Emanuel Wallace, known as Big Manny, has conquered TikTok and Instagram with science experiments that blend education and spectacle. During the pandemic, he noticed that students were losing hands-on science practice due to lockdowns, so he started recording chemical reactions. His content ranges from color changes to controlled explosions, always based on the national curriculum to help students with their exams.
Behind the lab: an iPhone as a key tool 📱
Big Manny records his videos with an iPhone, taking advantage of its camera quality and interface simplicity. Initially, he uploaded content without sound, but adding narration improved audience reception. As a science technician, he uses protective equipment and warns that his experiments should not be replicated at home. He also addresses real-world issues, such as the danger of disposing of lithium batteries or the origin of wildfires, connecting chemistry to everyday life.
The YouTuber who sets fires so you don't do it at home 🔥
Big Manny has become the friend who tells you don't do this at home while he himself triggers a half-meter flame. His controlled explosions are so flashy that even parents wonder if they should block his account. The curious thing is that, amidst all the artificial fire, he manages to get teenagers to memorize the periodic table without realizing it. A genius of educational chaos.