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John Long Inner circle New Jersey 2826 Posts |
I just learned this today, in the library, ahhh, alright, in the kid's section.
American money is (ferro-) magnetic - American dollars are attracted to a magnet. To see this, I folded one end of a bill, making an "L" shape; held one section flat on a table, then I brought a stack 4 rare earth magnets close - and the free end of the bill moved! Apparently, American bills have some metallic iron particles in them. I don't know why. The effect is small enough that its hard to imagine this being of much use in a magic effect, but maybe someone has some ideas. John
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arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
Very interesting, John! Thanks for sharing. Will have to fool around with this ...
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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
Never knew that. Good to know.
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts |
Hi
Maybe its the ink in the bill . Check out item C on this page. http://www.accubanker.com/docs/verify_en.pdf
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts |
VERY interesting.
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Ihop Inner circle Glen Spey, NY 1604 Posts |
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On 2012-04-17 13:15, John Long wrote: Cool! I just tried it with a $20 & a neo magnet. It only works along the bottom part of the bill. You're right . There's not much there to use in an effect. Ihor
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NFW Inner circle UK 1002 Posts |
How odd -does any body know why they have a metal content??
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts |
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him".
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NFW Inner circle UK 1002 Posts |
Thanks Ralph, very interesting
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