(Pssst…turn the computer screen away from the prying eyes of friends and family when reading this article. You don’t want to give your secrets away, do you?!)

You’ve seen Mr. Blaine rise 4 inches above the ground - now you can too. Just follow these few easy steps and observe the gobble-smacked expressions all around. A little bit of eye-trickery goes a lonnnnnng way...

  1. Stand in front of the person with your back facing away, and your body positioned at about a 45-degree angle to the person's point of view.
  2. Turn so that they can see your left foot and heel, and the back of your right heel.
  3. Use your hidden right toes to slowly push yourself up a few inches, keeping your heels together.
  4. Remember to keep the heel of the foot closest to the person level with the ground, to provide a sense of level levitation.
  5. Hold the position for 2 or 3 seconds, then let yourself down quickly, avoiding sudden moves or shudders.