Levitation with Loops and ITR
A practical guide to animating everyday objects like bills, glasses, and rubber bands using invisible thread loops and reels.
Levitation with Loops and ITR
A practical guide to animating everyday objects like bills, glasses, and rubber bands using invisible thread loops and reels.
5 Lessons
The Old Way
Most people try to create levitation effects by using complicated rigs or bulky equipment that you can't carry around. When you try to perform these tricks, you often end up fumbling with the setup or worrying that the audience will spot the thread. It feels awkward, and you spend more time managing the gimmick than actually performing for your friends.
The Better Approach
This course focuses on using invisible thread loops and ITRs (Invisible Thread Reels) to create magic that feels natural and impromptu. Instead of relying on heavy props, you learn how to use these thin, almost invisible tools to animate objects you already have in your pockets.
The goal here is to make the magic look like it happens in the moment. You鈥檒l learn how to handle the thread so it stays hidden, how to create smooth movements that don't look forced, and most importantly, how to end your routines clean so you can hand the object back to your spectator without them finding a thing.
About the Instructor
Julio Ribera has spent years performing and teaching magic on the street and online. He believes in learning by doing, so his teaching style cuts straight to the point. He focuses on the practical mechanics you need to actually perform these tricks in front of real people, rather than just showing you theory that doesn't work in the real world.
What You'll Learn
- Performing a bill levitation using elastic loops
- Animating a borrowed bill to make it jump and move
- Catching a falling rubber band in mid-air to make it freeze
- Flipping a pair of glasses over using subtle thread work
- Setting up and handling an ITR for smooth, clean levitations
- How to finish your routine completely clean so objects can be examined
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this method better?
This approach uses everyday objects like bills, glasses, and rubber bands. Because these are items people see every day, they don't suspect a gimmick. It makes the magic feel more personal and impossible.
Will this work for me?
If you鈥檝e struggled with thread magic before, it鈥檚 usually because of the handling. This course breaks down the movements into simple, symmetrical actions that help you avoid mistakes and keep the thread invisible.
Do I need a lot of expensive equipment?
No. You only need a few basic supplies like loops or an ITR. Once you have the setup, you can perform these effects anywhere, anytime, with almost anything you find in your pocket.
The Old Way
Most people try to create levitation effects by using complicated rigs or bulky equipment that you can't carry around. When you try to perform these tricks, you often end up fumbling with the setup or worrying that the audience will spot the thread. It feels awkward, and you spend more time managing the gimmick than actually performing for your friends.
The Better Approach
This course focuses on using invisible thread loops and ITRs (Invisible Thread Reels) to create magic that feels natural and impromptu. Instead of relying on heavy props, you learn how to use these thin, almost invisible tools to animate objects you already have in your pockets.
The goal here is to make the magic look like it happens in the moment. You鈥檒l learn how to handle the thread so it stays hidden, how to create smooth movements that don't look forced, and most importantly, how to end your routines clean so you can hand the object back to your spectator without them finding a thing.
About the Instructor
Julio Ribera has spent years performing and teaching magic on the street and online. He believes in learning by doing, so his teaching style cuts straight to the point. He focuses on the practical mechanics you need to actually perform these tricks in front of real people, rather than just showing you theory that doesn't work in the real world.
What You'll Learn
- Performing a bill levitation using elastic loops
- Animating a borrowed bill to make it jump and move
- Catching a falling rubber band in mid-air to make it freeze
- Flipping a pair of glasses over using subtle thread work
- Setting up and handling an ITR for smooth, clean levitations
- How to finish your routine completely clean so objects can be examined
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this method better?
This approach uses everyday objects like bills, glasses, and rubber bands. Because these are items people see every day, they don't suspect a gimmick. It makes the magic feel more personal and impossible.
Will this work for me?
If you鈥檝e struggled with thread magic before, it鈥檚 usually because of the handling. This course breaks down the movements into simple, symmetrical actions that help you avoid mistakes and keep the thread invisible.
Do I need a lot of expensive equipment?
No. You only need a few basic supplies like loops or an ITR. Once you have the setup, you can perform these effects anywhere, anytime, with almost anything you find in your pocket.