Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions A Practical Hand-book and Guide for Theater Electricians, Motion Picture Operators and Managers of Theaters and Productions

"Motion Picture Operation, Stage Electrics and Illusions" by Henry Charles Horstmann is a detailed guide for theater professionals from the early 1900s. It's made for electricians, movie operators, and theater managers, zeroing in on the electrical know-how needed in theaters. The book walks through electrical systems, using arc lamps, how to show movies, and taking care of movie equipment; readers get the must-know info and skills for theater work. The beginning gives background on the writers and what the book aims to do, stressing its hands-on way that's good for people who already know a bit about electricity. It points out the tricky stuff that theater electricians and operators deal with, like dangerous circuits and handling stage gear. The start notes the book helps people on the job, so experts can get better at tech skills and knowing how electric stuff works on stage, covering areas like movable stages and wiring. It is setting up deeper talks that come up later on.