Chemistry Magic Show - UCLan

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A young audience attended a show with a difference where they were encouraged to discover the secrets behind magic.

More than 400 children, from 12 schools around Lancashire, took part in a free Science Festival at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

The two hour event took the audience through the most interesting and entertaining discoveries science has to offer.

The Chemistry Magic Show featured a variety of mind-boggling experiments and demonstrations of dragons breathing fire, creating a miniature sun and an exploding volcano.

Dr Joanna Heaton and Senior Technician Sal Tracey, in the Faculty of Science and Technology, Dr Rob Smith, Lecturer in the School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences, and Dr Tim Snape, Lecturer in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, performed the tricks dressed as wizards.

Dr Heaton, Educational Liaison Co-ordinator, explained: "The tricks demonstrate important chemical reactions but under the guise of magic. We hope that demonstrating the excitement and drama of science will encourage more children to consider studying science later on in their education.

Earlier in the year the University ran its first science magic show for local schools and due to the overwhelming success, it has continued with larger events.

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[BlueCloudsz]

Doctor Snape! :O

[cdyz5]

Good Work From University of Central Lancashire.