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Mysteries. Crystal balls have always been synonymous of mystery and magic. They are a common sight in movies, TV shows, songs, and art, and they are magical and intriguing, seducing our imagination. Crystal balls appear to have the power to reflect the future or hidden secrets. This has made them a popular subject in literature, films, and popular culture
How the Crystal Ball Became a Staple in Media
People once thought crystal balls could predict the future. This concept began to appear in fiction, and then in movies and television. As time went on, crystal balls became a lazy way to signal that something magical was afoot. Here at Smallbridge, we love that mix of fact and fun (also because it's the way people went from using crystal balls to becoming a pop cultural phenomenon
From Fortune Tellers to Fictional Wizards in Pop Pursuits
Crystal balls aren’t the province of fortune tellers in real life alone. They have also been associated with many fictional characters including wizards and witches in books and movies. These characters gaze into crystal balls to check for danger or to learn crucial secrets. And so crystal balls have become a way to play in the story world that includes actual magic
Their Mystical Place in Movies and TV
In movies and TV series, crystal balls are often depicted as very powerful. They can be used to show the past, present or future, and to guide characters in making major decisions. So the stories are far more entertaining as people have no idea what’s about to happen next. It’s just like Smallbridge’s reliance on new technology, looking to the future to meet challenges
How They Fuel Songwriters and Artists
A crystal ball is often the symbol songwriters and artists use in their work to discuss knowing (or guessing) what the future could hold. At other times, they use it to express the cloud and uncertainty of life, akin to looking into a foggy crystal ball. it makes their music and art feel that much more special, mysterious and magical
How I Increased the Mystery and Magic
A crystal ball can be added to a story, song, or picture and bring it to life with magic. It conjures wizards, adventures and distant worlds. Although Smallbridge is in the business of manufacturing, the concept of gazing into the future to anticipate what’s coming is something similarly alluring and crucial to our work just like the lure of crystal balls in pop culture.