Harness the power of reflection to make your own optical illusion! Engineer a projector box in which a translucent ghost mysteriously appears with the push of a switch. Then use the blank illusion cards to make your own vanishing pictures. 
Includes a step-by-step video tutorial link, illustrated blueprint instructions for this project kit, all the materials, and a special-edition Tinker Zine magazine for more fun!

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This crate was a great introduction to show the basics of projection. My son loves Disneyland, so this was a great tool to help him understand how the imagineers at Disney created the ballroom scene at the Haunted mansion. We loved all the different components and the variety of things that could be done with the finished product!

Projector science

The end result was worth the effort! Super rewarding after a challenging build. It shows the basics of projection with fun different illusions and "magic tricks". There was a lot of potential for exploration after the projector wa built.

Challenging and rewarding experience

Such a fun concept with interesting science behind it. My son liked learning about how everything worked and putting on a variety of shows with the different backgrounds provided. 

Unique and fun

Make your own optical illusion! Engineer a projector box in which a translucent ghost mysteriously appears with the push of a switch. Then use the blank illusion cards to make your own vanishing pictures.

Phantom Projector | KiwiCo

Make a camera obscura and experiment with lenses and light!
 
Includes a step-by-step video tutorial link, illustrated blueprint instructions, all the materials, and a special-edition Tinker Zine magazine with bonus experiments & activities.

Camera Obscura

Camera Obscura | KiwiCo

Wire up an infinity mirror and explore an infinity illusion. 
Includes a step-by-step video tutorial link, illustrated blueprint instructions, all the materials, and a special-edition Tinker Zine magazine for more project fun!

Infinity Mirror

Wire up an infinity mirror and explore an infinity illusion.

Infinity Mirror | KiwiCo

Think more about how light waves and how they can play tricks on the eyes. 

Infinity Mirror - Wire up an infinity mirror and explore an infinity illusion. 

Camera Obscura - Make a camera obscura and experiment with lenses and light! 

Phantom Projector - Harness the power of reflection to make your own optical illusion! Engineer a projector box in which a translucent ghost mysteriously appears with the push of a switch. Then use the blank illusion cards to make your own vanishing pictures.

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Phantom Projector

Camera Obscura

Infinity Mirror