THE FANTASTIC PHANTASMAGORIA – by Michael Thomasson
Before talking about the game, the history of the term phantasmagoria should be discussed. In the 17th century, a German Jesuit scholar by the name of Athanasius Kircher teamed up with Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens to create the magic lantern. The device used...
William’s Pinball History – by Michael Thomasson
Without question, Williams’ pins are the gold standard in the industry. After designing just shy of 450 unique pins, they are by far the most prominent producer of pinball machines of all time. The Williams Manufacturing Company dates back to 1943. Its founder, Harry...
Toy Story 4 Pinball Reveal – by Michael Thomasson
Jersey Jack Pinball has been responsible for many industry firsts, including LCD screens, LED lighting, camera integration, online connectivity, and other innovative technologies. Their previous releases, The Wizard of Oz, The Hobbit, Dialed In!, Pirates of the...
The MK Pinball that Nearly Happened – by Michael Thomasson
Bally Manufacturing, founded in 1932, manufactured amusement machines such as slot machines and pinball, and became a big player through the electromechanical and solid-state eras. In 1943, Bally acquired fellow slot machine maker Midway, and began making pinball...Latest Magazine For Paid Subscribers
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