Hypnosis

Have you ever been a magician’s assistant? I’ve never fancied it personally – and this short from ARTFX (International School of Cinema, 2D & 3D Animation, Visual Effects, Video Games, Programming and Fine Arts) convinces me that my instincts were right.  In this story, Bergerac the Magician invites a young boy from the audience to help him and to undergo a form of hypnosis.  Yet the boy’s reaction to Bergerac’s facial features provokes a punishment most cruel – but a lesson, too.

Considering this is a student film, this is staggeringly well made.  It's a work of art - beautiful, mysterious, full of action and with - what I admire about it most - structurally perfect.  I won't give anything away (spoilers, sweetie), but you're not going to be disappointed.

Watch the animated short below.