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Magic Extinguisher, The (1901)
 

Synopsis

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A conjurer places a dog beneath an extinguisher, when he lifts it the dog has changed into a cat. He places the extinguisher over some kittens and then places eggs ontop of it. The eggs disappear and when he lifts the extinguisher they are found in place of the kittens. He replaces the extinguisher and when he lifts it again he finds some chicks. He then places it over his own head and he changes into a little boy.