The Science Behind Stage Flying and Stage Flying Effects

Kendall teaches the science behind stage flying and various stage flying effects. Stage flying is popular in theatrical shows such as Mary Poppins and Peter Pan. Kendall got to fly on stage with the help of Foy after she performed in Mary Poppins. Watch as she shows the science behind theatrical stage flying and various stage flying effects using a pulley system, kinetic energy and angular momentum.
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[@m_som]

Thank you Kendall for sharing this ^_^

[@ericwood2062]

Well that looks like fun, it's too bad I never got to do that, but I did get to go skydiving, rappelling down a tall building, rappelling down a dark mine, bungee-jumping on sky-coasters, and many times climbed rock climbing walls and sliding on ziplines.

[@KendallTheScientist]

That’s awesome! You’ve done quite a few high thrill experiences!

[@ericwood2062]

@@KendallTheScientist Yes, but what you experienced is something that will never happen to me, at least you were lucky.

[@alenalaw6941]

Watched this to get more comfortable with our musical in the fall- the little mermaid!!

[@KendallTheScientist]

How exciting! I was a fish in The Little Mermaid when I was 7 and Ursula when I was 11! Who are you auditioning for?

[@daisyalice569]

This looks such a fabulous experience!!

[@KendallTheScientist]

Thank you. It was an amazing experience!

[@funsickus]

That looks like very much fun.

[@rydertullymusic]

Love this 🔥🔥🔥

[@KendallTheScientist]

Thank you! It was a LOT of fun!

[@emmanuelocegueda8762]

What’s the machine called that’s used for the flying stunt ?

[@WhatDoIUseForHandle]

With this system, would someone be able to go upside down?

[@chrisk8208]

This is a single-line system, with the performer attached at the back (dorsal fin). It does not allow the performer to go upside down, as the line gets in the way. For tumbles, a harness that attaches to the hips with two lines is needed. The two lines are attached above to a spreader bar, and the spreader bar is attached to the hauling line (the one that makes you go up and down.) To hide the spreader bar from the audience, a high roof is needed, such as found in procenium arch theatres with counterweight fly systems. From an advanced theatrical rigger with over 25 years experience as a theatre technician.

[@Midnight-dg1xz]

Where did you go for it?

[@KendallTheScientist]

It was a class provided by my local university. They had it installed for a production of Mary Poppins.

[@jhsdfjhgjh]

This makes me appreciate the artistry of illusionist Copperfield who used it in his piece 'Flying'.. I remember watching it and being convinced a man can truly fly.. Silly me!! 😊