Hmmm. I recall a kid who got in trouble for placing magnesium wire in the
candle snuffer at church. It ignited without a blowtorch. Of course,
I've
always felt God has a sense of humor. No other way to explain some of the
phenomena of daily life.


MSDS
Magnesium metal
Autoignition temperatu 473C (883F)

I don't have a candle to measure its flame temperature, but doubt if it is
that hot. Some churches us butane powered candles. I have no problem
thinking they get that hot.