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Approved For Release 200gta/ fc: RBP961d0795HUG0300400002-9 and nuclear structure of the matter were able to provide any clues to the puzzling phenomena demonstrated by Mr.Zhang. A detailed analysis of all the specimens involved in the tests (including those that failed to emerge from the bottles), was performed; each failing to give any insights to the mechanism of the penetration phenomena. The trace detectors showed no traces other than previously induced traces. The properties of the superconducting samples did not change. The Mossbauer spectrum of the a-Fe absorber was not altered. Surface studies with electron microscope did not reveal any induced abnormalities. The a spectrum of the radioactive source and the gas chromatogram of the liquor sample overlapped with those done prior to the experiment. Odds for illusion Clearly there are many skillful illusionists who, with an aid of a favorable viewing angle, some prearranged requisites, and, often, a trained assistant, are capable of deceiving our perception in stunts, not unlike those demonstrated by Mr. Zhang. None of this aids, however, were available to Mr. Zhang; neither this time, nor in countless previous tests. As an employee of ISME he remains under constant surveillance and acquisition by him of any stunt material would not pass unnoticed. Also, even the best illusionists have their bad days and are, occasionally, 15 Approved For Release 2000/08/11 : CIA-RDP96-00792R000300400002-9