Dear all, I am writing to propose the idea of creating a memorial to honor the victims of the Salem witch trials. This tragic event, which took place in the late 17th century, resulted in the wrongful execution of twenty innocent people accused of witchcraft. The purpose of this memorial would be to not only remember and honor the lives lost during this dark chapter in history, but also to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of mass hysteria and the importance of justice. The memorial could take the form of a statue or a monument, perhaps depicting the names of the victims and the dates of their executions. It would serve as a reminder of the injustice and discrimination faced by these individuals and the importance of preserving the principles of fairness and equality in our society. Additionally, the memorial could be accompanied by educational displays or plaques that provide historical context and information about the events leading up to the witch trials.
Additionally, the memorial could be accompanied by educational displays or plaques that provide historical context and information about the events leading up to the witch trials. This would allow visitors to learn and reflect upon the causes and consequences of this tragic episode. It is crucial that we remember and honor these victims so that their suffering is not forgotten.
A Custom FileMaker App that Performs Magic Tricks
See FileMaker perform several entertaining magic tricks.
Home / Uncategorized / A Custom FileMaker App that Performs Magic TricksComputers are amazing technology. Very few people understand how they actually work and even when you do…it’s still amazing. Futurist and writer Arthur C Clarke said that “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” It’s true even though we often take that magic for granted today as everyone carries a supercomputer around with them in the form of a smartphone in their pocket.
When it comes to magical illusions or tricks…things that are difficult or impossible for our mind to understand…there is a special wonder and feeling for a moment that we had often as a child when we realize that we don’t know how something is accomplished. Magicians today continue to amaze us even in a world filled with movie special effects and wizardry.
The type of magic a computer can perform is very limited. Although it could simulate many card tricks, there would be no skill involved and the computer could always cheat by “looking at your card”. That limits the type of “pick a card” trick to those where you choose the card (or number) in your head and the computer determines the card you chose by “magic…a kind of computer telepathy. ” So mostly the computer can do tricks where it “reads your mind” through clever programming.
The First Apple II Computer Magic Tricks
The idea of a computer performing magic started on the Apple II by Tim Cimbura around 1982. Included here are screen shots showing the original version of the 21 card trick which was the first magic trick to be programmed into a computer. It was included as a demo application for “ApexText” the Apple II Extended Text system. It was written in AppleSoft BASIC with calls to 6502 assembly language to make the graphics work.
ApexText was one of the first applications that allowed upper and lower case letters, graphics, multiple fonts, and characters in italic, bold, colors, large, tall, wide, etc. to be used on a personal computer. The graphics at that time were a bit crude but not that bad. Then it was leading edge technology and now it’s a basic capability of every operating system.
Updated for HyperCard
In November 1992, these tricks were re-written in HyperCard and several more were added. They were available as a free download from America Online called “Computer Magician”.
Enter FileMaker
FileMaker is the #1 rapid application development platform in the world. It’s been around for 30 years and provided the tools required to make the next iteration of this app in 2007 that runs on Windows, macOS or iOS. It took quite a lot of programming trickery to get a database to do magic.
fmMagic requires FileMaker to run. If you don’t have FileMaker Pro already, you can download a free trial for your workstation. On the iPad, download the free FileMaker Go app.
Download the FREE fmMagic app:
Download the FREE fmMagic app for your entertainment fun and let it do a few tricks for you. I hope you enjoyed the magic.
Credits
The principles involved in these tricks have existed for years in one form or another. However, the computer code, graphics, and several additional principals that make the illusions more unique are original. Credit where it’s due:
- Trick #1, #5, #7, and #8 are old magic standards.
- Trick #2, was inspired by a 7 up ad available on the internet.
- Trick #3, the symbol mind reader, was inspired by Andy Naughton’s creation also available on the internet.
- Trick #4, the destinations trick was inspired by David Copperfield in his 1992 TV special.
- Trick #6, with the train cars was inspired by an illusion performed by David Copperfield in his 1991 TV special.
Tim Cimbura – CEO and Software Engineer
Tim is an expert in creating custom business solutions that make businesses more effective, productive, and profitable. He specializes in rapid application development with the Claris platform including FileMaker and WordPress. He also knows Apple macOS technology inside and out.
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By creating a memorial, we can ensure that future generations are aware of this dark chapter in history and work towards preventing similar injustices from occurring in the future. I invite you all to join me in supporting the creation of this memorial as a way to pay tribute to the victims of the Salem witch trials and to promote understanding and justice in our society. Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name].
Reviews for "Memorializing the Accused: Salem's Tribute to the Witch Trials Victims"
1. John - 2 stars - While I appreciate the sentiment behind the memorial, I found it to be quite underwhelming. The design was uninspiring and lacked any emotional impact. Additionally, the location of the memorial was oddly placed and felt disconnected from the history it was meant to represent. Overall, I was left feeling disappointed and unsatisfied with this tribute to the victims of the Salem witch trials.
2. Sarah - 3 stars - As someone who is deeply interested in the Salem witch trials, I was excited to visit this memorial. However, I found it to be slightly disappointing. The memorial lacked educational information and context, making it difficult for visitors to fully understand and appreciate the significance of the events that took place. Additionally, the design and layout of the memorial could have been more engaging and evocative. While the intentions were noble, the execution fell short.
3. David - 1 star - This memorial was a complete letdown. The size and scale of it were far too small to properly honor the victims of such a significant historical event. It felt more like an afterthought rather than a meaningful tribute. The lack of information or plaques to provide context was a missed opportunity to educate visitors. I expected more from a memorial dedicated to the victims of the Salem witch trials and was left feeling unimpressed and dissatisfied.
4. Emily - 2 stars - I was disappointed with the memorial honoring the victims of the Salem witch trials. The design lacked creativity and failed to evoke any emotional response. The memorial felt disconnected from the history it was meant to commemorate. I was expecting a more immersive and educational experience but instead, I was left feeling unengaged and underwhelmed. It's a shame that such an important historical event was not honored adequately.