Levitating Magician: Strange, Historical Phenomenon is an Illusion

Dynamo the magician's 'got a strange magic,'-or well, at least he did.

Unfortunately, mystic fans around the country got a dose of reality when they realized that this Londoners tricks were no more than (tear) an illusion.

According to a Facebook page, Dynamo's "arm" was actually a steel prosthetic that fastened to a bus he was often seen flying next to. From there, a harness lifted Dynamo into position, according to the site, with his hand tucked inside.

"His fingers don't move in the clip and there are no people around when he hovers up and down the bus," the news organization states. "In fact, at second glance the arm attached to the bus looks pretty phony."

Even if Dynamo can't actually levitate, where and more importantly, when did this strange phenomenon occur back in history?

Legend tells us that the ability to "float or "levitate" has been recognized throughout the ages by many cultural groups, whether it be African tribal leaders or world famous magicians, including David Blaine and Copperfield.

In fact, many religious groups have incorporated levitation into their historical background. Take for example Christian and Islamic believes, where stories of levitation can be seen in the bible and other traditional texts. Other religions as well, including Buddhism and Hinduism also reference this magical act.

Today, you might have heard of levitation as a "street magic" or voodoo reference, known for its spiritualistic attributes. And, if you do catch one of your favorite magicians on television or in person defying gravity, it's probably just a trick. At least, we think (wink.)