Levitron Platinum Pro

Levitron Platinum Plus takes an old classic and puts such a modern twist on it that you can’t quite believe it until you see it for yourself. As the name would suggest Levitron is a spinning top that levitates. This is no easy task to conquer as there are some serious scientific theories involved that have kept physicists puzzled for years but in true Crazyaboutgadgets style we’ll ‘try’ to explain.By using two powerful opposing magnets (One permanently fixed in the base and one inside the top) the spinning top is capable of levitating for minutes at a time and because it’s spinning the gyroscopic effects hold the top directly over the opposing magnet. The heavy magnetised base has three easily adjustable legs to ensure that its level before you start your levitation. There are loads of complicated equations and theories to waffle on about, but in short if your top isn’t spinning at the correct speed and the base isn’t level it won’t be able to levitate. Ok so that’s the tricky bit over with, but we’re still hearing you ask “how do you start the top spinning”. Well the answer to that question really couldn’t be easier. You can either use the starter handle (not included) or if you think you’re up to the challenge you can give it a quick twist with your fingers then by lifting the plate under the top it will miraculously start to float in mid air.Once levitating, Levitron Platinum plus is so cool as it allows you to pass things over around or under the top as it carries on levitating with absolutely no effect on the levitation. Anti gravity at its best? We think you’ll agree.