We give you the power of Telekinesis!
SCIENCE FRICTION
EFFECT: a straw is placed on a salt shaker, and moved with your mind
METHOD: No, you don't blow on it, and neither does anyone else. You use static electricity, and a diabolically clever way to charge the straw: simply pinch down tightly on the straw wrapper as you slide it off of the straw...there's no need to rub the straw on anything. This mere action will sufficiently charge the straw to stick to the salt shaker, and will cause the straw (as seen in the video), and over a surprising distance, the straw will be pulled in circles.
For an even more remote movement, charge a second straw just like you did the first, and point it at the first straw. The straws are repulsive to each other, and it will feel like you're casting some kind of fast food spell.
Remember when performing this, though, that less is more. If you just move the straw once or twice, you'll have a miracle. More than that, and they'll know exactly what you're up to.
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" Oh I'm sure you have a theory as to how this one's done but trust me you're going to want to stick around for the revealed. But first we're going to check in with our long running contest to find the ultimate."
" We'll in short domains are so ridiculously -- sponsor godaddy.com. For you can register and insulting and demeaning -- name and putting your friends website just for the hell of it for less than the amount of money the."
" This episode a Scam School we teach you how to move an object."
" Put your foot kid buying -- substantial -- under your pillow by the magical -- and GoDaddy. Welcome to the show that never lets you drink a loan Scam School the only show dedicated to social engineering at the bar and on the street and -- Brian Brushwood and this episode we're going to learn a little bit of pelican nieces and I gotta warn you once you start on this gag. You're going to have a hard time stopping."
" Gotta tell you I would did you graduate student on the have given the slowdown but it felt good that I actually into the source I don't think I. This trade is Atlanta reportable are you and he got permission to share this with the guys yeah. And all the time it's. -- but because it actually feels like magic in the beginning -- it -- There we go it's. Going to agree or go drive. I'm good yeah kind of wind power there. And -- prices right yeah I I guess I'd like way to get ready. I'm gonna listen you guys --"
" Oh I'm sure you have a theory as to how this one's done but trust me you're going to want to stick around for the revealed. But first we're going to check in with our long running contest to find the ultimate."
" We'll in short domains are so ridiculously -- sponsor godaddy.com. For you can register and insulting and demeaning -- name and putting your friends website just for the hell of it for less than the amount of money the."
Started discussion: March 11, 2009 @ 8:30pm GMT
Episode 52 - We give you the power of Telekinesis! [Discussion]
Make everyone believe you can move an object with your freakin' mind!
Watch and get scammed on this edition of Scam School here.
I was thinking the same thing. Ifanboy was the same yesterday... Wonder if it's just coincidence or if there is a schedule change going on
Diggnation was also released really early yesterday too. Not sure what's going on.
MAGIC! Everybody's done in 1/2 the time.
So does everyone like these early releases?
-chuckles-
No... we actually hate 'em. ;)
[SIZE="1"](The earlier the releases, the better!)[/SIZE]
Is there a quick and easy way to completely DIScharge the straw? Seems like a good addition to the trick would be to make it move slightly and then pick up the straw and discharge it. That way, your friends/audience will try but will be unable to move it.
People's natural reaction when they see it move it so be like "ooh let me try". If it moves for them too, I feel the trick loses some oomph.
