I met Barry Carter and read Emmons' book. This is what you want: [link to www.treehouseforearthschildren.com (secure)]

Made by the only true Alchemist I've ever known. I've seen things that you wouldn't believe. Imagine a vial of pure water with a permanent, visible violet flame coming out the top (not fire, didn't need oxygen and wasn't hot, but there's no other way to describe it). I wouldn't believe it myself if I hadn't seen it up close.