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| Source: TV Coverage - November 15, 2007 |
| The Secrets Behind Movie Magic |
| "Jumping off the roof of a building is the easiest job in the world,” said Steve Wolf, a special effects coordinator during his presentation at the Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) on August 10. more... |
| Source: The Berkeley Lab View - January 21, 2006 |
| Science fans experience action-packed learning |
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By Anne Matthews
CONTRA COSTA TIMES Even before he made a fire there, Steve Wolf had the audience in the palm of his hand. more... |
| Source: Contra Costa Times - August 16, 2005 |
| Inspired Science |
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Arthur Spragg Stuntman Steve Wolf demonstrated how science allows him to use a special, skin-colored chemical gel that insulates his hand, protecting it from fire Monday before combined student audiences from Fort Concho and Santa Rita elementary schools. more... |
| Source: San Angelo Times - May 25, 2005 |
| Stuntman demonstrates to local teachers the science in movies |
| A crazed gorilla armed with a .357 magnum Chiquita banana, a screaming zookeeper, and an exploding flowerpot. more... |
| Source: Eastside Reporter - El Paso, TX - October 19, 2004 |
| Wolf shows students how scientific principles are used in stunts |
| After coating his hand with a gooey insulating substance called zell gel, Steve Wolf, a Hollywood stunt and special effects coordinator, calmly used a blowtorch to set it on fire, prompting hushed "oohs" and "ahhs" from the crowd. more... |
| Source: Lufkin Daily News - Lufkin, TX - September 19, 2004 |
| Stuntman's science lessons have special effect on students |
| Scientific stunts generally reserved for movie sets are making their way into area schools this week. more... |
| Source: The Daily Sentinel - Nacogdoches, TX - September 16, 2004 |
| Hollywood Magic Is Science |
| Hollywood stunts are thrilling to watch. more... |
| Source: KTRE (ABC) - Lufkin/Nacogdoches, TX - September 15, 2004 |
| Kids Learn Science from Stuntman |
| A teacher dangled near the gymnasium ceiling, a flower pot exploded and a visitor appeared to set his hand on fire - those type scenes common to the movies or television turned Tuesday's science lesson at Hubbard Middle School into a riveting experience for students. more... |
| Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph - Tyler, TX - September 14, 2004 |
| Students Experience The Science Of Hollywood Stunts |
| Explosive energy, fire and a Hollywood stunt man.Steve Wolf awed students at Hubbard Middle school Tuesday by demonstrating the role science plays in movie stunts.As part of the demonstration, Wolf dangled a teacher in the air using pulleys. more... |
| Source: KLTV (ABC) - Tyler/Longview/Jacksonville, TX - September 14, 2004 |
| Kids get taste of movie effects - Students learn science can be fun |
| Steve Wolf used a rubber spoon to spread ice-cold, butterscotch-colored goo all over his left hand. more... |
| Source: Corpus Christi Caller-Times - May 09, 2003 |
| Putting the fun in science |
| Exploding flower pots, setting his hand on fire and hoisting school principals to the ceiling are just a few of the things that Steve Wolf does in a day's work. more... |
| Source: Texas Innovator, Carole Keeton Strayhorn - January 01, 2003 |
| One hot science lesson |
| Setting his hand on fire, Steve Wolf, an Austin-based stuntman and special-effects coordinator, shows children at Briarmeadow Charter School how a substance called "Zel Jel" can protect his hand while it is ablaze. more... |
| Source: Houston Chronicle - January 01, 2003 |
| Kids learn to love science through Steve Wolf's projects |
| Source: Parenting People - January 01, 2003 |
| Teaching Kids About Science In The Movies |
| The past few years we have learned to cringe when we hear reports of fire and explosions in our schools. more... |
| Source: KXAN (NBC) - Austin, TX - February 11, 2002 |
| Special effects teach scientific principles to Chisholm Trail students |
| The laws of science and the entertaining elements of movie stunts came together in a live show at Chisholm Trail Middle School Tuesday, orchestrated by special effects coordinator Stephen Wolf. more... |
| Source: The Round Rock Leader - Round Rock, TX - March 26, 2001 |
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