Draw in an audience by announcing that you will perform the Levitation magic illusion. This illusion is popular among street magicians who convince shoppers, professionals and families that levitation is possible.
Walk around the staging area for the Levitation magic illusion to find the right spot. This step requires some acting on your part, since the illusion can be performed on any flat surface.
Learn the Kings Rising version of the Levitation magic illusion to increase the level of difficulty. Ellusionist offers a DVD showing magicians how to line up perpendicular to the audience and perform the illusion effectively (see Resources below).
Align your body at a 135-degree angle from the audience's line of sight to perform the Balducci version. This style of Levitation obscures one foot from the audience. Magicians like David Blaine have videos on TerryEvanswood.com and other websites demonstrating advanced levels of this illusion (see Resources below).
Make contact with the ground using the toes on your obscured foot. Stretch your toes, feet and lower legs out prior to performing this illusion to ensure that your body weight can be sustained during the trick.
Maintain your position up to five seconds while spectators marvel at successful levitation. Keep your body from shaking and shifting to avoid suspicion that your far foot is supporting your weight.
Bend your knees and elbows as you finish the Levitation magic illusion. This subtle positioning of your body for a landing helps complete the illusion that you were suspended in air.
Pretend that you are disoriented and weakened by your act of levitation. Develop symptoms like dizziness, exhaustion and thirst as you perform this illusion in front of different audiences.
Purchase a comprehensive levitation device if you plan on performing this illusion in a theater. Multi-Purpose Levitation has vertical, horizontal and other levitation devices available through its website (see Resources below).