I came across the site of Kelly Coats, an artist and musician that is based out of Los Angeles.  Back in 2005, she created this old school toy known as a phenakistiscope, that creates an optical illusion when spun.  Titled the Epic Thriller, the toy reveals the transformation of Michael Jackson through the years, in an oddly fascinating way.  Click here to see it in action.
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