A google search yielded quite a bit of chatter about this stunt. everyone seems
to agree that it isn't a very well executed trick and they all share various
observations on the switch theme. Some were advancing the image frame-by-frame
and apparently at one point the bulb is lit for a couple of frames before the
flame is struck.
I gather that the chap made a lot of money from all the people looking at the
trick.
Who are the fools?
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
----- Original Message -----
From: Lenny McHugh
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] candle powered electric light
Well, I just had Karen watch it again. I do not think that I can make the
illusion. The candles are the 3 inch diameter. They are placed on a wooden
table. I think that I know how it is done. The clue was when he blew out
the candles the bulb also went out. There was a suttle move at the same time
where he reached under the table. What I suspect is that he has a conductor
inserted into the candles and the nails make contact. There are probably
fine nails through the wooden table that the candles set upon. and the
batteries and the circuit is completed under the table. I would not be able
to duplicate because when I do any demonstrations I do no longer take my
magic stand. that could be modified but I no longer do long shows only one
or two illusions during a talk. If I were to try to imitate that I would use
a foot switch. So no one could see my hand going under the table. It is a
great trick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dale Leavens" <dleav...@puc.net>
To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] candle powered electric light
What are the candles standing on? Might it be a conductor with a pin or
maybe even iron filings in the bottom of the candle to assist conduction?
I didn't se the article all the fuss is about so maybe I am way off base.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
----- Original Message -----
From: Max Robinson
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010 12:34 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] candle powered electric light
There had to be a hidden battery somewhere. Those candles are so big it
wouldn't be hard to hide several molded into them. A wire under the table
would complete the circuit.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Lenny McHugh" <lmch...@verizon.net>
To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 10:42 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] candle powered electric light
> you are correct, now how did the bulb light?
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: <blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 10:00 PM
> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] candle powered electric light
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>
> That's got to be a fake. There isn't even a complete circuit. A wire to
> each candle but no connection between the candles. Were the candle
flames
> in contact. The rubbing of the nails with a magnet is clearly showman
> ship.
>
> Regards.
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> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 2:39 PM
> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] candle powered electric light
>
>
>>A friend sent me a video of a candle powered electric light. I wish I
knew
>> how it worked, I soon will be talking to a few scout troops and I
always
>> take a few magic illusions along. To describe this there are two
candles,
>> two nails, two wires with allagator clips, a flashlight bulb and a
>> magnet.
>> They first rub the magnet on the nails and carefully push each nail
into
>> a
>> candle. they hook the wires to the nails and then to the bulb. When
they
>> light the candles the bulb lights. Sure would like to be able to
recreat
>> this.
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