Hi,

I am putting together my stage show right now and am looking for a suspension/levitation to add right now. I came across this one and when I saw the price I thought it might be a consideration.

One thing that caught my eye in the description was: "The effect can be done surrounded if you use your assistant." I would plan on using my assistant, so does that actually mean I could have people 360 degrees around me as the illusion goes on???

Also, is this an easy illusion to build for less than $400? Any good sources for plans to build something similar?

Ideas, reviews, anything! will be much of help to me.

Thanks!

Evan

Hey Evan, where do you find this levitation/suspension at?

Opps! I new I forgot something.

I found it at: http://www.tilfordillusions.com/

Do a search for "21st Century Suspension" and it is the second from the top I believe.

Evan

You've GOT to check out Anton Corradin's LOUNGE SUSPENSION!

It's also on Tilford's site.

Stunning!

BEWARE!!! Very deceptive description. Cannot be done surrounded and willnot hold much weight. Has a tendency to bow and the board moves like its attached to something. I ahd one and returned it due to the fact its junk. But that's my opinion. There are people on here that LOVE the illusion. I don't. Do a search for the trick and you will find it being dicussed a few times here.

I have been using this suspension for about 4 years. You can see it in my avatar. This is an entry level suspension. It can't be done surrounded.

As your assistant gets on the board will sag a few inches (and raise up when she gets off). I have found a way to compensate for this. It will hold 120 pounds. The gimmick placement is on the base so you can't pull the support completely off the base. Again, I have found a way to help compensate for this.

I get great reactions to this suspension. Add a little bit of presentation, a fog machine and a Blaney Hoop and it can be very good. If you expect a Blaney suspension for $400 though, you will be disappointed.

Mike

Hi,

Basically, Mike is correct. It really should not be done surrounded.

The manufacturer felt it could be by assistant s arm draped over the gimmick.

I always tell people this when they contact me.

Sincerely,

Douglas Tilford

One other important point about this suspension is that it all comes apart for easy transportation and is not too heavy.

I have the same one and I do not like it . I think about 75 lbs is good ,...any more look out .....wiggle wiggle....wobble. The supports are a type of cardboard and the gimmick is in the wrong spot....cheepola ...I like the MAK flying carpet....more deceptive..........