Chemical Magic

by Leonard A. Ford, E. Winston Grundmeier (Editor)

Classic guide provides intriguing entertainment while elucidating sound scientific principles, with more than 100 unusual stunts: cold fire, dust explosions, a nylon rope trick, a disappearing beaker, much more.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

109 pages, Paperback

First published July 27, 1993

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok this one is most certainly for the chemist geek in me. It's basically a series of demonstration experiments used to show how visual and interesting chemistry can be. Ok some of the experiments have the potential for serious bodily harm and I question how easy if it all the ingredients are to secure out side the professional world, but still they are really fascinating and make me want to don the lab coat and go "play"

[Carter Lachman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic view of science demonstrations! Although one should have background knowledge before attempting any experiments in this book. Please make note not to attempt any chlorate/Sulfur experiments unless you have a firm understanding of how sensitive the mixture can be.

[Ian Kloester · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun collection of ways to use chemical reactions in a magical looking way. Reminds me of Professor Julius Sumner Miller and his 'why is it so'? show.

[Scott Milam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of these are stupid dangerous, but also very clever

[Nicole Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

[Pepquímic]

Experiments to perform at home or in the lab with visual and surprisingeffects.