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A trick candle, also known as magic candle, is a novelty
A trick candle, also known as magic candle, is a novelty candle
A candle is an ignitable candle wick, wick embedded in wax, or another flammable solid substance such as tallow, that provides light, and in some cases, a Aroma compound, fragrance. A candle can also provide heat or a method of keeping time. ...
capable of relighting itself. By igniting magnesium
Magnesium is a chemical element; it has Symbol (chemistry), symbol Mg and atomic number 12. It is a shiny gray metal having a low density, low melting point and high chemical reactivity. Like the other alkaline earth metals (group 2 ...
inserted into the wick of the candle, the paraffin Paraffin may refer to:
Substances
* Paraffin wax, a white or colorless soft solid (also in liquid form) that is used as a lubricant and for other applications
* Liquid paraffin (drug), a very highly refined mineral oil used in cosmetics and for med ...
vapor given off when a candle is blown out can be set alight, allowing the candle to reignite itself.
Trick candles were banned in Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's List of coun ...
in 1977. They present a fire risk in that consumers may throw them into the trash believing them to have been extinguished, only for the candles to relight. A spokesperson for the National Candle Association recommends immersing the candles in water for a while before discarding them.
See also
*List of practical joke topics
This is a list of practical joke topics (also known as a prank, gag, jape, or shenanigan) which are mischievous tricks or jokes played on someone, typically causing the victim to experience embarrassment, perplexity, confusion, or discomfort.
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