To honor the spirit of early cinema, ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ incorporated practical illusions—such as smoke, mirrors, and stage‑magic tricks—into the Wizard’s performances. These effects helped bridge the gap between Baum’s era and modern filmmaking.
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Source: Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)