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S9·E6 Opt: An Illusionary Tale

Core Aired September 23, 1991 30 min
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Synopsis

In this episode, all is not what it seems as LeVar demonstrates optical illusions from the book by Arline and Joseph Baum. He also shows how special effects are created for television; meets artist Christian Thee, who paints trompe l'oeil, or "trick-the-eye," paintings; and shows clips of kids creating their own optical illusions as well as camouflage tricks that animals use to deceive predators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 9 Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow air?

Season 9, Episode 6 ('Opt: An Illusionary Tale') originally aired on September 23, 1991.

How long is Season 9 Episode 6 ('Opt: An Illusionary Tale')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in Reading Rainbow Season 9 Episode 6?

In this episode, all is not what it seems as LeVar demonstrates optical illusions from the book by Arline and Joseph Baum. He also shows how special effects are created for television; meets artist Christian Thee, who paints trompe l'oeil, or "trick-the-eye," paintings; and shows clips of kids creat...

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