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Thaumatropes
Introduction
Thaumatropes are old-fashioned optical illusions, or “tricks of the eye,” that date back to the 1820s. Here’s how to make one for yourself!

Materials
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2 circles of white cardstock
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Markers
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Scissors
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Hole punch
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Tape
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String
We have included a printable guide for the circles in the PDF below. If you don't have a printer, you can also draw your own circles or trace the circles in the guide by holding the paper up to the screen.