Liew Thow Lin

Liew Thow Lin (Chinese: 劉少林) of Malaysia is known as the "Magnet Man" (Chinese: 磁人),[1] "Magnetic Man"[2] or "Mr. Magnet"[3] because he has the ability to stick metal objects to his body.

Liew has performed in many charity events showing his ability. He can make metal objects, weighing up to 2 kg each, up to 36 kg total,[3] stick to his skin. He has also pulled a car using this ability.[4]

Liew's ability is not due to any source of magnetism. Scientists from Malaysia's University of Technology found no magnetic field in Lin's body, but did determine that his skin exhibits very high levels of friction,[3] providing a "suction effect".[4] The trait appears to be genetic, appearing in Lin's three grandchildren.[3] Liew was featured on the second episode of the Discovery Channel's One Step Beyond.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 One Step Beyond: Episode Descriptions Archived December 11, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ "Meet Liew Thow Lin aka Malaysias Mr. Magnetic Man". Mystery History TV. November 14, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Magnet man?", Science World, December 10, 2001; retrieved October 16, 2007
  4. 1 2 "Same Old Magnetic Flummery", James Randi Educational Foundation newsletter, August 27, 2004; retrieved October 16, 2007
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