The praxinoscope is an early animation device invented by Charles-Emile Reynaud in 1877 that uses a spinning metal drum with images and mirrors to give the illusion of moving pictures. When the drum spins quickly, the sequential images drawn on long strips of paper placed inside are reflected through the mirrors and appear to viewers as animated sequences. Reynaud used the praxinoscope to present some of the first animated theatrical entertainments to public audiences.