How Does Blaine Levitate?
Balducci Levitation David Blaine uses two techniques to perform his levitation trick. The first is a simple balancing trick that is effective under very limited circumstances. Balducci Levitation involves balancing on his right toes while his left foot is lifted from the ground. This illusion is very angle sensitive as only viewers directly to Blaine’s left side cannot see the right foot holding the weight of the magician’s body. Viewers to the front and right of Blaine would be able to see his right toes touching the ground. Balducci Levitation In Depth Blaine begins by standing with the left side of his body to the audience. He ensures that the audience is eager to see another trick and will not investigate too thoroughly as this illusion is vulnerable to perceptive viewers. He then slowly lifts his weight onto his right toes and acts as if he is focused on levitating. By not lifting too high or staying up for too long, he creates a convincing illusion of levitation. To make the tric
