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Black Light

Postby stevebo » Dec 14th, '05, 22:54



Just wondering how you guys would get black light because I've heard that the Vipers, Tigers and Ghosts look really nice under black light.

Should I get some black filter paper? And where would I get some?

I think these would add a nice touch to my flourishing videos.

I love my ghost deck!! lol

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Postby SirRawlins » Dec 14th, '05, 23:00

Black lights is actualy a type of ray lower down on the colour spectrum then usual colours ... you wont be able to generate it through i filter ... you have to buy a "black light" they are also commonly known as Ultra Violate or UV ...

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Postby stevebo » Dec 14th, '05, 23:01

Won't the UV light like kill me? lol

Seriously...

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Postby ace of kev » Dec 14th, '05, 23:23

No, its not like the sun's rays as those UV Rays are invisible.

You can also get special pens to wirte things that only show up under a Black Light, you could do cool things with that as well :D

I think that you can buy them in Argos and Maplin (I think) among a few. I was going to get one for fun to make my room look cool, but I didn't :(

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Postby Mandrake » Dec 14th, '05, 23:35

Some gadget shops sell UV bulbs which fit standard lamp holders - I bought 2 for £1 from a gift & gadget shop in Gt.Yarmouth in September so they're not expensive.

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Postby stevebo » Dec 14th, '05, 23:58

ace of kev wrote:No, its not like the sun's rays as those UV Rays are invisible.


From a scientific point of view, I must disagree. UV Rays are always invisible lol.

Thanks for the info. I checked the net around for black light bulbs and I think many electronic shops should sell them.

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Postby Zero000 » Dec 15th, '05, 01:46

hmm, you always could go to a tanning salon to mess around with your cards :D

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Postby SirRawlins » Dec 15th, '05, 09:46

stevebo wrote:From a scientific point of view, I must disagree. UV Rays are always invisible lol.


From a Scientific point of view ALL lights rays are invisible!

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Postby katrielalex » Dec 15th, '05, 11:03

UV rays are invisible to the naked eye - the reason that some UV bulbs look purple is that they emit light in the visible part of the spectrum as well.

I think.

Anyway, I want to try it as I have a blacklight somewhere but I can't find it now :(...

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Postby Sam:monkey fist » Dec 15th, '05, 13:39

ooh it's like a magic forum and science lesson all in one.

I Saw a vid of the black tigers when they first came out which was partly shot under black light and they did looked fantastic.

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Postby SirRawlins » Dec 15th, '05, 13:42

Most cards will look slightly "cooler" under the UV as most things white glow an lovly shade of blue!

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Postby ace of kev » Dec 15th, '05, 14:11

Its the white that looks brighter, so any cards would look cool really :D

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Postby Larry » Dec 15th, '05, 15:22

get down a ravers shop and buy a UV cannon!!
and yes, a ghost deck looks amazing under UV.
i was at a juggling convention recently and someone set up a UV room so i broke out some ghosts and did some fans and stuff, then for some reason thought it would be a good idea to try some vanishes... first off, a backpalm, it does not work when the card GLOWS! ah well, it made for some hilarity.

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Postby stevebo » Dec 15th, '05, 18:02

Haha.

I thought the Ghost decks would look fairly nice. I'll try and get black light on Friday or something, or maybe I'll head to lakeside and find something.

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Postby katrielalex » Dec 15th, '05, 18:19

Ghost deck does look pretty good under UV...I'll see if I can get a photo up.

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