In the 18th century, a Roman professor of mathematics demonstrated the latest scientific discoveries with dazzling demonstrations. There was just one problem: he was really performing magic tricks.

 

Sources

Milbourne Christopher — The Illustrated History of Magic, 1996

 

Music

Kevin MacLeod — Mesmerize Chris Zabriskie — There's Probably No Time Kai Engel  — Fading Ray's Waltz

 

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