The Lumière brothers created this film, Vue Lumière No. 76 - Serpentine Dance, in 1896 by hand-colouring the black-and-white footage frame-by-frame. But the effect of the swathes of technicolour swirls is so mesmerizing, I'd say it is magic.
I lean my head slowly to the side, reflect on the camellia on the moss
of the temple, reflect on a cup of tea, while outside the wind is rustling
the foliage, the forward rush of life is crystallised in a brilliant jewel
of a moment that knows neither plans nor future, human destiny is rescued
from the pale succession of days, glows with light at last and, surpassing
time, warms my tranquil heart.