The wick effect is a phenomenon that is found to occur under certain conditions. Details [ edit ]The wick effect theory says a person is kept aflame through their own fats after being ignited, accidentally or otherwise. Examples [ edit ]Mary Reeser case [ edit ]Mary Reeser (1884–1951) of St. Petersburg, Florida was most likely a victim of the wick effect. [citation needed]1963 Leeds case [ edit ]An investigation of a 1963 case in Leeds included an experiment with a wick effect. "[1]This gives some indication of the slow speed with which the wick effect will proceed.