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How to create a Mini Tornado

Season 1 Episode 54
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How to create Water Illusions

How to create Water Illusions

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How to use a Split Focus Diopter

How to use a Split Focus Diopter

Season 1 Episode 58
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Hurricane Balls in HD

Hurricane Balls in HD

Season 1 Episode 59
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Close Encounters of the Drone Kind

Close Encounters of the Drone Kind

Season 1 Episode 60
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DIY Game of Thrones "Ice Wall"

DIY Game of Thrones "Ice Wall"

Season 1 Episode 61
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Giant Bubble Reflections in HD

Giant Bubble Reflections in HD

Season 1 Episode 62
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Ghostbusters "Surge Protector" Trap

Ghostbusters "Surge Protector" Trap

Season 1 Episode 63
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Jupiter in a Jar in HD

Jupiter in a Jar in HD

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Creating the Stargate Portal

Season 1 Episode 53

The 1994 film Stargate combined CGI and practical effects to create the portal sequence in the opening act of the film.

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