How ‘Matilda the Musical’ Gave the Iconic Bruce Cake Scene New Life

Bloopers on Instagram: "In Matilda, the flying scene with Amanda was done practically. The production used thin wires attached to a harness, which were concealed by fake pigtails and later cleaned up on film. An off camera rig helped spin and lift her to create the effect, with minimal digital work compared to modern standards. Practical effects like this were common in the 1990s, especially for brief moments that needed to look physical and chaotic. The combination of wire work, controlled rota