Pranks

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Super TV-B-Gone from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
It's easy to assemble this kit, then zap TV screens from hundreds of feet away. by Nick Brenn

Remote Control Jammer Kit from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Don't want anybody changing your channel? With the click of a button, you can block all IR remote controls for TVs, DVDs, you name it. by Alan Parekh

Simple Laser Communicator from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Talk in secret over your own laser beam light link! It's completely private, with no wire connections for enemy spies to tap into. by Simon Quellen Field

Evasive Beeping Thing from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Drive your frenemies insane! This infernal noisemaker emits a 5-second beep every few minutes that's so high-pitched they can't tell where it's coming from. by Brad Graham

Covert Wireless Listening Bug from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Connect an "amplified listener" hearing aid to an in-car FM transmitter (like for iPods), and you've got a wireless bug. by David Simpson

Invisible Ink Printer from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Got a top secret message to send? Lemon juice has been used as invisible ink for centuries—Now you can update the technique by putting the juice in an inkjet print cartridge. by Mike Golembewski

Talking Booby Trap from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Villains snooping in your room? Snatching your secret stuff? Catch them red-handed with this easy gizmo. When it's disturbed, the intruder will get a surprise talking-to. by Bob Knetzger