Based on the provided reference, the method described for "walking on water" is an illusion created through a clever setup.
Creating the Illusion of Walking on Water
The reference explains a technique often used by performers, such as magicians, to give the appearance of walking on the surface of water. It is not a method for physically walking on water without support.
The Illusion Setup
According to the reference, the illusion works by using a hidden support structure beneath the water's surface. Specifically:
- A glass surface is placed just above the water.
- This glass is supported by plexiglas tubes.
How the Trick Works
- The support structure (the plexiglas tubes and potentially the glass itself from certain angles) is submerged or obscured, making it difficult for onlookers to see.
- The person (like a magician) walks directly on the supported glass.
- Because the glass and its supports are hidden, it creates the illusion that the person is walking directly on the water below.
The reference explicitly states, "The glass is supported by plexiglas tubes so all the magician. Does is walk on the glass. And it creates the illusion that he's walking on water".
Therefore, the method described in the reference for walking on water is a visual trick relying on hidden supports to create the appearance of defying gravity and surface tension.
