Levitating Water Drops

September 30, 2009 · Filed Under Science Tricks · Comment 

In this science optical illusion, strobe lights are used to illuminate streams of water so that they appear to be chains of water droplets moving. Note that the water is constantly flowing down, even when the droplets appear to be going up. You assume that it is the “same” drop going down/up/hovering but it isn’t. Your brain just groups it that way.

Infinity Mirror Optical Illusion

September 29, 2009 · Filed Under Illusion, Tutorials · Comment 

Make your own infinity mirror by following this tutorial. A very impressive optical illusion where reflected images appear to extend interminably into the depths of the mirror.

Cyril Takyama Matrix Magic

September 28, 2009 · Filed Under Cyril Takayama · Comment 

Cyril Takayama does a magic trick inspired by The Matrix. What is supporting his weight?

Optical Illusion Girlfriend

September 27, 2009 · Filed Under Funny, Illusion · Comment 

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Collegehumor examines what would happen if a well-known optical illusion picture came to life.

Battery and Wire Trick

September 26, 2009 · Filed Under Science Tricks, Tutorials · Comment 

Make an impressive science trick out of a wire, a AA battery, and a neodymium magnet. You’ll create a homopolar motor – translation: the wire rapidly spins around the battery.

Homopolar motor instructions

Oil and Water Card Trick

September 25, 2009 · Filed Under Card Tricks · Comment 

Rene Lavand performs the “Oil and Water” card trick (also known as “It Can’t Be Done Any Slower.”) Three red and three black cards refuse to be mixed and continually separate themselves. A very relaxing yet impressive card trick.