The (Not So Secret) Secrets Behind Magic Tricks

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You’ve probably done this before completely by accident, but the trick starts with placing the cup/bottle of water in the freezer for a predetermined amount of time. The idea is, you can bring the water very close to freezing without actually freezing it, but if you disturb the water with impact or vibration, the water will freeze instantly. This is due to the outside water and inside water mixing, reaching a consistent temperature.

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