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Illusion

Videos built around the illusion theme — pulled together so you can study how others bring this atmosphere to life.

34 videos

Cut Off Head and Beheaded Illusion Halloween Props | Distortions
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Prop Reviews

Cut Off Head and Beheaded Illusion Halloween Props | Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases a compilation of their cut-off head and beheaded illusion props, including named characters like Headless Helga, Headless Henry, Shock and Awe, and Corpse Beheaded, as well as a custom monster beheading animatronic. The footage includes clips from the Transworld Halloween and Attractions trade show, giving viewers a professional-setting look at the props in action. Distortions Unlimited is a US-based manufacturer with over four decades of experience producing animatronics, masks, and haunt props.

DistortionsUnlimited· 4,904,990 views
Doll Makeup Tutorial
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Doll Makeup Tutorial

Makeup artist Alexys Fleming (Madeyewlook) transforms herself into a creepy ventriloquist doll for Halloween, a look impressive enough to be featured in Illusion Magazine. The roughly six-minute tutorial walks through the character makeup and illusion techniques used to achieve the unsettling doll aesthetic. Signature bright blue brushes from the creator's own line are among the tools on display.

Madeyewlook· 2,229,085 views
SHOCKING Cut Off Head Illusion at Transworld Halloween Show | Extreme Distortions
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Professional Haunted Attractions

SHOCKING Cut Off Head Illusion at Transworld Halloween Show | Extreme Distortions

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Shock and Awe' severed-head illusion at the Transworld Halloween and Haunt trade show. The short clip highlights the company's reputation for pushing boundaries with animatronics, props, and illusion-based products aimed at the professional haunt industry. The piece functions as a product teaser, giving haunt buyers and enthusiasts a quick but striking look at the illusion in action.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,715,089 views
Cut Off Head Beheading Illusion HOW THEY DO IT | Distortions Unlimited Shock & Awe
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Prop Reviews

Cut Off Head Beheading Illusion HOW THEY DO IT | Distortions Unlimited Shock & Awe

Distortions Unlimited's Ed Edmunds takes viewers behind the scenes of 'Shock and Awe,' the company's cut-off-head beheading illusion prop. The video walks through how the illusion works, highlights its key features, and explains how it can be integrated into a haunted attraction or themed venue. The segment wraps with a live demonstration of the illusion in action, with Ed playing the victim.

DistortionsUnlimited· 1,712,649 views
4 Snapchat Filters Makeup Tutorial/DIY (Second Set!)
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

4 Snapchat Filters Makeup Tutorial/DIY (Second Set!)

Makeup artist Madeyewlook recreates four popular Snapchat filters using special effects and creative face/body paint techniques in a rapid-fire tutorial format. The video is the second installment in a series exploring how digital filters can be translated into real-world wearable looks. Each look demonstrates impressive sfx and illusion skills that push the boundaries of traditional Halloween and costume makeup.

Madeyewlook· 1,461,452 views
How to make an EASY makeup look harder than it was. #makeup #halloween #halloweenwithshorts
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Makeup TutorialsBeginner

How to make an EASY makeup look harder than it was. #makeup #halloween #halloweenwithshorts

This short-form tutorial from Madeyewlook shares tips on how to make an easy Halloween makeup look appear far more impressive and complex than the effort required. In under a minute, the creator demonstrates presentation or finishing tricks that elevate a simple look. It's a confidence-boosting watch for anyone who wants striking results without advanced skill.

Madeyewlook· 867,982 views
Double Face Clown Makeup Tutorial | Dual
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Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Double Face Clown Makeup Tutorial | Dual

Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming demonstrates how to achieve a striking double-face clown illusion using professional-grade face and body paints. The look combines a classic clown aesthetic with an optical dual-face effect, rendered in bold red, violet, white, and black tones. The tutorial runs just five minutes, making it a fast but visually complex technique showcase.

Madeyewlook· 804,192 views
"Shock and Awe" Beheading Illusion
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Professional Haunted Attractions

"Shock and Awe" Beheading Illusion

Distortions Unlimited showcases their 'Shock and Awe' beheading illusion, a professional-grade haunt prop demonstrated at the 2017 Transworld Halloween and Haunt Attractions Trade Show. The illusion creates a convincing severed-head effect suitable for high-end haunted attractions. Distortions Unlimited is a well-known manufacturer in the haunt industry, also recognized from the TV series Making Monsters.

DistortionsUnlimited· 694,518 views
Down the Rabbit Hole Makeup Tutorial (Alice in Wonderland)
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Makeup TutorialsIntermediate

Down the Rabbit Hole Makeup Tutorial (Alice in Wonderland)

Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming delivers an Alice in Wonderland-inspired Halloween makeup tutorial tied to the Urban Decay Through the Looking Glass palette. The look combines body paint and eye makeup to create a surreal, trippy illusion effect with a black-and-white aesthetic. The tutorial showcases a blend of special effects techniques and editorial artistry suited for Halloween or cosplay events.

Madeyewlook· 612,996 views
TURNING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART INTO MAKEUP!
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Makeup Tutorials

TURNING MY SUBSCRIBERS ART INTO MAKEUP!

Madeyewlook transforms herself into a living version of fan art submitted by a subscriber, bringing a viewer's original character design to life through special effects and illusion makeup. The result is a striking, painted transformation that blurs the line between 2D artwork and real-world makeup artistry. The video highlights the creator's signature style of community-driven, highly creative looks.

Madeyewlook· 393,860 views
Rayman Makeup Tutorial
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Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Rayman Makeup Tutorial

Madeyewlook creator Alexys Fleming delivers a full makeup transformation turning herself into Rayman, the limbless video game character known for his floating hands and head. The tutorial demonstrates advanced illusion makeup and body painting techniques to recreate the character's iconic look. At just five minutes, it's a fast-paced, entertaining watch that balances technical skill with the channel's signature fun energy.

Madeyewlook· 270,108 views
Everyone underestimates me… 😞 #makeup #viral
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Makeup Tutorials

Everyone underestimates me… 😞 #makeup #viral

This short-form clip from the well-known SFX and creative makeup artist Madeyewlook plays on the theme of being underestimated, likely leading into a dramatic makeup transformation reveal. The video appears designed for viral reach, leveraging a relatable emotional hook before showcasing impressive artistry. Given the channel's established reputation for elaborate face and body illusions, the payoff is likely a striking Halloween-adjacent or fantasy look.

Madeyewlook· 222,039 views
Peppers Ghost How To Video
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Projection EffectsIntermediate

Peppers Ghost How To Video

This short tutorial from FrightProps introduces the classic Pepper's Ghost illusion — a technique long used in professional attractions and stage productions to create convincing ghostly apparitions. The video demonstrates how two of FrightProps' lighting controllers, the PicoFX and the Digital Crossfade, can be used to achieve this effect in a haunt or home setting. By controlling lighting transitions precisely, the illusion makes a hidden figure appear to materialize as a transparent, ghost-like projection on a reflective surface. It's a concise, practical overview for anyone looking to add a high-impact visual effect to their setup.

FrightProps· 62,052 views
Yes, my clothes are painted on. #makeup #FallintoShorts
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Makeup TutorialsAdvanced

Yes, my clothes are painted on. #makeup #FallintoShorts

This short-form video from Madeyewlook showcases a striking trompe l'oeil illusion in which clothing is entirely painted directly onto the skin rather than worn. The effect is convincing enough to fool viewers at first glance, playing on realistic color, texture, and shadow work. It serves as both an impressive makeup demonstration and costume inspiration for Halloween or cosplay events.

Madeyewlook· 59,278 views
Poison Props: Clown Triple Stack
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Prop Reviews

Poison Props: Clown Triple Stack

Poison Props showcases their Clown Triple Stack animatronic, a large clown figure that opens its coat to expose three clowns hidden inside. The piece features multiple simultaneous actions: one clown head bobs up and down, another launches outward, and a pair of feet kick at guests. The layered reveal gag makes it a high-impact scare piece ideal for professional haunted attractions or ambitious home haunts.

POISON PROPS· 39,974 views
Best DIY FLOATING CANDLE Prop Idea for Your Animated Halloween Haunt
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DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Best DIY FLOATING CANDLE Prop Idea for Your Animated Halloween Haunt

This tutorial walks DIY haunters through building a convincing floating, animated candle illusion suitable for both indoor and outdoor Halloween displays. The build combines basic crafting techniques with a reindeer (deer) motor to produce realistic levitating movement. The channel is known for step-by-step guides that help hobbyists achieve professional-looking results on a home-haunt budget.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 32,953 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Startle Bites
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Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Startle Bites

This FrightProps video showcases the Ghost Bust, a haunted house effect that projects an animated talking face onto a three-dimensional bust to create a striking visual illusion. The result is a lifelike character that appears to speak and move, blending physical sculpture with video projection. It's a polished, eye-catching technique well-suited for professional haunts and ambitious home displays alike.

FrightProps· 30,284 views
Spill Your Guts Haunted House Cut Body Illusion by Distortions Unlimited
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Spill Your Guts Haunted House Cut Body Illusion by Distortions Unlimited

Spill Your Guts is a high-impact haunted attraction illusion from Distortions Unlimited that creates the appearance of a live performer being sliced in half with entrails spilling out. The effect is demonstrated by performer Tom Cassidy, who plays a pleading, threatening victim character. It works equally well as a dramatic centerpiece inside a dark attraction or as an interactive greeter prop at the entrance. Distortions Unlimited brings decades of professional animatronics and prop-building experience to the design.

DistortionsUnlimited· 20,068 views
Laser Swamp - Halloween Scare
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Fog & Chiller Effects

Laser Swamp - Halloween Scare

This short showcase video from FrightProps demonstrates a laser swamp effect designed for haunted houses and Halloween displays. The effect combines laser lighting with fog to create an eerie, immersive swamp atmosphere. It serves primarily as a product demonstration highlighting the visual impact of the effect in action.

FrightProps· 18,747 views
Squish-O-Matic Haunted House Illusion by Distortions Unlimited
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Professional Haunted Attractions

Squish-O-Matic Haunted House Illusion by Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Squish-O-Matic, a professional haunted attraction illusion that creates the convincing appearance of a person being crushed by giant metal spikes. Company founder Ed Edmunds demonstrates the effect using a live actor, highlighting how the illusion can double as an interactive scare when the actor charges the audience after the 'smash.' Distortions Unlimited is a longtime Halloween industry manufacturer with over 40 years of experience producing animatronics, props, masks, and costumes.

DistortionsUnlimited· 17,172 views
Blood Shock Halloween Costume Upside Down Man Prank
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Costume Tutorials

Blood Shock Halloween Costume Upside Down Man Prank

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Blood Shock costume, an illusion-based Halloween outfit designed to make the wearer appear as an upside-down man running on his hands. The costume blends horror and comedy for a 'scary funny' reaction from onlookers. It is marketed as suitable for parties, haunted house events, and theme park use.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,630 views
Blood Shock Halloween Costume Scares Crew and Tours Distortions Unlimited
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Prop Reviews

Blood Shock Halloween Costume Scares Crew and Tours Distortions Unlimited

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Blood Shock costume in action as Ed Edmunds uses it to scare unsuspecting crew members on camera. The costume creates a convincing illusion of an upside-down figure appearing to run on its hands, which bystanders initially mistake for a hanging bloody body prop. The short clip blends product demonstration with real scare reactions, highlighting the costume's effectiveness as both a display piece and an active scare tool.

DistortionsUnlimited· 15,596 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Vampire Ghost Host
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Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Vampire Ghost Host

This short showcase video demonstrates the Ghost Bust effect from FrightProps, which uses a projector to cast an animated talking face onto a three-dimensional bust. The result is a convincing illusion of a living, speaking character — in this case styled as a vampire ghost host. The seamless mapping of a moving face onto the physical bust form creates a striking, eye-catching display suitable for haunted houses or Halloween setups.

FrightProps· 10,277 views
Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Halloween Song
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Projection Effects

Ghost Bust Talking Ghost Projection - Halloween Song

This FrightProps showcase demonstrates a Ghost Bust projection effect that casts an animated, talking character's face onto a three-dimensional bust form. The result is a striking optical illusion that brings the ghost to life in a highly convincing way. The effect is suitable for haunted house installations or home haunt displays seeking a wow-factor centerpiece.

FrightProps· 9,268 views