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How to Perform the Balducci Levitation
Amaze someone by gently rising about 4 inches off the ground.
Steps
Stand in front of the person with your back facing away, and your body positioned at about a 45-degree angle to the person's point of view.
Turn so that they can see your left foot and heel, and the back of your right heel.
Use your hidden right toes to slowly push yourself up a few inches, keeping your heels together.
Remember to keep the heel of the foot closest to the person level with the ground, to provide a sense of level levitation.
Hold the position for 2 or 3 seconds, then let yourself down quickly, avoiding sudden moves or shudders.
Tips
Angle is everything. Practice this in front of a mirror or another person. Lack of practice will surely give you away.
Turn so that they can see your left foot and heel, and the back of your right heel. If they see your right toes they will see how it's done.
Try to be subtle when doing this. Don't just say, "I'm going to float now." Say instead something like "Now watch my feet closely" to make the person focus on the illusion. Make sure every one is on one side of you.
There's a good video called "The Self-Levitation Video" starring Michael Maxwell and Paul Harris, which is dedicated to the Balducci Levitation, and contains lots of psychological subtleties which help to sell this effect.
Warnings
Don't go up too high or they will see your toes.
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