The floating yogis

Easily the most celebrated street performers of Prague, the levitating monks have managed to successfully pull off one of the most bewildering illusions of our times. They are no David Copperfields or Harry Houdinis and despite that fact, their floating acts have seemed to defy the laws of physics and amaze people. Dressed as Indian Yogis who are known to have the powers of levitation, their act, if experts are to be believed, is nothing short of a dupe. With strategically placed steel plates and rods, they have fooled people for what could possibly be years and the pretend meditative pose only adds to the theatrics.
Bemused bystanders look on. Some try and catch the attention of these yogis while others try to decrypt the science behind the trick. Some lie flat on the ground to see if something is holding these performers from beneath while the others try and wave their hands several times to grab a rather invisible solid surface. In one instance, a yogi refused to shake hands with one of the bystanders, thus unintentionally dropping a massive hint that the rod that they hold on to is vital for their act. Nonetheless, the money keeps pouring in despite the presence of a plethora of conspiracy theorists. And it can be safely concluded that irrespective of the mystery, these ‘performers’ have certainly added to the lively and unique atmosphere of Prague’s Old Town.