Remember those days when you used to play with shadows? Wasn't it a fun hobby back in those days when you managed to form certain figures using your hands and fingers? Today, we are going to bring the nostalgia back to you through this list of Shadow Illusions.

Of course, they are not the usual things you did and are really amazing. You will acknowledge the effort and creativity behind the illusions when you see them. Artists go to great lengths to create illusions and the following will prove to you their caliber and their awesome mindsets. Do not forget to share these illusions with your friends if you like them.

Shadow Optical Illusion #1 - Coiled Wire Shadow

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Nobody could have imagined anything if he was given this coiled wire. In no way can you understand anything about it till you throw light at it and watch the shadow. We are sure if you experienced it live, you would have been shocked to see the shadow. What you thought was nothing actually can drop a shadow pronouncing a word loudly to you. As you can see on the wall, the word somewhere is clear. An artist actually crafted it out on the wire and the result is outstanding. Can you try something like this yourself?

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Shadow Optical Illusion #2 - Metro City Shadow Art

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What if we would have hidden the objects that have been placed and displayed just the shadow part of this picture? We are sure that you would never have believed what was responsible for casting the shadow right? Now look at the objects that have been used. Although not much is clear due to the small dimensions of the picture but you can certainly make out a few objects. Isn't it just amazing? We are sure that there are endless possibilities that can be explored now that you know what to do. So, why don't make some of your own?

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Shadow Optical Illusion #3 - Michael Jackson Shadow

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Now this has to be a tribute to the legend that is present alive in so many hearts today. The shadow as you see clearly hints towards Michael Jackson in his signature pose. But what created the shadow? As you cans see in the front, there is scraped metal that has probably been welded together. It's crazy if you start thinking how do artists work upon such illusions. Well the answer should be the dedication and hard work they do while doing such things. It does not happens over a night but requires days of practice.

category : COOL

Shadow Optical Illusion #4 - Reversed World

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At the first glance, especially when you don't read the title of this illusion, you will be amazed. You will feel like you are watching an amazing piece of art or an extremely beautifully edited image as this is not possible in the real world. How can it be? When you are done with adorning the image, you can just turn this image 180 degrees and find out the truth. This is what exactly was going on. This photo has just been turned upside down and the shadows have been made by an overhead sun. Next time when you come across anything like this, do not forget to tilt the image to find out truth.

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Shadow Optical Illusion #5 - Lost in Thoughts Couple

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There is no need for us to explain anything to you in this illusion. We think you have already got the idea. There is a pile of garbage that has been kept on the floor. When light was thrown, this is what was obtained in the shadow. Of course it is not a coincidence. An artist actually worked hard for creating it. By looking at the facial features like nose and lips, you might wonder how this can be possible. But the artist did it. A lot of hard work and patience must be behind the project. The pigeons in the front are merely adding a reality touch to the picture.

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Shadow Optical Illusion #6 - Bike with Scraped Metal

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No one, nobody can ever judge what is going on with the scraped welded metal till he throws light at tit and notices the shadow. That is the moment he will be left flabbergasted. This is because, the shadow appears to be a bike. Even at that, it looks perfectly drawn out of a bike itself. It is amazing how these shadow artists bring up such an amazing shadow illusions that leave us astonished at their creativity and the zeal for their work.

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Shadow Optical Illusion #7 - Sitting on Commode

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Now, this is one interesting shadow illusion. On the wall, you can see a person sitting on the commode and lost in his own thoughts. But the reality is completely different when you look at what is making the shadow. There are three people and a rectangle box. Together, they are taking a position that makes the shadow on the wall. Looking at their faces, you can guess how much they are enjoying their little activity. This is kind of a thing that you can try as well. See if you can come up with something as interesting as this.

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Shadow Optical Illusion #8 - Statue of Liberty Shadow

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This is definitely an easy one. But yet, the effort and innovativeness was good. You actually have to think before doing anything. After watching something, so many people can imitate but to come up with something is actually difficult. This is what the lady is doing in this illusion. She has positioned herself in the position like you can see in the statue of liberty. We are not sure what she has in her hair that are making up for the crown. Overall, the output is decent enough and something you can try at homes as well.

Shadow Optical Illusion #9 - Walking Woman Blocks

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What might appear as random scattered blocks in the beginning actually has a meaning to them and that can only be revealed when you actually throw light in an angle that has been shown in the picture. What appears in the shadow is a woman walking. Even the face is clearly cut out in the shadow and the legs are evident. We must say that somebody did a nice job with this. Who would have thought of creating something like this through blocks?

category : AMAZING

Shadow Optical Illusion #10 - Ship with Scraped Metal

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So, we have come up with another scraped metal shadow illusion. This time, it is a ship, a huge sailing ship. Again, if you look at the scraped and welded metal, nothing is clear. No one can have any idea why the metal pieces have been welded in this manner. But the moment you throw light on the scraped metal, you find a shadow on the opposite side that is enough to sweep you off your feet. A huge ship is what you see and then comes the wondering. How is this even possible? Well you have to ask the artist for the explanation.

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