Liew Thow Lin Explained

Liew Thow Lin (31 March 1930 - 9 April 2013) of Malaysia was known as the "Magnet Man",,^[1] "Magnetic Man"^[2] or "Mr. Magnet"^[3] because he had the ability to stick metal objects to his body.

Liew performed in many charity events showing his ability. He could cause metal objects, weighing up to 2kg (04lb) each, up to 36 kg total,^[3] to stick to his skin. He also pulled a car using this ability.^[4]

Liew's ability was 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]

See also

• Human magnetism

Notes and References

1. Web site: One Step Beyond: Episode Descriptions . https://web.archive.org/web/20071211101433/http://www.discoverychannel.com.au/ontv_onestepbeyond/episodes/index.shtml . December 11, 2007 . . Discovery Communications, LLC. . 1 October 2018.
2. Web site: Meet Liew Thow Lin aka Malaysias Mr. Magnetic Man . Mystery History TV . June 11, 2016 . November 14, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160701184719/http://mysteryhistory.tv/meet-liew-thow-lin-aka-malaysias-mr-magnetic-man/ . July 1, 2016 . WordPress.
3. Magnet man? . https://web.archive.org/web/20071121192512/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1590/is_7_58/ai_81110868 . November 21, 2007 . . December 10, 2001 . October 16, 2007 . . James . Thomas . CNET Networks, Inc..
4. Web site: Same Old Magnetic Flummery . . August 27, 2004 . October 16, 2007.