descriptions, and slide of the month.

The history of lanterns is explained, a programme is presented.

The repertoire is listed, a schedule is available.

The society and their activities in preserving the technology are presented. Details of their conferences, library, and membership. [UK]