Small Object Levitation
Such a simple trick, but is sure to leave your audience guessing "How'd they do that???".
Don't tell them. :)
Prep Work:
- Prepare a mixture of strong salt water: about 25% water 75% salt.
- Soak a piece of thread in this mixture over night. (might as well soak a few more pieces of thread at the same time).
- Next, hang the thread allowing it to dry completely and straighten.
How the Trick Works:
- After you have your supersaturated thread dried and ready, you can produce the trick.
- Ask to borrow a small light object such as a paperclip, and tie the string around it and permit the paperclip hang from the thread.
- Let the paperclip become still and cease moving. Light the string on fire.
- The thread will burn but the salt crystals will hold the paperclip -- giving the appearance of levitation. All your friends will think you are the shiznit.
Notes: You will probably want to either erosion gloves while performing the trick to save your digits from getting burnt.
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