Floating tenner

Bloke did a party trick in the pub last night where he placed a tenner on
the table then waved his hands above it and it floated up.

like this
http://www.accringtonweb.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/2645/cat/587

He wouldn't say how its done, I reckon static of some sort, Anyone care to
enlighten me?

 

"Magical Floating Bill and small objects levitation"

Method:

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 skill 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, 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, the thread breaking which is
not a problem as it is cheap to replace.

This levitating skill trick is also performed more smoothly and
discretely by use of an ITR which is used by professional magicians

 

BGN wrote:

That *would* be impressive....

You are quite correct though. I used to enjoy practising when I was
younger.
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entwisi wrote

Paging Big J

 

You called ..................

Yes I know how its done, but I can't tell you LOL
Too many people have been thrown out of theMagic Circle lateley for
just this reason.
However have a read above its not far off.

 

(snip)

I can confirm that this is how it's done since I bought this trick from
the Joke shop in Hunstanton for a fiver. You get enough thread to last
you an eternity since you get a 1,000 ply piece of thread and you just
pull a single strand out. This is the hardest part of performing the
whole thing since it's neigh on invisible! Tip, use a white background!

I've peformed this trick many times in the pub and it drops people dead.
Much better though, is my rising match box trick. Especially when it
rises upright from lying flat on the back of my hand and then the DRAWER
OPENS. YOu can make it spin around and do other ghostly things. I
performed this trick in a Goth club near where I live and the people
there thought I was the spawn of the devil. Yes that's how convincing it
is.

I know a few pub tricks but my favorites involve things you can just
pick up off the table and do on the spot. And that includes the women.