Excelsior!
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Excelsior!, released in the United Kingdom as The Prince of Magicians, is a 1901 French silent comedy trick film, directed by Georges Méliès.{{cite book|last1=Gomery|first1=Douglas|title=Movie History: A Survey|date=2011|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-0-415-77544-1|pages=22|edition=2nd}} It is listed as numbers 357–358 in Star Film Company's catalogues.
Synopsis
A magician pulls a handkerchief from the mouth of his assistant. From the handkerchief, he pulls a large aquarium, and uses the arms of his assistant as a pump to fill it. The magician then pulls fish from his mouth to fill the tank.
References
External links
- {{IMDb title|0225662}}
{{Georges Méliès}}
Category:Films directed by Georges Méliès
Category:French black-and-white films
Category:Silent French comedy short films
Category:Articles containing video clips
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