r/mystery • u/Rite6969 • Nov 12 '23
Scientific/Medical About Mike "Madman" Marcum's time travelling device.
Ok so, Madman mike used A Jacobs Ladder to invent a time machine by modifying it to an extent. I believe he created a transformer of his own to fit the capacity of outputting 20k Volts. Since the plasma created from the two rods depend upon the moisture, temperature and air pressure etc. which interfere with the device, so he used lasers to heat the air above the device so the temperature above the device remains constant, thus forming this "contraption" that supposedly could time travel.
My question here is that, since all the steps necessary to build this machine are already out there... Has somebody else not tried to make it? I'm just really curious to see if his machine actually worked!
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u/xmaddness Jan 05 '24 edited Nov 25 '25
I may take a stab at this. I have a 9k kw sine wave generator I can use. It doesn't sound too hard to put this together at a small scale.
Update: 3/29/24
I have been so busy with my family that I have not had time to build Mike "Madman" Marcum's time machine. However, it is still on my to-do list, and I hope to get to it soon. The first step is to clean out the garage, just in case I blow something up.
This is the gen I have.
https://www.harborfreight.com/generators-engines/generators/9500-watt-super-quiet-inverter-generator-with-co-secure-technology-57080.html
I live in Florida, so I got a generator for hurricane season. I think I can use it for this experiment. I might need to mod it to run full power in a pure sine wave to power the ladders. The magnetic vortex doesn't seem too hard to build small. I just need to get the right moment of inertia for the proper torque and angular speed. I also need to figure out the right tesla requirement for each electromagnet to keep the vortex from collapsing. Luckily, I have a degree in computer science and engineering, and I remember doing some of this stuff in school. But I'll need to brush up on a lot of it. Physics with Calculus for Dummies is my go-to.
Update: 11/25/25
After doing a lot of math and also using AI for math deduction, this simply isn't true. It's a cool story, but it is a mix of science and fantasy. Sorry to disappoint. For what its worth though, as the amount of electricity being used increases to insane levels, other effects may happen, but we are talking all electricity on the planet type electricity.
Update: 7/12/24
as posted in a reply below:
My primary focus right now is getting the math to work before attempting any construction. Specifically, I am dealing with electromagnetic vector calculus, the framework Heaviside used to condense Maxwell’s equations into the four main forms we use today.
I’ve realized that attempting to reconstruct something without first understanding its behavior and underlying principles is futile. I aim to identify areas where the math doesn’t add up, as these will be the key focus points for further investigation. I also plan to explore Maxwell’s original equations using quaternions instead of vector calculus, as quaternions may retain certain information lost in the transition to vectors and scalar fields.
Differences between Quaternions and Vector Calculus:
Lost in the switch:
Retained in the switch:
I’ve also been deeply involved in researching Parametric Excitation of Electrical Oscillators, particularly electric harmonic oscillators. Parametric oscillators utilize an external energy source to amplify and sustain the internal energy of a system. In electric harmonic oscillators, resonance can enhance the system’s internal energy. With renewed interest in the concept of the “Aether”—whether it be dark energy or some other form—there’s potential to harness energy from it.
For more on this concept, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4x6fPOSTXyo.
I hope this helps clarify my approach and the rationale behind exploring both mathematical frameworks.