Released as part of a three-volume set, this fascinating program unravels the mysteries of magic-making by exploring the use and development of emerging technologies to create wholly believable illusions. Through historical footage and interviews with modern masters, you'll learn about some of the earliest special effects -- including light, shadow and incense -- and how magicians harnessed their power to leave audiences breathless.
International Vale Tudo Championships, Brazil's premier mixed martial arts organization, presents a second volume of some of the most brutal bare-knuckle fights ever witnessed. Unlike the regulated Ultimate Fighting Championships matches, IVC's no-holds-barred fights give way to a level of hard-hitting viciousness unseen anywhere else. This video features a total of nine fights, including one unbelievable eight-man tournament.
See where some of the biggest battles of World War II were planned and fought in this fascinating travelogue, including the British cabinet war rooms, the Royal Air Force Museum and the beaches of Normandy where Allied forces waded ashore on D-Day. Hosted by Emmy Award winner Bill Boggs, these episodes of the historical series explain what it took for the Allies to stand up to the overwhelming Nazi war machine -- and win.
After having venerated the pagan gods of Antiquity, two thousand years ago Greece chose to convert to Christianity. From that time forward monks undertook the construction of imposing monasteries hidden away in unusual spots like the edges of cliffs, volcanic islands, or inaccessible rocky summits. Travelers who choose to visit Mount Athos, the Meteoras or the Island of Patmos will not only live through a memorable mystical experience, but will dive head first into an unforgettable odyssey, leading to the heart of the Byzantine Empire.
Preschool Songs is the ninth album of the Cedarmont Kids classics series from the cassette and the CD in December 26, 1995 and the Amazon prime audio in June 13, 1995 and the sixth video from November 11, 1997.
Jews have been present in America almost from the very beginnings of our nation's history, starting in 1654 with the arrival of 23 Jews from Brazil at the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam, now Manhattan. This program follows the history of Jews in America from this point up to the fight for freedom in the American Revolution and the early years of the new nation's history, including information on Asher Levy and the early fight for equal rights.
Actor Eli Wallach narrates this history of early film comedy that examines the vaudevillian roots of slapstick greats such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Laurel and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, W.C. Fields, and many more.
In 1836, the start of the longest reigning queen of England coincides with the beginning of the career of the greatest British author since Shakespeare: Charles Dickens. In discovering the characters created by Dickens and the author's haunts, the viewer becomes a privileged witness to the economic, scientific, and cultural effervescence that marked Victoria's reign. They became a blueprint for today's London and present day England.
To some, the Shroud of Turin is a sacred artifact; to others, it's a fraud. Even if it is not the actual burial shroud of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, it is a powerful representation of one of the most dramatic days in history.
Cathy Rigby stars as Peter Pan in this Broadway production of the beloved children's classic. Filmed at the Marquis Theater for a special A&E presentation, the performance features wonderful singing and dancing.
Pippi is visited by her father to go on a journey to the South See. Her friends Annika and Tommy come along with her. However, they are also accompanied by two crooks who sneak up on board in search for long last treasure.
The Royal Opera 1997
Arthur Lee - Stand Out Black Sabbath - Children of the Grave Johnny Cash - Ring Of Fire Pilgrims Jubilee Singers - Kings Highway Dinosaur Jr. - Alone Josh Kalis - KMD - Gasface Refill (instrumental) John Drake - Black Attack - Verbal Attack (instrumental) Mike Hayes - Gang Starr - Who's Gonna Take The Weight? (instrumental)
Black and white short horror film about a haunted apartment based on the short story of the same name by famed French writer Guy de Maupassant. It was only shown publicly once at the 4th Avignon / New York Film Festival at the tony Alliance Francaise in Manhattan
BBC documentary about the evolution of martial arts films in Hong Kong.
European Concert 1997
Hermit-like man baron, with not a practical worry in the world, lives in the big city. He revers an extravagant life-style and fine arts, but specially the opera and gala-parties. Living alone considerably distorts the baron's perception of reality - he gives himself up completely to listening to one specific aria of an opera. He listens to it relentlessly day and night, joined by his only companions - two paper-dolls and alcohol. One faithful night the baron notices a stranger, who has stopped outside his window to listen to the aria in wonder. The baron invites the stranger to step inside, and the events leading to the end of film unfold, climaxing with an unpredictable finish.
Is NASA sharing everything they know about UFOs? This documentary uses footage from missions into space to prove that there are aliens and our government has had this evidence for years without sharing it with the public.
