See the final recording of the show and then we will reveal how the trick is really done and explain every detail of it:. So, Dynamo wants us to believe that the photos with the wires were just another trick, and were planned in advance —by him!
Should we believe him? We probably should. While there is a tiny possibility that he was actually caught red-handed and then planned this story afterwards, this theory seems improbable.
Obviously, this trick couldn't work with the wires, since he levitated above the building and nothing could hold the wires there. So how did he levitate above the Shard?
As usually with magic tricks, the answer is — he didn't. Take a look at the video again. Do we ever really see Dynamo levitating above the Shard? No, we only see Dynamo when he is still below the top of the Shard, where he could still be carried by wires. The series of seven photos make the subject appear to perform a series of fantastic feats - but in fact each of the shots just plays with perspective and perception to create a clever illusion.
The images were specially created by Dynamo using just a smartphone and include floating above the London skyline using an umbrella, shrinking oneself to the size of a pint glass and jumping over crowds of people on a push bike. Using a mixture of 'forced perspective' techniques, a handful of simple, easily-made props and a camera phone, Dynamo says anyone can have a go and create their own mind-boggling shots. He said: 'I have always been fascinated by the fact that a simple twist on perspective can completely affect our perception of an image.
The magician built his name on the celebrity circuit, astounding famous names with his tricks. He once even prompted Prince Charles to cover his face in alarm as the illusionist appeared to dislocate his little finger. Other impressive tricks have included turning Austrian snow into diamonds, bringing cardboard butterflies to life and even transforming lottery tickets into banknotes on live television.
In Dynamo made waves, almost literally, by 'walking' across the River Thames in an impressive stunt to launch his TV series. In he was awarded the highest honour available in the world of magic - Associate Membership of the secret inner sanctum of the Magic Circle.
The Everyday Illusions pictures were designed by the illusionist to showcase the camera of the new Samsung Galaxy S7 which launches on Friday this week. Dynamo appears to tower over a London traffic scene. But to do it they created a miniaturised London road with some props to create a forced perspective illusion that makes you look twice. The magician described it as one of his favourite shots as it gives the impression of him being a giant monster 'about to cause chaos'.
Dynamo appears to tower over a London traffic scene - but he just used small props to create the image. The photographer creates a forced perspective illusion that makes you look twice - like this giant Dynamo. This illusion uses a simple chair prop.
The seat of the chair is actually a separate component which is put further back in the shot. When lined up it makes whoever is sitting on it look tiny when compared to Dynamo, in this instance, who is much closer to the camera. While it looks like Dynamo is sharing a drink with a tiny lady, the second seat is actually a separate component.
It is placed further back in the shot which when lined up makes whoever is sitting on it - Dynamo - look tiny. Dynamo said: 'I wanted to try a really cool shot using water, and just by flipping the orientation of the image, I was able to create this incredible image of me walking out of a wall of water. For the illusion the team submerged a giant mirror into a swimming pool which enabled the magician to pull off the trick.
Dressed in a suit and holding an umbrella, the final image is spectacular and very confusing on the eye. Preparation: Dynamo had a team of helpers to create this shot which shows him walking through water.
Action shot: Both Dynamo and the photographer - using a smartphone - lay on their sides to create the image. The finished product: This illusion, when on its side, appears to show Dynamo walking out of a wall of water.
This is a special harness that supports him enough to enable the lifting by only his foot to work. The lifting device is portable and battery powered. It sits on the steps. All the people around of course hide the device. Let's take away those people and see it in action. The magician is an exceptionally light person but even so support is needed to stop the lift from toppling over. Ideally it would be screwed all bolted to the steps. This was probably not allowed so several of the people surrounding the lift would have to stand on protruding section to provide the stability.
The magician never rises above the crowd thus hiding the machine. However, at one point for a couple of seconds, you can clearly see his whole body including his feet apparently suspended in mid-air. How was this done.
Well, note that the only time this happened, there was a person wearing a solid white shirt in the background where the magicians foot and lifting attachment is. One of the crowd places a white cloth over the attachment making It invisible to the camera. How to cure a hangover: Bone broth, cocktails and definitely NOT a They say magicians should never give away their secrets The paper aeroplane really adds to the shot casting shadows and confusing the orientation.
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