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When was the Fushigi ball invented?
2010
In 2010, Zoom TV, a direct-marketing company, began mass-marketing “the Fushigi Magic Gravity Ball”, an acrylic contact juggling ball with a steel core (used to prevent the focusing of sunlight through a clear acrylic sphere, a fire hazard).
Who created the Fushigi ball?
The brainchild of Zoom TV Products, the 3-inch acrylic Fushigi Ball that appears to float over the body and confuse the senses of on-lookers is becoming the latest craze among people of all ages.
Does the Fushigi ball really work?
Dropping the Fushigi on a hard surface would create scratches and totally wreck the illusion. The Fushigi is really just a reflective metal sphere surrounded by a thick layer of crystal clear acrylic. When you hold the ball, the acrylic gives the appearance you are not making contact with the ball.
What is Fushigi Magic Gravity ball?
Fushigi is a clear ball that appears to defy gravity, and is described as the magic gravity ball. That’s because this is a contact juggling ball, and the illusion is in the hands of the performer. There is no trick or mechanism that makes this ball special. Contact juggling takes time, practice, and patience.
What is a Fushigi ball made of?
The Fushigi is really just a reflective metal sphere surrounded by a thick layer of crystal clear acrylic. When you hold the ball, the acrylic gives the appearance you are not making contact with the ball. But contact is essential. In fact, this art is called contact juggling.
How do anti gravity balls work?
When people put the ball somewhere in the anti-gravity space or move it from one place to another, the cameras track what’s happening and the magnetic coil moves to keep the ball suspended in its new position. They automatically switch to a mode that records what the ball does as long as the person is holding it.
Who did the contact juggling in Labyrinth?
David Bowie
Moschen is particularly known for contact juggling. In the 1986 film Labyrinth the crystal ball manipulations seen to be performed by David Bowie’s character were actually done by Moschen, who stood behind Bowie during filming.
How much does a Fushigi ball weigh?
Product information
Product Dimensions | 7 x 7 x 5 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B00QNR3466 |
Item model number | FUSHI6 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
How do antigravity balls work?
When people put the ball somewhere in the anti-gravity space or move it from one place to another, the cameras track what’s happening and the magnetic coil moves to keep the ball suspended in its new position.
What are Fushigi balls made of?
The Fushigi is really just a reflective metal sphere surrounded by a thick layer of crystal clear acrylic. When you hold the ball, the acrylic gives the appearance you are not making contact with the ball. But contact is essential.
When was contact juggling invented?
Thousands of years ago, during China’s Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), small, metal “medicine balls” were used to help people recover from injuries or improve their dexterity. A person would take two or more balls in each hand, then rotate them in his palms.