Beer can floating on air trick
This trick is easy and very convincing, where a beer can appears to float in
mid air .
Effect: A soda / beer can can be seen to be stuck in mid air whilst
the performer eerily moves his hand from the bottom to the top of the beer
can to create the illusion that the can is suspended in mid air.
Preparation: None, the use of either a soda or beer can, oh and
slightly greasy fingers may help although not compulsory.
Method: Hold the can in your hand, thumb on one side, fingers on the
other, (towards the bottom of the can), simply release your grip
slightly and the can will start to slide downwards. When doing this, the
hand needs to be gradually but slowly moving upwards, if the timing is right
it will create quite a nice illusion that the can is suspended in mid air,
the upward movement of the hand needs to be exactly the same as the
downwards movement of the can.
Comments: This is a very simple trick. It is all in the timing,
therefore it is worthwhile spending some time at home practising. The result
should be a very visual trick which will have your onlookers dumbfounded and
maybe they will even pay out a drink for you .

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