Floating
Bill And Small Objects Levitation
Magic Trick
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
Blaine's 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.
This trick is also performed more smoothly and
discretely by use of an ITR which is
used by professional magicians. This is a very
useful piece of equipment which you can find
more information on by clicking on the Magic
Shopping link on the left and even order
online.