Magic Box

Mirroring design elements from 19th century pre-cinema devices, Magic Box was created as a physical trailer for Alchemy of Light. Peering inside the box one can watch a film that is not visible to the other viewer. At dark moments, one can see through the box into the eyes of the other participant. The sliders on the front panel of the box select which film is visible to each viewer. If both people move to the far position of the slider their hands will touch. Two strangers - looking each other in the eye, touching hands, sharing the experience of watching a film - are all interactions that reflect the themes of Alchemy of Light.

Documentation video:

Torrini, one of the movies inside the Magic Box