From: utzoo!decvax!decwrl!sun!megatest!fortune!hpda!hplabs!sri-unix!RHB@MIT-MC
Newsgroups: net.physics
Title: Equinocturnal Egg Standing Phenomenon
Article-I.D.: sri-arpa.779
Posted: Fri Apr  1 06:50:00 1983
Received: Mon Apr  4 01:04:30 1983

From:  Robert H. Berman <RHB @ MIT-MC>


I have heard of two variations of standing an egg on its end.

1. Use a hard-boiled egg and tap it lightly on its end to make
an indentation for base. 

2. Sprinkle salt or other nearly invisble or nondetectable crystals to
act as a prop.

In both cases, be sure to talk about special effects, like the equinox
or magic fingers as a way of performing misdirection to confuse
the observer. One reference, "101 Bar Bets You Can Win" is particular
helpful in suggesting misleading and confusing patter and body motions
in "balancing" the egg on its end.

Does anyone else want to hear about how I can bend spoons with my
mental powers only on April Fool's Day?