In article <27sl445ptv0t703mpf4341hv01vk90mj45@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
Ray Haddad <ray@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:48:13 -0400, I said, "Pick a card, any card"
> and Wolf Kirchmeir <wolfkir@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> instead replied:
>
> >My son sent me this link. I think I've figured out how it's done.
> >
> >http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/06/model-train-runs-ups.html
>
> Wolf,
>
> The train is glued to the track and the track is a felt covered
> turntable. A bit more sophisticated than a typical turntable in that
> only the track goes round and round while the middle stays
> stationary. The track being ****ny, it appears not to be moving.
>
> Now, before you debunkers out there have a go at that one, I've been
> contracted to design and build many, many things that appear
> impossible. My day job? I'm a professional magician and writer.
Well, that WOULD be one way to do it... but I don't believe that's the
way it was done. Looking at the video in full screen mode... and zooming
in even further using the features for the visually impaired that Mac
OSX offers, the ties and rail joiners appear to be stationary. There are
several bright points and irregularities on the track that just don't
move at all.
I'm sticking with magnets. ;)
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