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by **David The Cryptic** » Jul 23rd, '07, 20:01

seige wrote:Just to go over David's reply to mine:

1. Nobody said it was 360°. But that would be nice, wouldn't it! The video demo gives the impression of a very wide angle—using it's stop-frame type animation.

2. If you notice, I did say '3 inches looks huge'. Nobody said 8 inches was achievable, but wouldn't that be nice too!

3. I'm glad you cleared that one up!

I'll re-iterate what I said: I'm not trying to slate this, and look forward to seeing some proper reviews. I've managed to find a Penguin review, but that's about all—and Penguin reviews are pretty much comparible to a joy-rider reviewing the latest Aston Martin.

I know you werent trying to slate it. I was giving the specifics given to me about height and angles and "package".

The mx of 5 inches is possible, but I was told its rather uncomfortable.
The angle i believe was around 200 degrees.

Just trying to help those that are interested in buying it.

by **Michael Kras** » Jul 23rd, '07, 20:08

David The Cryptic wrote:
seige wrote:Just to go over David's reply to mine:

1. Nobody said it was 360°. But that would be nice, wouldn't it! The video demo gives the impression of a very wide angle—using it's stop-frame type animation.

2. If you notice, I did say '3 inches looks huge'. Nobody said 8 inches was achievable, but wouldn't that be nice too!

3. I'm glad you cleared that one up!

I'll re-iterate what I said: I'm not trying to slate this, and look forward to seeing some proper reviews. I've managed to find a Penguin review, but that's about all—and Penguin reviews are pretty much comparible to a joy-rider reviewing the latest Aston Martin.

I know you werent trying to slate it. I was giving the specifics given to me about height and angles and "package".

The mx of 5 inches is possible, but I was told its rather uncomfortable.
The angle I believe was around 200 degrees.

Just trying to help those that are interested in buying it.

That's what I have been saying! Who knows, it may be uncomfortable, but $20 isn't bad at all. I am going to give it a shot.

by **AndyRegs** » Jul 23rd, '07, 20:42

If you can do this with angles of 200 degrees, then you will be behind the performer.
And michael said he could get up to 8 inches, which I have already stated that I doubt very much.
Also, the effect is similar to the balducci levitation. Everyone knows how to do that, and everyone will (wrongly) claim "I know how you do that one!". How will you disprove their claims, do it surrounded? You can't, so why bother?

by **Michael Kras** » Jul 23rd, '07, 20:44

It's performed facing the spectators... and I didn't say 8 inches, I said 5-6/// just to clarify.

by **AndyRegs** » Jul 23rd, '07, 20:51

Michael Kras Wrote:

It can be adjusted to go as high as 8 inches (The highest levi yet)

Just to clarify you did. At least you didnt edit this one out.

I know you perform this facing the audience. So why would you need a gimmicked balducci levitation (in effect)?

by **umop 3p!sdn** » Jul 23rd, '07, 20:56

Michael Kras wrote:It's performed facing the spectators... and I didn't say 8 inches, I said 5-6/// just to clarify.

You did say up to 8 inches, just to clarify. :roll:

It's is most likely to just be a variation, of one of the other types of levitation. For that cheap you won't get much, if it was soemthing out of the ordianry it would be quite a bit more expensive. Meh go buy it, but I think I'll save my money for samethign else.

by **garciablaine101** » Jul 23rd, '07, 22:40

The dvd only tells you how to do it, it doesn't include the gimmick. You will have to spend another 25-30$ to make the gimmick itslef.

by **David The Cryptic** » Jul 24th, '07, 04:16

There is a very thurough (sp) review up right now at Penguin.

I have the persons permisson to post it at this forum if the mods would let me, but I doubt they will.

So instead I will post the reviewers name: akirafist

by **monker59** » Jul 24th, '07, 04:24

The thing I don't like about this is that they're giving you somewhat of the bait-and-switch. They promise you fantastic levitations for only $20, but then you have to go and buy the gimmick for more money. It seems more like a scheme to squeeze you out of more money than to just give everything to you at once. Anyway, I don't think that I'm that into levitations anymore. I did a couple awhile ago, but I'm with Craig on this one (can't believe I'm saying that

). I think if you want to do a levitation, you have to do it on the stage and do it big.

by **In kaleidoscopes** » Jul 24th, '07, 15:18

Hm why spend 20 dollars when you can watch the video for free? :lol:

and to address the 8" feat, perhaps it would be possible if a professional basketball player performed balducci?

by **Giannillusion** » Jul 28th, '07, 20:40

i was looking at this trick on www.magicproshop.com and it was 5 bucks cheaper their 18.95 :!:

i believe looks pretty sick to me

by **danata** » Jul 31st, '07, 08:32

Hi!
Without giving too much away, I have to say that I quite like this Levitation!

It arrived into stock last week & What you get is a very detailed nicely produced booklet, complete with photographic illustrations of how to construct the gimmick. You will have to fake up ONE shoe, but it's not difficult & would be well worth the effort for the effect.

There is no modification to any clothing, just the one shoe!

I give this the thumbs up!

by **Michael Kras** » Jul 31st, '07, 17:51

Thank you for the brief review! That pretty much summed it up, and Skywalker will be my next purchase soon.

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