How to REALLY LEVITATE - LIKE MAGIC!

[@WilliamKKidd]

My dad walked in while i was doing this.. I had alot of explaining to do..

[@Logonmac]

I've been into magic for more than 10 years, and although I know a lot of different methods to levitate an object, this is by far the best and most legitimate. Yes, there's a bit of set up beforehand, but it's worth it. You may fail a few, or tons of times at the beginning, like I did, but eventually you can master it. So far I've achieved to hold it for 3 seconds about 2cm apart each side. I'm working my way up to about 5 seconds 5cm apart each side. Thumb up, fellow magicians, so people can really learn this. Peace.

[@MrCrunchySunrize]

can u make the static charge with some thing els besides straws?

[@q23gf8902h3g4j]

you're a wizard harry

[@chicochamberlin858]

I honestly freaked everyone In my family out, thanks man that's real science

[@2712adi]

one hundred dollar bill. No wonder your name is Rich.

[@danfelbm]

just a tip for everyone.. its all about the static on your hands, and there are more methods to achieve it, rubbing your hands against a carpet, balloons, there's the "school desk" method; just be careful not to touch metal or make contact with materials / objects that could release the energy before its used on small objects...

[@RichFerguson]

I wonder how many people tried this to friends before trying it on their own!? Gotta practice/test tricks before heading out in public!!

[@TwinkleBird13]

Going to macdonalds to get some straws

[@xNELVKALEN]

WHAT!? Thank you so much! Finally a levetation trick that doesnt require any loops!

[@EFXOfficial]

Is there some sort of ratio that can determine how long your hands stay charged i.e amount of rubbing/object = So many seconds/minutes of charged hands?

[@RandomFunAndStuff]

How can i put 2 straws in my mouth and rub em unnoticed during a performance? :/

[@RichFerguson]

Once you figure out this trick, share it with friends and watch them figure it out! No spoilers on other magic methods here for other tricks and videos please;) This is for entertainment! See you soon with tons of new magic and pranks!

[@SOLONOSTlCO]

I like this guy because he uses science stuff

[@herman8rrr]

McDonald's here i come !

[@rafaelmarquez7759]

How do you have enough time to do that as on your pranking tsa officers video

[@bullsquid42]

So this really isn't a trick at all... I mean you are actually levitating a dollar between your hands. I didn't expect that

[@Superfalcongirly]

FINALLY! A magician who doesn't use string to do this! Your amazing!

[@leatherpunk]

Hilarious! Rich, as a former magician I tip my hat to you, sir.

[@GabrielGodoyWho_I_am]

It was amazing, I tried and it worked! The only thing that stressed me out was the ripping the top part of the straw wrapping... ... Is there anything else I can use than a straw?

[@yergui87]

This is more than simple magic. You're a genius.

[@BigBoyBumbo]

He makes it look so easy!

[@gameboyzadvanced1165]

Well um.. I did this and I embarrassed myself Probably should have tried this on my own Yea... To sum it up im not allowed in the library anymore

[@Elk0990]

Shit, just touched myself now the charge is gone ;(

[@MikeyDavis]

It makes sense. I do this trick all the time at the laundromat in the winter time. You don't need the 2 straws at all in the laundry. It only works in dry weather in the winter. I walk up to anyone taking their clothes out the drier and ask them if they want to see a trick. They ALWAYS say yes, I ask them for a dollar which they always have, and I take their clothes out the drier and throw it in the cart as fast as possible. That builds the charge, so then I palm the bill and let go super quick!

[@terranova8451]

this is NO magic, this is the power of SCIENCE >:D

[@RichFerguson]

If you can not do it, get your friends to do it.

[@jackpfoto]

is it possible to do this with anything other than straws? specifically because my straws dont have the paper

[@ajestalilla6143]

No magic.. just pure science..

[@OsceolaLongBeard]

you made those straws very happy

[@musicbydanderson]

that you so much Rick, for sharing this with us! :)

[@jedidiahgambito8330]

The negative causes repelling and possitive causes attraction but positive and negative is equal to stick together by charge and when positive and posive go to each other they go away so thats how it worked thanks!

[@MennoY0uTube]

It took some time mastering this, but people love it when you perform this for them. Any ideas on how to hide the charging process from your audience so people think it's really magic in stead of simple physics?

[@Andr3wco7]

How to REALLY LEVITATE - LIKE MAGIC!

[@marz1714]

This video proofs that science is so cooL

[@almondbutta77]

I just did it and it worked wow I am still shocked

[@Little_Goatt]

that is by far the coolest trick you've made!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@coolzak31]

Wow... that is incredible!

[@43jaygee]

I love it but the real mystery is who was the person who came up with this and how?

[@jennastanisor6425]

this deserves 1,000,000 views!

[@Claudiomarsantos]

Fantastic idea !!! Congratulations...!!! I think we will be improve using a hight tension generato like the inset killers for to charge the hands ... If works i will post the results here ... It's difficult to see some new like this. Thanks a lot !!!

[@retsamekop10]

I'm gonna do this trick in restaurants to freak people out! XD

[@funnyzakk]

This actually worked, holy crap, AWESOME!

[@eddie6807]

Thank you you are a life saver do you known how long I, v been trying to levitate an object

[@matthewtiernan1752]

Could you use this on a playing card aswell?

[@kendallknight8167]

Nope nope nope nope nope it worked..... Grabbing bible

[@samhardy9411]

Is it possible to do it with a playing card

[@basduthoit3132]

how long dus the power stays in your hands

[@johnharper9569]

great instructional video and a wonderful demonstration of magic!

[@JunKyoung]

Wow. I just love it when magic utilizes basic physics concept to perform illusions. Great video!

[@ameenmookhith7340]

Another way to make static charge is by clapping rapidly for a minute and wave your hands (don't touch anything ) and you will get static charge

[@AetasAaM]

It worked! Science, yo! Earnshaw's theorem!

[@leszkoholiday7752]

I wonder about a device that would "charge" hands in fast and discrete way i.e. by touching your sleeve

[@BrothermanDeservedforFree]

Nice trick there. Thanks for sharing

[@nomada9042]

man you are best magic man on youtube

[@peanutfanclub]

U ARE THE BEST MAGIC TEACHER EVER!

[@eoin483]

wow i did it and it really worked

[@MarkLucasProductions]

I assume you're actually pure evil incarnate right?

[@TiciTotyTony]

I did this......I'm now a wizard.....yay :)

[@SpeedstarKen]

i love doing this to my friends! thx man!

[@MGlthrboy]

oh. so your basically pulling the bill two different ways and since it cant go one way or the other, the + and - forces pull at the same time making it stay in air.

[@natekearney4129]

ive got a rod that atracks people!

[@sunghlee7878]

anyone who did it uploads the video. and then i believe it. it is impossible really.

[@tragicskate1302]

It actually worked for me if any1s wondering if it works or not. it does take practice to levitate the bill, but just try levitating the lit paper wit straw 1st ull see it works then just try the bill w ur hands

[@jmmpty]

Great revelation thanks man

[@aslynngrimes2865]

If i cant levitate easily does it mean im not good at it or i need way more time. Also how long did it take for you to levitate and what can help me levitate better?

[@КостяКириленко-к7я]

a pity that I'm not American. I do not understand what to do please tell me

[@jeromendiola]

What if I don't have that Straw cover? What will be the best replacement?

[@josephsanon3570]

Haha that is so awesome I am now subscribed

[@patrickp992]

Dude that was super cool!

[@babybear4592]

this actually worked this Rich Ferguson

[@GoostavaRS]

That's awesome. I have to try this out.

[@t.rdixon6869]

What happens when you touch the table? Does the static electricity leave from your hands to the table?

[@stonespahich6831]

Awesome, I'll have to try that out

[@sahilpatel3210]

this is freaking awsome..thanks

[@KCRAFTification]

Finally something not from other videos like camera edits that we buy some useless stuff but this is amazing real and mostly amazing and I have 1 comment to say: welp! School is gonna be interesting tomorrow bro!!!!

[@Newzealandbro21]

Gotta love this dude thanks man !!

[@TheJarnail01]

Coolest Magic Trick EVER!

[@TheCarioka2010]

Sorry, but i'm ain't sharing this video with my friends, i want them to think that i have telekinesis! Btw, this is one of the most useful video i've seen on youtube, goodjob!

[@BALMO23]

Thats awesome thanks for the upload

[@luissuncar420]

THIS IS NOT MAGIC THIS IS SCIENCE

[@usagichan5402]

OMG! So cool!

[@SeanBissell]

Got it to work :) This video is genius because you *can* show your friends :)

[@polska441]

i love this channel

[@Thekaboozle285]

Amazing!!! Thank you!!

[@marcusong3303]

Must it be papper that wrapped the straw?

[@dollyhord3727]

COOL!! I GOT A STRAW!! BEST VIDEO IVE EVER WATCHED!!!

[@tonywilliams1241]

One word,AWESOME!!!!!

[@franses]

Great! Time to master it!

[@soumitrochoudhury1766]

Any way to build up that charge without using straws??.use something else maybe?

[@gpsandeverythingelse3474]

Crazy...just crazy man...but I believe it.

[@amari343]

Can't wait to preform this

[@KeleMen125]

hahaha I can already see people trying this and failing :D great work Rich :D

[@klarckable]

thanks cool trick my friend tought it was real magic

[@devonmiles4706]

The force is strong with you my friend :)

[@jakepaskett4648]

If you slide the paper longer will it last longer

[@xITAL1ANxB3ASTx]

It's like having magnets pushing away from each other but in your hands

[@PavelAndreevich]

very nice!

[@the4cemagic]

Nice tutorial simple quick but effective!

[@camilo.antonio]

Wasn´t there a harder way to charge your hands, Rich? Cause this one is too easy, I, at any time have a limitless supply of paper-envolved straws to try the trick as many times as I need to, to master it.