The Invisible Man
Human invisibility is a fun idea, one that has been the subject of several sci-fi books and movies, including H.G. Wells' classic The Invisible Man and the more recent Hollow Man. Has some obscure scientific genius actually achieved it?
In both London and NY, attempts have been made, as in the 30's, to produce invisibility by warping light rays in an electromagnetic field.
In 1934 in London, there was demonstrated in a public hall apparatus which was perhaps suggested by the fantasy of the late H.G. Wells' "The Invisible Man."
A young scientist wearing what he called an Electro-Helmet and a special Mantle went into a cabinet open at the front before a brilliantly lit stage and with both hands touched contact gloves which were over his head.
An electric current was switched on and the man's body gradually vanished from feet to head!
One could step up and touch him but could not see him.
INVISIBILITY NOW!
In both London and NY, attempts have been made, as in the 30's, to produce invisibility by warping light rays in an electromagnetic field.
In 1934 in London, there was demonstrated in a public hall apparatus which was perhaps suggested by the fantasy of the late H.G. Wells' "The Invisible Man."
A young scientist wearing what he called an Electro-Helmet and a special Mantle went into a cabinet open at the front before a brilliantly lit stage and with both hands touched contact gloves which were over his head.
An electric current was switched on and the man's body gradually vanished from feet to head!
One could step up and touch him but could not see him.
INVISIBILITY NOW!
posted by Rev. Dr. Eric Z. Willman at 8:37 AM
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