Learn how to levitate a person
About human levitation
Reports of paranormal human levitation have been reported down the ages. In most cases, the phenomenon is associated with Christian saints, Yoga practitioners, witchcraft, Spiritualist mediums, ‘demonic possession’, and poltergeist cases. Among the most famous examples are:
- St Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582), reported to have levitated when in states of mystical trance.
- St Joseph of Cupertino (1603–1663), said to have levitated during religious services.
- Daniel Dunglas Home (1833–1886), Spiritualist medium, reported to have been seen levitating on several occasions, even to the ceiling.
- Sai Baba of Shirdi (d. 1916), Indian Yogi, reported to have levitated during meditation.
- Padre Pio (1887–1968), said to have levitated during Mass and religious ecstasy.
- Enfield Poltergeist Case (1977-1979), in which 11-year old Janet Hodgson is claimed to have been seen levitating
Also, of course, there are many example of the use of magicians’ tricks to present the illusion of human levitation.
An experiment in human levitation
Caution and Disclaimer
When attempting this experiment, sensible precautions should be taken to ensure that the person to be lifted cannot fall or hit anything. Allow plenty of surrounding space.
Do not try this if inebriated. Also none of the participants should have any contraindicative medical condition (e.g., heart or back problems).
Participants attempt this experiment entirely at their own risk. We will not accept any liability for any mishaps that may occur.
Stage 1
- The person to be lifted (choose a fairly heavy person) should sit relaxed but upright on a firm chair. Feet should be on the floor and hands in the lap.
- The four assistants should stand two on each side, one by each shoulder and one by each knee.
- Each assistant should make fists with both hands, then extend the two forefingers and hold them together gently but firmly, edge to edge.
- The two assistants standing by the shoulders place their extended forefingers under the seated person’s left or right armpit. The other two assistants place their forefingers under the seated person’s left or right knee.
- The person to be lifted thinks “down” and imagines himself or herself sinking into the chair.
- In this position the four assistants should try to lift the person. They will find it impossible.
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