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Technical Details
| Item Weight | 517 g |
| Product Dimensions | 7.4 x 27.4 x 36.8 cm |
| Manufacturer recommended age: | 7 - 8 years |
| Item model number | 3429 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B000S7ZHDU |
| Best Sellers Rank | 39,147 in Toys & Games (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 699 g |
| Delivery Destinations: | Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered. |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan 2007 |
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Product Description
Weird physics, incredible card illusions and more!
Over 40 experiments including a shockwave cannon, a levitating plane and a ghost viewer.
Age 7+
Over 40 experiments including a shockwave cannon, a levitating plane and a ghost viewer.
Age 7+
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
64 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By creuynni
Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
hmm the '30' experiments include a good number of experiments that you don't need any of the equipment included in this pack, and you can get good books, usuch as from tony griffiths (not on amazon) that do better with this
And, I can think of other good experiments that could be included with this sset but are not.
However, the experiments that are in it are pretty good.
The broomstick that spins itself anti-clockwise which ever way you spin it is quite good. As is the balancing phoenix, and the various illusions with mirrors, pictures, 3D pictures etc.
I like the spinning circles where the colours change as you spin, but the spinner itself is hard to use- I recommend sticking a toothpick, pencil etc through the middle too.
The kalideoscope is ok i gues, but seen better kits.
I really think this kit should be cheaper but I think most science kits on the market have this in common.
And, I can think of other good experiments that could be included with this sset but are not.
However, the experiments that are in it are pretty good.
The broomstick that spins itself anti-clockwise which ever way you spin it is quite good. As is the balancing phoenix, and the various illusions with mirrors, pictures, 3D pictures etc.
I like the spinning circles where the colours change as you spin, but the spinner itself is hard to use- I recommend sticking a toothpick, pencil etc through the middle too.
The kalideoscope is ok i gues, but seen better kits.
I really think this kit should be cheaper but I think most science kits on the market have this in common.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
If you are thinking of buying this product don't bother. The basic Marvins magic tricks are much much better. There is very little in this box and most of that you have seen before. There really is no magic in the box for kids to do there are simply a few optical illusions printed on some pieces of card. Extremely disappointing, even my 6 year old son commented that it was a waste of money. He has however, had hours of fun performing magic tricks from a Marvins magic trick box and lots of science fun with some of the Horrible science experiment box sets.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
My 8 year-old adores his John Adams electronics kit, so we were really looking forward to this. Within minutes of opening it however he pronounced it to be rubbish - and I was cross with him for being so ungrateful until I looked more closely.
Inside the box there are some cardboard shapes which can be moved around to produce optical illusions and a handful of playing cards with pretty poor and well-known optical illusions printed on them.
The 3D warthog you are invited to make needs VERY strong glue (not included) to hold it in shape, and when you've made it, there's nothing 3D about it whatsoever, and we eventually gave up wondering how it was meant to work.
One of the 'tricks' consists of old-fashioned cardboard 3D glasses and two very small and unimpressive 3D scenes on playing cards to look at. In an age where you can watch an entire movie in astonishing 3D even on a TV, this is ridiculous. Another 'trick' instructs you to get a pen with no ink in it, fill it with lemon juice, write on some paper and then heat the paper with a candle. None of these things are included.
There are two optical illusion 'posters' (A3 size I think) which you'll have seen before and aren't well executed anyway.
Luckily my son also received a different, brilliant box of science magic tricks which are seriously good, easy and no-one's seen them before - and it's ALSO by John Adams, called Science FX. Buy that one, not this.
Inside the box there are some cardboard shapes which can be moved around to produce optical illusions and a handful of playing cards with pretty poor and well-known optical illusions printed on them.
The 3D warthog you are invited to make needs VERY strong glue (not included) to hold it in shape, and when you've made it, there's nothing 3D about it whatsoever, and we eventually gave up wondering how it was meant to work.
One of the 'tricks' consists of old-fashioned cardboard 3D glasses and two very small and unimpressive 3D scenes on playing cards to look at. In an age where you can watch an entire movie in astonishing 3D even on a TV, this is ridiculous. Another 'trick' instructs you to get a pen with no ink in it, fill it with lemon juice, write on some paper and then heat the paper with a candle. None of these things are included.
There are two optical illusion 'posters' (A3 size I think) which you'll have seen before and aren't well executed anyway.
Luckily my son also received a different, brilliant box of science magic tricks which are seriously good, easy and no-one's seen them before - and it's ALSO by John Adams, called Science FX. Buy that one, not this.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute tat - would not recommend
My daughters love science and magic tricks so I purchased this for their birthday. We were really disappointed with most of the tricks - shabby plastic parts that didn't fit... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Geri
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ok
Educational and a bit messy, it's fun but it's not really the sort of thing they play with ever again
Published 4 months ago by Kelly
1.0 out of 5 stars
save your money
A big box of cardboard pieces, save your money for something else. A very disappointing product. Look else where for a science kit or a magic kit.
Published 11 months ago by I. J. Richards
5.0 out of 5 stars
magic for all the family
brilliant magic illussions and very educational toy that gave lots of fun for my son and for all the family ...x
Published 17 months ago by sammy
4.0 out of 5 stars
where is my sons christmas present
i ordered this along with all my other stuff which came thursday 23rd december i havnt got a clue when this will turn up i have paid and the money has come out of my account but... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2010 by lisa
3.0 out of 5 stars
john adams science
it say for 7 and above to easy my granddaughter who is 7 did the lot in a hour,not happy with it sorry.
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by daisy may
5.0 out of 5 stars
Science is magic
Our Grandson was over the moon, with Science is magic, He is so interested in magic that he knows what he wants
Published on 1 Jan 2010 by A. Rowley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Science is magic
My son has been asking for this so I got it for him for christmas. I know he will love it!
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by Mrs. S. Wilkinson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Given as gift
I bought this for my Grandson so cannot speak personally but he seems to enjoy it, and has made some discoveries so it can certainly be called educational. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Ian F. White
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