Ook ok how exactly do people do the levitation trick like david blaine?

Question

c'mon whats up with that? I watch it over and over and cant figure out how anyone does it? does anyone know and willing to spill the secret?

Answer 1

It's actually quite easy...

See here:

http://www.ellusionist.com/david-blaine.html

Here is a video of Criss Angel (Mind Freak) showing how it is done by him:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRaRbMixraE

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

The performer stands so as to be viewed from the side. Under cover, the performer's foot is slipped out and positioned at a right angle to that shoe, with the heel of the foot placed against the side of the shoe. After the obstruction is removed, the front of the performer's body can be seen. From the spectator's perspective it is impossible to tell that the performer's foot is out, because it is hidden by the leg closest to the viewers. The performer's weight is shifted to the leg, and the empty shoe is pinched between the angled foot and the shoe closet to the audience. The performer stands on the tip of the foot. Again, the foot remains hidden behind the shoes, which are both physically in the air, creating the genuine levitation. To end the effect the process is simply reversed. The key to this illusion is that the spectators assume that there is a foot inside of the shoe, which is only natural. When both shoes are seen above the ground, it is then assumed that both feet are above the ground, and the performer is levitating. Note that an obstruction is generally used to hide the performer's action of removing, and replacing the foot in its shoe. It is possible however to perform the effect without ever covering the legs, by using misdirection.

Answer 3

Stand with both feet facing forward right next to each other.
Now, push down on your toes with the left foot while angling yourself away from the crowd so that it looks like both feet are in the air.

When he does those extreme levitation acts, its just smoke and mirrors.

Answer 4

I don't know how David does it but my ex says I do a great version of my own - its all in the stomach muscles...

Answer 5

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