Segundo de Chomón was a Spanish film director born in 1871.
He made many movies, mainly while working in France, and he was one of the first and most creative director to create movies with camera tricks and optical illusions.
Here are two samples of his ”magic“. Remember! This was made over 100 years ago! (Long time before Criss Angel's camera tricks.)
Satan s'amuse or Satan at play from 1907
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY6xrDGfwxg
In an unnamed place, his majesty Satan is bored. Despite his servants exertions, nothing can be found to cheer him up.
Les Kiriki: Acrobates Japonais or The Kiriki: Japanese Acrobats from 1907
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bExsjRGxqhQ
A family troupe of acrobats, made up to appear Japanese, perform various unbelievable stunts in front of the camera, achieved through a trick of the camera.
