Ep. 45: Daguerreotype Photography | Jimmy’s Ghost Eyes

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Practical Magic director Griffin Dunne made it known in the movie commentary that he was inspired by Daguerreotype photography when creating the creepy effect used on Jimmy Angelov's ghost and eyes in the attic scene where he and Officer Gary Hallet go toe-to-toe.

In today's episode The Stinas explore the fascinating and eerie world of Daguerreotype photography! They deep dive on all of the history and science surrounding this unique AND antique process of image creation that dates back to the early 1800s.

The stories in today's episode confirm that the Victorians were some creepy folks as they used Daguerreotypes to help them grieve their deceased loved ones. The Stinas explore post mortem & spirit photography and ponder the mysterious resurfacing of an Edgar Allan Poe Daguerreotype that was wanted by the FBI! Tune in for all this and more!

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