Solid State Motion Myth

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Solid State Motion Myth

Postby JHostler » March 17th, 2023, 9:17 pm

Imagine, if you will, a gimmick designed to move a delicately balanced object by imperceptibly tilting the table upon which it rests. A gimmick so sensitive and self-reliant that it can be activated and allowed to work telekinetic miracles with the performer in another room (or building, or country). One of such intricate design that its moving parts operate unfailingly and 100% consistently.

In the spirit of Paul Harris’s Perpetual Coin Myth and other magic of largely untested ilk, I present the Solid State Motion Myth.

Free design instructions to the next 10,000 inquirers. [SHHHHH....]
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby Richard Kaufman » March 18th, 2023, 10:52 am

I'll bite!
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby Dave Le Fevre » March 18th, 2023, 1:08 pm

I'm intrigued
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby Dave Le Fevre » March 18th, 2023, 3:12 pm

Thanks John :roll:
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby JHostler » March 18th, 2023, 3:25 pm

Biter beware. All in fun! 8-)
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby Dzuckerbrot » March 19th, 2023, 7:55 pm

Mr Hostler. It certainly sounds fascinating. Love to hear more.
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby Richard Kaufman » March 19th, 2023, 9:33 pm

No, Daniel, you do NOT want to hear more!
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby Robert77 » March 20th, 2023, 1:20 am

Sooo an automated plate lifter?
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby JHostler » March 20th, 2023, 5:30 am

Robert77 wrote:Sooo an automated plate lifter?


Insufficiently ridiculous. (And you can’t leave the room…)
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby Dave Le Fevre » March 20th, 2023, 7:47 am

There's a clue in the title :D
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby Dzuckerbrot » March 23rd, 2023, 8:39 pm

"No, Daniel, you do NOT want to hear more!"
Richard, I stand corrected!
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Re: Solid State Motion Myth

Postby Dzuckerbrot » March 23rd, 2023, 8:39 pm

"No, Daniel, you do NOT want to hear more!"
Richard, I stand corrected!
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