Enchanting illusions & rare marvels
from centuries past.
A private pop-up museum featuring one of the world's finest collections of nineteenth-century optical illusions.
Nearly two hundred years before movies, artists discovered a remarkable way to create depth from paper.
Each tunnel book and optical illusion in this collection was lovingly handcrafted by artists who are long gone.
Many depict places that no longer exist, moments that history has erased.
The art becomes a vessel for cultural memory.
From Victorian tunnel books to Zograscopes, Stereoscopes, and the enchanting day-to-night magic of the Polyorama Panoptique, the museum offers you a glimpse into the wondrous optical illusions of the 1700's and 1800's.
These objects are more than antiques. They are windows into the imagination, craftsmanship, and worldview of earlier generations. They remind us that wonder is timeless– and that the human spirit has always found ways to dream in three dimensions.
The places are gone. The paper remains.
The Museum of Magical Wonders is currently presented as an exclusive pop-up experience after performances of
— Magic at the Biltmore —
Shows are currently paused due to Covid 19, we hope to resume shows in the coming months. Please check back here for updates.
DUE TO COVID-19, MAGIC AND WINE IS NOW A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE. LIVE SHOWS WILL RESUME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
