I was looking for a full on Abbotts Super X Levitation Performance video (I wanted to see it from begining to end with no cuts) and I only came across this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFTozDEtOtA

Can someone confirm that this is in fact the Super X Levitation? Or if someone has a better video for me?

Also, I am researching audience member levitations and trying to find the best one. If any one has a recommendation that would be great! (BTW- I know about the carpet levitation and am looking for something of way higher quality for my show). Although its not my main concern, I would like something that comes with a ATA as I tour. Also something that is MOSTLY angle proof and where the lighting doesn't matter. Just looking for something that will be appealing at my corporate shows (adults) as well as my school shows (children).

Thanks,

John

It looks like it might be an Abbotts Super X. You may also want to take a look at some of Walter Blaneys suspensions.

Yes this is an old Super X----

Super X it is - see it wobble?? If you're looking for convenience, go with the European chair suspension. The disadvantage is that one of the chairs remains in place, so it's not a true "levitation". One of THE BEST is the Ladder Levitation - but it's expensive (10 grand) and heavy to carry around. Lance Burton travels with his quite often. For the middle of the road approach, look at Proline's Aerial Animation. Very nice floating rig for $5500. I have a friend that has one and he is very happy with it.

jim

Thank You for your input guys!

Keep it coming!

John

I have a chair suspension and I found the reactions to be breath taking. I cant wait to get a full blown levitation.

For now, though, Im happy with a chair suspension.

I think you found the next Criss Angel ... very cool stuff.

The Super-X does have a few limitations. It's actually a great prop for promo pics ... nothing says magic like a levitation.

As far as being practical .. nothing beats the Abbott's Chair Suspension. Two chairs, a board and nothing to hide. We use ours in just about every show ..

Steve

Yes this is the older version of super x

Hey Chezaday,

Whats different about it then other models?

I have used an Abbott's Chair suspension back when I did birthday parties. It is a great illusion and the best chair suspension I have ever dealt with. It is very light weight and looks like you are using regular chairs.

John

One of the drawbacks of the Super-X Lev is that you need to set this up ahead of time. It would be very difficult to pull this off in someones house for a birthday party. The angles are tricky and you can't do this close-up.

The Chair Suspension on the other hand is set up right in front of the audience, it's all part of the routine. There are no angle problems and you can do this with the audience within a few feet of the prop.

Hope that helps a little bit .. we can't reveal stuff on here. It is "magic" after all.

Steve

Thanks Steve

I don't do birthdays anymore so that won't be a problem setting it up before hand. Most of my venues are at theaters and stages with curtains so this will probably work out great for me!

John

Heck, I thought I was done with birthday parties .. but guess what, you've got to do it all to survive these days.

I do leave the spandex and leather at home though ..

Steve