Magic or Science? How YouTuber Ashu Ghai “Debunked” Milk Boiling Spell!

YouTube educator Ashu Ghai—popular for his channel Science & Fun with 8 million subscribers—just busted a viral trick that had fans wondering if some Babas had magical powers. He shared a fresh video explaining the “milk boiling magic”—spoiler: it’s not sorcery, just a sneaky chemistry stunt.

“In that clip, it looks like milk is boiling, but it's cold,” he laughed, “The real villain? Calcium carbide—not magic.”

Here’s the science: Calcium carbide reacts with water to produce ethylene gas (yes, flammable), but—plot twist—the reaction isn't exothermic. No heat release. Instead, escaping gas creates frothy steam illusions. The result? Milk that appears to boil, but doesn’t. Pure chemistry drama.

For the uninitiated, Ashu Ghai is a beloved science educator behind Science & Fun, known for debunking frauds, explaining physics, chemistry experiments, and just making learning entertaining. His content dismantles pseudoscience and brings clarity where confusion often dwells. His loyal fans (many parents and students studying in grades 9–12) come for the experiments—and stay for the truth bombs.

Now, fans are reacting:

“Ashu Ghai just killed the baba vibe—I can’t unsee it.”
“Fake boiling milk illusion = busted. Science + Fun for the win!”
“Ashu’s videos are the only magic I accept now.”

So next time you see “boiling milk” in a questionable video—remember Ashu’s lesson: it’s chemistry, not supernatural powers, and that’s way cooler.

Call to Action: Want more myth-busting experiments or behind-the-scenes insight? Let me know which viral trick I should break down next—science style.