Found a video. Just take a look at it.Can such an act be replicated with the proper equipment? Given how stable his upper body was and how his pelvis moved, it looks like he's hooked up to some kind of crane or pulley system. Can you guys spot any other clues?Enjoy.
A crane? No need for that kind of machinery. I've seen people doing similar stunts in the park with two ropes tied to a tree. The movement of his feet looks almost identical and I wouldn't be surprised if he were balancing on some sort of wire.
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It's all dark - poor visibility. And you never see him from behind even with a cameraman there. Poor visibility and a controlled viewpoint is standard stage magician stuff.
At least it has more style than the woo types a few years back who were faking levitation in still photographs by bouncing into the air on trampolines and crossing their legs in midair.
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It does seem to be some sort of rope trick, I am sure. The darkness would hide a rope, but I am curious whether a more simple solution presents itself. The fire would ruin people's night vision for one thing. I am certain that the helpers are certainly involved somehow.
The video shows quite well how a supposedly "civilized" man can just as easily fall prey to old tricks.
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The camera crew was in on the hoax. The narrator was either an idiot or was also in on it. As Chewie noted, the 2nd camera man shows absolutely nothing of value. Instead of a useful wide angle shot with no zoom, we get useless shit that shows us nothing in very poor light.
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