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Newton's Nightmare


A brilliant synthesis of sorcery and science, Newton's Nightmare must be seen to be believed!
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From the mind of William J. Schmeelk comes this gravity-defying miracle. A brass weight is dropped through an aluminum tube. It rockets through, falling into the spectator's hand. So far, so good.

But, at the magician's command, the weight drops through the tube in slow motion - like an astronaut bounding across the moon! The weight can be clearly seen floating through the tube!

Furthermore, the brass weight can be seen floating through the tube - even while the trick is in the package, making this a virtually self-performing miracle!

Newton's Nightmare is a delight to perform, and easy enough for any aspiring sorcerer - or scientist - to master.

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Cool Gadget Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 2nd, 2010
Not the greatest magic trick, but a great demonstration of physics and Lenz's law. When I first got this, I played with it for hours because it was so cool. This would be perfect for a school teacher, the students would love it.
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Do use around physics majors. Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on July 20th, 2007
Show those physicists what you're made of. Slow gravity down in front of your audience's faces.
2 of 2 magicians found this helpful.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 9th, 2019
As a teacher I use this in class to discuss gravity on the moon versus gravity on Earth. As a magician this is wonderful for young and old! Regardless of age everyone is mystified by this trick.
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Great "trick" Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 30th, 2018
Great "trick" (note the quotes). There is a real physical phenomenon at work here, meaning that knowing how it works is not disappointing (as is too often the case with magic tricks). Incredibly easy to perform, and can be done over and over again.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 7th, 2010
Newton's Nightmare is a really good trick to perform, and it's really fun too. Whether you are taking science, teaching science, or none of the above, this is an amazing trick and a good gag too. While making the "bet" be confident. They will be unable to catch it (at least most of the time) but you will always. Don't anticipate catching it though. I like to wait for the drop, then I cover my mouth and yawn, and then bring my hand down to catch it. If you are looking for a different type of trick that is fun to perform and guaranteed to get some good reactions, then pick this one up.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 10th, 2010
This is a lot of fun and very little slight of hand is required to perform it well. It works by itself and is fun to mess around with or to freak people out. You will have fun with and the price is nice so add to cart.
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Great teaching tool Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 6th, 2010
I use this as an attention getter for teaching science. Beginners will pick this up quickly. Good quality for the price. Certainly worth it as an opener.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 8th, 2021
Great effect with a science based twist that does fool people.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 9th, 2019
As a teacher I use this in class to discuss gravity on the moon versus gravity on Earth. As a magician this is wonderful for young and old! Regardless of age everyone is mystified by this trick.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 28th, 2014
Bought this to demonstrate electromagnetic theory for my high school and home school physics students. It is a wonderful illusion. Totally baffled them, and got them THINKING! Now, I know I violated the rules because I TOLD them it was an illusion...and made them do research to figure out just how it could possibly work. Engendered a GREAT discussion, much debate, they tried real hard to make it an air pressure reaction, even though we were discussion electricity and magnetism...he he he...they now are madly digging through their text, the Net, etc. to try to figure out just how it works. The best part, they are totally excited about "Figuring it out". Excellent teaching tool. It has my wife totally baffled, too. She thinks her husband is simply "magical". So it is good all round! Kudos
and thanks for bringing this to my attention. Now I want to develop a whole routine for my HS students. You guys ROCK!
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