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Reader Submitted: An Optical Illusion Frame That Makes Real Objects Move in Slow Motion

Slow Dance is a picture frame that makes real objects appear to move in slow motion. By taking advantage of the limits of human visual perception, this optical illusion sculpture appears to be doing the impossible—right before your eyes. Slow Dance combines technology, science, and art, in order to remind us of the natural mystery, beauty, and wonder that surround us every day.

Hannah with Flower

Insert a plant and watch it dance

People Reacting

People reacting to seeing Slow Dance for the first time

Limited Edition

There are 10 limited edition, numbered and signed, walnut versions by craftsman Forrest Stone.

Mode 1

Mode 1: Slow Dance - in this mode the object appears to move in slow motion.

Mode 2

Mode 2: Double Trouble - in this mode it looks like the object starts as one, and splits into two parts before reforming!

Mode 3

Mode 3: Pop and Lock - in this mode the object looks like it jumps through space, the way that slow motion movies in the 30s did!

Mesmerizing

It’s possible to watch it for hours