This book provides instructions for producing shadow pantomimes, a popular form of entertainment in the late 19th century. The illustrations are striking and would be of interest to anyone interested in the history of theatrical design. The instructions for producing the pantomimes are detailed and include suggestions for creating special effects using everyday objects like tissue paper and cardboard. This book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of entertainment and would be of interest to theater enthusiasts and historians alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.