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Engineering Magic

A site explaining how magic tricks are done using science knowledge, for example, piercing a balloon without bursting it and putting an egg into a bottle.

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http://www.asme.org/education/precollege/magic/

Physics to Go

It's not magic, it's physics! A collection of fun tricks to try out at home, school or in the pub.

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http://www.einsteinyear.org/get_involved/physicstogo/

The Magic School Bus

A fun site for kids where you can explore space, land or sea with the magic school bus.

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http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/index.htm

Why does helium make your voice squeaky?

A simple explanation of this party trick.

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http://ilovebacteria.com/helium.htm

Bird in a cage

Two optical tricks and illusions based on mixing colours.

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http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/bird_in_a_cage/bird_in_a_cage.html

Grand Illusions

A collection of visual illusions, tricks and brainteasers that you can view on screen or try for yourself at home. Also an online shop.

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http://www.grand-illusions.com/

Cup Trick - Marvin and Milo

A Marvin and Milo activity about pressure. All you need is two identical paper or plastic cups.

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http://www.physics.org/marvinandmilo.asp?id=33

Singing Paperclip Trick - Marvin and Milo

A Marvin and Milo activity about vibration and resonance. All you need is a paperclip, water and two identical wine glasses.

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http://www.physics.org/marvinandmilo.asp?id=26

No magic show: Real-world levitation to inspire better pharmaceuticals

Scientists at the Argonne National Laboratory have managed to levitate small object using sound, that will hopefully lead to better drugs.

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http://www.anl.gov/articles/no-magic-show-real-world-levitation-inspire-better-pharmaceuticals

Science and Magic of Beer

A in-depth guide at what goes on in the brewing process to make your beer, from developing flavours to ensure the right amount of bubbles

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2011/jul/29/science-magic-beer
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