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Airborne by Tejinaya Magic

Created by: Tejinaya Magic

Airborne is a visually stunning close-up magic trick where a clear acrylic cup (a Perrier glass replica) appears to float and move effortlessly in the air, defying gravity. This effect creates a strong sense of impossibility for spectators, as the transparency of the cup makes any hidden mechanisms seem even more concealed. It's ideal for walk-around, social, or impromptu performances, offering a quick and powerful visual impact that can serve as a memorable opener or closer. Buyers should note that it requires no extra setup and is designed for ease of use in various performance settings.

Key features

  • Uses a clear acrylic cup to enhance the illusion of floating

  • Self-contained with no additional setup required

  • Ideal for walk-around, social, or impromptu magic

  • Provides a quick and visual effect with strong audience impact

  • Designed for ease of performance and portability

Pros

  • Highly visual and impossible-looking effect

  • Easy to perform with minimal preparation

  • Engages audiences effectively in various settings

Cons

  • May require practice to master the handling for smooth performance

  • Limited to close-up environments due to the size of the prop

Effect

The Airborne trick creates the illusion of a clear acrylic cup floating in mid-air. The cup appears to levitate without any visible means of support. It moves smoothly and can be rotated, enhancing the sense of a genuine magical moment. The clear material of the cup makes the effect seem even more impossible to spectators.

Full details

Airborne is a self-contained routine that uses a specially designed clear acrylic cup. The cup is a replica of a Perrier glass. The method is clever and allows for immediate performance with minimal preparation. The trick is designed for close-up settings where the visual nature of the effect can be fully appreciated. It does not require any external gimmicks or complex reset procedures between performances.

Who should consider the trick

This trick suits magicians who perform in close-up or social situations. It is ideal for those who want a strong visual piece that can be performed with little setup. Magicians who appreciate clean and modern-looking props will find the acrylic cup appealing. It works well as a standalone effect or as part of a larger routine.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The method for Airborne is straightforward to learn. Most magicians will be able to perform it after a short practice session. The handling is natural and does not require advanced sleight of hand skills. The focus is on presentation rather than difficult moves. Craig Petty noted that the effect is "ready-to-perform," indicating that the learning curve is manageable for performers of various skill levels.

What magicians say

Craig Petty and his son Ryland were impressed with Airborne. They described it as having "visual beauty and apparent impossibility." Craig highlighted the advantage of the clear cup, stating it "enhances the illusion by making any hidden mechanisms seem even more impossible to the spectator." The reviewers focused on the strong audience impact, noting that the effect plays very well in performance due to its clean and modern visual presentation.

What people are saying about Airborne

magic-tv says...

The reviewers were wowed by the visual beauty and apparent impossibility of this floating cup routine. They highlighted its use of a clear acrylic cup, which enhances the illusion by making any hidden mechanisms seem even more impossible to the spectator.

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