Infinity Candle
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 Published On Jun 14, 2012

The Infinity Candle was created by the British designer Nick Moore. They come in different shapes and sizes, but the basic principle is constant. At the back is a mirror, and at the front is a half silvered mirror. In between the two mirrors you place a lighted candle. The action of the two mirrors produces an optical illusion of infinite regress - it appears that there is a whole row of candles stretching away into the distance.

You can get a similar effect in a lift which has mirrors on both sides - when you hold your arm out, you seem to see an infinite array of arms.

These are fairly widely available in retail stores.

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