In 1980, after the closure of the Six Million Dollar Man Bionic Testing Center, Universal Studios Hollywood repurposed the space on the Lower Lot (Studio Center) into a brand-new attraction: the Special Effects Stage. Designed to give guests an inside look at the magic behind movie-making, the show highlighted practical effects, camera tricks, sound design, and other behind-the-scenes techniques used in film and television. Presented for many years in partnership with Eastman Kodak Company, the Special Effects Stage featured a rotating lineup of demonstrations and updated segments that reflected new technology and evolving filmmaking methods. The attraction combined live demonstrations with audience participation, often showcasing blue screen technology, motion control, and miniatures. The Special Effects Stage remained a popular part of the Universal Studios Hollywood experience until 1991, when it was ultimately closed to make way for the new attraction, World of Cinemagic. Text p...