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TheNextHoudini
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Posted: 05-29-2007 00:09 |
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| Does anyone have a video, or picture of how to make the criss angel levitation device? You could also just tell me. Thanks alot in advance.
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Posted: 05-29-2007 01:08 |
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Before all the smart alec responses arrive, please read the rules.
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Posted: 05-29-2007 05:13 |
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Aramis
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Posted: 05-29-2007 05:29 |
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And now for the smart Alec responses...
Here are the props you will need to do the Criss angel levitation.
13 2x4s of maplewood (Norwegian Maplewood is best)
1 foot of rope
1 foot of string
1 foot of chain
1 latex dove
2 latex clingsuits
A small toaster oven. (A microwave over will do but you will also need a hammer if you want to use the microwave.)
A Potato, a banana, a Kiwi (the fruit, not the bird), a bottle of milk, and some bacon.
White liquid glue
125 popsicle sticks.
So you pour the glue into the toaster over, then squeeze the fruits and vegetables in there... I don't know what the latex clothing is for, but Criss says it's critical to the effect.
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Posted: 05-29-2007 05:33 |
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| You forgot his vaunted Disco Chains of Power. An absolute must-have magic item/fashion accessory.
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Paulo
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Posted: 05-29-2007 05:45 |
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Man, I though you guys would never get here.
I was getting a little worried.
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Aramis
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Posted: 05-29-2007 05:49 |
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Well that would have been exposure wouldn't it?
Paul, your post scared me away for a while.. but then I came back, and you weren't there... Sneaky sneaky.
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Castle
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Posted: 05-29-2007 06:11 |
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I luv' your answer Aramis, now that's clever......lmao 
-Erick
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Posted: 05-29-2007 09:34 |
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So you pour the glue into the toaster over, then squeeze the fruits and vegetables in there. Ok after i have created this as a fuel source i am still unable to generate enough thrust to propel myself into the air. Any ideas anyone??. Using the 13, 2by4's are also a very uncomfortable harness, even when the weight is reduced by the 125 Popsicle sticks acting as bracing. I assume the latex suits are for space travel after u levitate too high, and two of them because you might soil the first one. Do u think that 1 foot a rope and 1 foot of string is enough to withstand the repelling force of the earth? Criss angel is very clever as the 1 foot of chain acts as a gravity generator, which is out of phase with the earth's gravity creating a repulsion with the earth hence the levitation effect. As you propel forward you create a change in the tubes of force created by you and the earth, which means u can continuously levitate forwards. Criss angel is amazing, i never would have thought of it myself. And the 1 latex dove? Thats just style. Fly like a bird, then produce a bird. amazing
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Posted: 05-29-2007 12:33 |
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You could also try the Criss Angel levitation Lite which does away with the need for the cumbersome string and rope, you will still need the chain though.... more about this later. You should also dramatically increase the amount of bacon.
First you need to build a platform using the 2x4 and white glue, this should be strong enough to hold your toaster oven. You then begin to cook the bacon. Everyone knows that the smell of bacon cooking is impossible to resist and will attract a large drooling crowd. The platform and the bacon sandwiches are your secret weapon, MISDIRECTION.
Meanwhile you slip into your latex suits, a double layer is important and the milk is used to prevent chafing, enabling you to execute this swiftly. The potato, kiwi fruit and banana are placed strategically under the tight fitting suits and are for "enhancement" purposes, you may need to use them all or you may not, experiment first in front of a mirror if you have never done this before.
The gap between the suits is then filled with an inert gas (the method for this is still not clear but has led people to suspect that Criss Angel is full of hot air) but can be done undetected if the bacon sandwiches are sufficiently tasty to divert the attention of the crowd.
The latex dove is then thrown high into the air, prompting the crowd to look skywards and gasp (your camera crew will love you for this). By now the suit should contain enough gas for the levitation to begin, all you need is a quick Balducci and you're launched. The chain is used to discharge static in the first critical foot of levitation, very important or you could self combust otherwise. Remember to keep your ankles crossed and knees together to hold the potato, kiwi fruit and banana in place. When you have gained an impressive height, use the popsicle sticks to pelt the crowd to get their attention. You may be tempted to shout "Oi, look at me, I'm flying!" but the idea is to appear calm and mystical at all times. the gas used, along with the tight fitting latex will cause your voice to come out sounding like David Beckham's and would somewhat ruin this mystical illusion if you uttered a word.
So there you have it.....virtually impromptu as all good levitations should be.
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Posted: 05-29-2007 19:56 |
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| I've noticed that pretty much everybody that posts on a regular basis is pretty fucking weird.
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Posted: 05-29-2007 20:22 |
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| Occupational hazard I guess...
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Posted: 05-29-2007 21:32 |
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You guys are all wrong.
All you do is kick the ground really hard so the world sinks and you just stay put.
After about two seconds gravity readjustes itself and you fall back down.
Be very careful not to do it too many times on one side of the world though or the world may go so far down it will run into the sun.
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Posted: 05-30-2007 00:14 |
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Good guesses but heres the impromptu version
JUST JUMP SLOWLast edited on 05-30-2007 00:14 by ricky121
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Posted: 05-30-2007 21:59 |
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Or you could replace a block in the sidewalk with a little elevator, then misdirect the audience so they look at your face (screaming usually does it) while the elevator rises. Simple and clean.
I do it this way at least..
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