In my defense, the one we used during my last 2 years of parochial school (Junior High)...
We had one that was reflective, rather than transmissive. Very bright light and very hot, but you could project non-translucent images and objects. Space-Age shit right there, man!
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I bought one off eBay a few years ago
intending to use it to do a liquid light show for a gig that didn't end up happening...been gathering dust ever since (still want to try doing liquid visuals at some point).
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