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A63J

DEVICES FOR THEATRES, CIRCUSES, OR THE LIKE; CONJURING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
Subclass:
DEVICES FOR THEATRES, CIRCUSES, OR THE LIKE; CONJURING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE

Description

A63J covers mechanical and structural devices designed for theatrical productions, circus performances, and entertainment venues, as well as apparatus for magic tricks and illusions. This includes stage machinery, rigging systems, pyrotechnic or lighting devices for theatrical effects, trap doors, flying apparatus, and conjuring props or mechanisms. The classification encompasses both the technical equipment integral to performance spaces and portable apparatus used by performers to create illusory effects. Related but distinct theatrical technologies such as general stage construction or permanent building infrastructure are classified elsewhere.

Scope Notes

Glossary: Conjuring The art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment.

Related Keywords

imitation ANIMAL(S) or birds for theatrical purposesBACKGROUND(S) for theatresscenic or spectacular EXHIBITION(S)conjuring or stage ILLUSIONSJUGGLERYOPTICAL(LY) illusions for theatres or conjuringstage SCENERY; scenic effects(2) SPECTACLE(S) or scenic effectsstage equipment or effects for THEATRES

13 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • A63J 11/00 Labyrinths
  • A63J 13/00 Panoramas, dioramas, stereoramas, or the like
  • A63J 15/00 Peep-shows, e.g. raree-shows; Kaleidoscopic or other opalescence exhibitions
  • A63J 17/00 Apparatus for performing colour-music
  • A63J 19/00 Puppet, marionette, or shadow shows or theatres
  • A63J 21/00 Conjuring appliances; Auxiliary apparatus for conjurers
  • A63J 25/00 Equipment specially adapted for cinemas
  • A63J 3/00 Equipment for, or arrangement of, circuses or arenas
  • A63J 7/00 Auxiliary apparatus for artistes
  • A63J 9/00 Centrifugal tracks, loop-the-loops or the like
  • A63J 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass