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10 Ways to LEVITATE!! (Epic Magic Trick How To's Revealed!)

Rich Ferguson・35 minutes read

The text details various methods of levitation tricks using everyday items like books, napkins, and playing cards, which involve hidden supports or strings to create the illusion of objects floating in the air. Instructions are provided for each trick, allowing individuals to perform these magical illusions to impress and entertain others.

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  • The book discusses various methods of levitating objects, such as using hidden tools like knives or strings to create illusions of floating items.
  • Detailed instructions are provided for each trick, from using pantyhose to create invisible strings for support to leveraging contraptions like wires with S-turns to lift objects discreetly.

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Recent questions

  • How can I create the illusion of levitation?

    To create the illusion of levitation, you can use various tricks such as hiding a dinner knife in a watch to support an object, delicately balancing a bill on a fingertip with an invisible string made from pantyhose, or using a coaster and pantomime act to simulate levitation. These tricks involve clever techniques and props to make objects appear as if they are floating in the air, impressing spectators with seemingly impossible feats.

  • What is the book "Tricks to Pick Up Chicks" about?

    The book "Tricks to Pick Up Chicks" contains bar bets and gags for entertainment purposes. It offers a collection of tricks and illusions that can be used to entertain and engage with others in social settings. The book likely provides step-by-step instructions on how to perform these tricks, enhancing social interactions through fun and engaging activities.

  • How can I make a card appear to levitate?

    To make a card appear to levitate, start with your hands overlapped, place the card on top, show both sides to the audience, then secretly stick a finger between your ring and pinkie fingers to lift the card. By controlling the finger independently, you can make the card wiggle and move it below undetected, creating the illusion of levitation. This trick requires precise hand movements and misdirection to convince spectators of the card's seemingly magical levitation.

  • What is the contraption involving a wire with an S-turn used for?

    The contraption involving a wire with an S-turn is used to levitate objects. The wire is hidden under a shirt and supported by a belt or other means, allowing for the levitation of various items. By adjusting the height of the contraption and using different mechanisms, such as a flat bar for larger objects or a pivot mechanism for concealment, you can create the illusion of objects floating in the air. This contraption provides a versatile method for performing levitation tricks with different props and objects.

  • How can I enhance the cup levitation trick?

    To enhance the cup levitation trick, puncture a Styrofoam cup ahead of time, seal it back up, and hide the tear with your thumb. By casually showing the cup with no visible hole and then sliding your thumb through the hidden puncture, you can create a convincing illusion of levitation. By holding the cup from different angles and subtly inserting your thumb, you can perform the trick effectively, impressing spectators with the seemingly impossible act of levitation.

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Summary

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"Levitation Tricks: Illusions with Everyday Objects"

  • The text discusses 10 ways to levitate objects, including oneself, with the first method involving a book levitation trick.
  • The trick involves using a dinner knife hidden in a watch to support the item being levitated, creating the illusion of levitation.
  • The book is placed between the hands, but in reality, it is slid onto the knife and sandwiched to appear as if floating.
  • The text mentions a book titled "Tricks to Pick Up Chicks" containing bar bets and gags for entertainment purposes.
  • A bonus version of the trick involves two people using the same setup to lift a table, creating a magical illusion.
  • Another levitation trick involves delicately balancing a borrowed bill or paper on a fingertip, creating the illusion of levitation.
  • The trick involves using an invisible string made from pantyhose to support the object and create the levitation effect.
  • Detailed instructions are provided on how to create the invisible string using pantyhose and mounting goo or tape.
  • A trick using a coaster, business card, or playing card is explained, involving a pantomime act of sucking to create the illusion of levitation.
  • A trick with a napkin and a dinner roll is described, where a fork hidden behind the napkin supports the roll to create a floating effect.

14:51

Levitation Tricks: Cards, Tables, and Cups

  • To make a card levitate, start with hands overlapped, place a card on top, show both sides, then secretly stick a finger between ring and pinkie fingers to lift the card.
  • You can make the card wiggle by controlling the finger independently, and move it below the card undetected by bringing hands together.
  • To levitate a table with a skirt, press down on the table with your hand against your knee, lift it with your foot underneath, or stick your toe under a table leg and lift it with your foot.
  • For a self-levitation trick, stand facing away from a spectator, lower your body, bend your legs, then rise up, giving the illusion of levitating off the ground.
  • A contraption involving a wire with an S-turn can be used to levitate objects, with the wire hidden under a shirt and supported by a belt or other means.
  • The contraption can be adjusted in height and used to levitate various objects, with a flat bar for larger items and a pivot mechanism for easy concealment.
  • A subtle hip thrust can adjust the levitation height, and sticky goo can be used to hold objects in place, allowing for movement and controlled release.
  • Puncturing a Styrofoam cup ahead of time, sealing it back up, and hiding the tear with a thumb allows for a convincing levitation trick with no visible holes.
  • This improved cup trick can be enhanced by casually showing the cup with no hole, then sliding a thumb through the hidden puncture to create the illusion of levitation.
  • By holding the cup from different angles and subtly inserting the thumb, the trick can be performed convincingly, impressing spectators with the seemingly impossible levitation.

28:02

Levitation Trick with Black String and Pin

  • To make an object appear to levitate, loop a black string around the tip of a pin, secure it inside a bottle cap, and attach the other end to your clothing discreetly.
  • Drop the pin into a container, manipulate the tension on the string by moving your leg, causing the pin to rise out of the bottle, creating the illusion of levitation.
  • Alternatively, attach the string to yourself to control the pin's movement behind the bottle, enhancing the illusion.
  • For a simpler version using a pencil, thread the string through the eraser and drop it into the bottle, replicating the same effect.
  • Participate in a giveaway by commenting on the video, with prizes including custom prank money, playing cards, invisible string with a black pin, tacky putty, leggings, and a fake phone conversation prank suggestion.
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