Floating Bill And Small Objects Levitation
David Blaine demonstrated a classic object levitation on his TV
special where he asks a spectator to watch while he picks up a leaf
and causes it to levitate above his hand.
This
appeared to be totally impromptu which made it even more impressive.
This
type of levitation is performed by using "invisible thread" which can
either be purchased as a proprietary brand from good magic suppliers
or by separating some fine polyester thread into individual strands
and using a single strand.
One
end of this strand should be attached to some sticky tape and placed
in the mouth between the gum and cheek or a high shirt button while
the other end can be placed at the right moment to a solid object (
In David Blaines case, possibly the tree.)
The magician then stands at the correct distance so that the string is
tight and the object ( a bill or a leaf) wrapped around the thread
which is above the magicians hand.
This
should look like the magician is just scrunching up the note in the
palm of their hand.
By
using very small movements of the head or body, the magician can then
tighten the thread causing the note to rise and is also able to move
his hands around the object to show that it really is levitating.
The
object can then be made to return to the palm and be examined by the
spectator.
The
magician can then casually walk away, allowing the thread to break
which is not a problem as it it can easily be renewed. |
