Aerial suspension
| Aerial suspension illusion | |
|---|---|
Sheshal performing aerial suspension illusion | |
| Medium | Funfair, circus, theatre |
| Types | Magic (illusion) |
| Originating culture | India and europe |
| Originating era | 1830s |
The aerial suspension, ethereal suspension or broomstick illusion is an illusion in which the performer appears to be suspended in mid-air for some minutes, with either inadequate support or no apparent support of the performer's weight. This trick was first recorded in India and Europe in the early 19th century.