Mirascope Floating Image

A 3D-looking image appears to float in empty space. Ask students to predict what will happen. Place object inside and view from above. Key idea: Curved mirrors redirect rays so they converge above the opening. Ask: Can an image look solid but have nothing there? Safety and cleanup: Buy-once toy; no glass handling by students. https://www.google.com/search?q=%22Mirascope+Floating+Image%22+science+demonstration+experiment