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How does he do it?
http://www.compfused.com/directlink/1036/
http://www.compfused.com/directlink/1036/
In summary, the glass table trick is an optical illusion that involves a hidden compartment and a glass sheet. It is not real and relies on sleight of hand to create the illusion. The glass used is specially designed with a breakaway section to avoid breaking it. Anyone can learn the trick with practice and the right equipment, but it requires skill and precise movements. There are also variations of the trick that use different props and methods.
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I wouldn't know. My Japanese is a bit rusty ! :tongue2:dduardo said:
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dduardo said:
I think this is just a new form of internet hoaxes. .
The crowd is staged. Watch an entire man walk through glass
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=96116
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Also, we already had this up in S&D so I'm closing here.
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=98964
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=98964
1. How does the glass table trick work?
The glass table trick is an optical illusion that involves a table with a hidden compartment and a glass sheet. The glass sheet is placed on top of the table, covering the compartment. The performer then makes it appear as though he is able to pass his hand through the solid glass, when in reality, he is simply reaching into the hidden compartment beneath the table.
2. Is the glass table trick real or fake?
The glass table trick is an illusion and is not real. It relies on the use of a hidden compartment and sleight of hand to create the illusion of passing through a solid object.
3. How does the performer not break the glass when performing the trick?
The glass used in the trick is specially designed and has a small breakaway section that can be easily removed. This allows the performer to pass their hand through the glass without breaking it.
4. Can anyone learn how to do the glass table trick?
Yes, with practice and the right equipment, anyone can learn how to do the glass table trick. However, it requires a lot of skill and precise movements to make the illusion convincing.
5. Are there any variations of the glass table trick?
Yes, there are variations of the glass table trick that involve different props and methods. Some performers may use a mirror instead of a glass sheet, or a fake hand instead of their own hand. However, the basic concept of creating the illusion of passing through a solid object remains the same.
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