Magic Lantern is an innovative project and emerging startup based in Nicosia, Cyprus, operating at the intersection of cultural heritage, interactive technology and digital design. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, software engineers and creative technologists, the project specialises in building immersive media environments for galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM sector).

Deeply rooted in the historic old town of Nicosia, the team creates tangible user interfaces and dynamic augmented reality experiences that breathe new life into traditional media. Their practice prioritises physical engagement, community storytelling and the democratisation of culture through accessible, cost-effective interactive equipment. By turning standard physical books into responsive multimedia platforms, Magic Lantern explores how collective memories and historical records are transmitted and preserved in the contemporary digital age.