43 Captivating Illusions and Stunts - Warming Up for David Blaine's Dive of Death (CLUSTER)

Illusionists Stunts - David Blaine's 'Dive Of Death' Over Central Park (VIDEO)

Illusionist David Blaine has started his latest “trick” which involves him hanging upside down, without a safety net, 50 feet above New York’’s Central Park. His aim is to do this for 60 hours. It is… [More]

10 Optical Illusion Wall Decals (GALLERY)

Whatever your furniture and decor situation at home is, trompe l’oeil furniture stickers could be used in nearly every room. Trompe l'oeil is French for 'trick of the eye,' and these stickers are such… [More]

Perfect Angle Photography - Mighty Optical Illusions (VIDEO)

Mighty Optical Illusions has a great collection of photos which were taken at the right moment for unexpected results. Some of the highlights include perfect moments when the man with the cell phone passes… [More]

Optical Illusion Decor - Felice Varini's 3D Rooms (VIDEO)

Swiss artist, Felice Varini does not digitally manipulate pictures. What he is incredibly good at is painting walls, ceilings and floors such that optical illusions form when viewed at certain angles.… [More]

Magic-Show Secrets - Criss Angel Divulges Levitation Secrets (VIDEO)

Most magicians are taught never to divulge their secrets, but Criss Angel of "Mindfreak" fame has done just that in this levitation video. Criss Angel originally breaks down the levitation illusion step… [More]

10 Photoshop Shadow Illusions (GALLERY)

I love the power of Photoshop; it makes even improbable events look real, like these Photoshop illusions that play with shadow. It’s amazing how a simple concept like a shadow can evoke feelings and self-image,… [More]

Unreflective Magnifying Mirrors - Danny Rozen's Magic Wooden Mirror (VIDEO)

Get ready to see yourself in a whole new light thanks to Danny Rozen’s amazing wooden mirror. Rozen’s mirror is made up of no glass, just tiny squares of wood. Carefully constructed, the pieces of wood… [More]

Extreme Photo Stunts - Peformance Artist Li Wie (GALLERY)

Li Wei loves the odd, witnessed by his latest body of work showing him in a variety of impossible situations. Born in 1970 in Hubei, China, he now lives and works in Beijing. He is a performance artist… [More]

Extreme Adverstunts - Redbull Flugtag: Does Redbull Really Give You Wings? (VIDEO)

What is it about Redbull and their crazy promotions? Have you heard about Flugtag (pronounced floog-tag)? It's the latest promotion from those crazy kids at the Redbull company who seem to always come… [More]

Extreme Fashion Stunts - Sela "Together Forever" Commercial (VIDEO)

Leave it to the Russians to deliver my favorite clothing ad of 2008 so far. Granted, the models in the new Sela commercial are without clothes most of the time. They are either getting dressed, or their… [More]

Trick Photography - Not Photoshopped (GALLERY)

Photoshop is an amazing tool. If you know how to use it, you can make anything look real. There also amazing things you can do without using Photoshop. I just found this blog post called “Not Photoshopped”… [More]

Body Paint Illusions - Emma-Jane Cammack Camouflage Art (GALLERY)

The body paint art of UK-based freelancer Emma-Jane Cammack is extraordinary. The artist extends her creative boundaries into illusionary artwork where the human body melds into the main picture. The subject… [More]

UFO Crash Publicity Stunts - The Potters Field Mystery (VIDEO)

This is an image and video from from activity I saw taking place at Potter’s Fields Park, in London by Tower Bridge (UK) today. What is it? We just don’t know what yet and Trend Hunter is always… [More]

Silly Photography Tricks - Upside Down Faces (GALLERY)

It's amazing what people can come up with if given a lot of free time and a dash of creativity. The Internet never seizes to come up with those 'so stupid but utterly fun' concepts. These upside down… [More]

Optical Illusion Tic-Tac-Toe - The XO Game (GALLERY)

Created by the Peleg Design studio, "XO" is a new game that adds a twist to the classic game of tic-tac-toe. The game is composed of half-parts which are intact with their reflections. It's a simple idea… [More]

Stupid Viral Video Tricks II - Guys Fill Jeans with Helium for Levi’s (VIDEO)

Levi’s is at it again with their viral videos/promos. First, it was the “Guys backflipping into Jeans” video that fooled the blogosphere into thinking it was a random viral YouTube stunt video. Then,… [More]

Fake Speed Bumps - Philadelphia Using Psychadelic 3d Tricks to Slow You Down

Philadelphia is now using fake speed bumps to slow you down. The city is testing out the tactic at approximately 100 intersections. The belief is that the high tech 3d decals will freak you out...… [More]

3D Illusion Chalk Drawings II - The Work of Kurt Wenner (GALLERY)

Kurt Wenner, born in Ann Arbor, Michigan is a master chalk artist who originally worked for NASA. At NASA, we worked as an advanced scientific space illustrator. But then, Wenner moved to Italy where… [More]

Suspended Bed Billboards - Crowne Plaza Publicity Stunt (VIDEO)

What better way to show people that the ANA Crowne Plaza hotel’s beds provide you with a good night sleep than by suspending a whole bed on the side of a tall building and then getting someone to sleep… [More]

Skydiving Graffiti - Honda Publicity Stunt (VIDEO)

19 skydivers spelled out the word Honda in three minutes and 20 seconds for the first live TV promo for Honda in the UK, inspired by the car manufacturer’s new advertising strap line, “Difficult is worth… [More]

Daredevil Soccer Stunts - Cesc Fàbregas for Nike T90 (VIDEO)

This humorous Nike commercial features Cesc Fàbregas, star of the British soccer team Arsenal F.C., and features him doing daredevil stunts to promote the Nike T90 shoes. Fitted with a special flame retardant… [More]

10 Optical Illusions in 2 Minutes - Samsung Soul Commercial (VIDEO)

This is Samsung's latest commercial created to promote the Samsung Soul phone, titled "10 Optical Illusions in 2 Minutes". Despite its title, there are no digital imaging tricks used. Each is performed… [More]

Stupid Viral People Tricks - Dude Backflips Into Pants (VIDEO)

What is people's fascination with watching other people do stupid things? This video shows guys trying to jump and land in their pants, specifically, they're trying to do back flips and then land with… [More]

Optical Illusion Curtains - Swarovski VEIL Has Hidden Mona Lisa

VEIL is a shimmering curtain comprised of 1440 1440 Swarovski crystals. It was created by Paul Cocksedge for the Swarovski Crystal Palace in Milan. The four meter high curtain appears to transforms when… [More]

Magic Mirrors - Carole Mirror Gives You Advice

Ever stood in front of your mirror and asked it a question, hoping it might reply? Well if you had this design by Robert Stadler, your mirror actually could answer back to you! The Carole Mirror displays… [More]

Extreme Stunt YouTube Ads - Kobe Bryant Jumps Over Aston Martin for Nike (VIDEO)

Los Angeles Lakers superstar shooting guard Kobe Bryant did a YouTube ad for Nike where, in an act of macho bravado, he jumps over an Aston Martin car coming straight at him at 50 miles per hour. Nicely… [More]

Optical Illusion Ads - Touch Someone with a Letter

This warming image comes from The Australian Postal Service. The text in the background of the image appears to be wrapping around the hugging couple. It says, "If you really want to touch someone, send… [More]

Illusionads - Koleston Hair Colours Lips

Koleston's ads always merit a second look; they're so creative, and they're also award-winning. At first glance, this photo looks like an image of a very full pair of cherry red lips. The ad is for Koleston… [More]

Geek Chic Illusion Drapes - ASCII Computer Code Curtains (GALLERY)

Does anybody remember ASCII code and games that used characters from the old computer code? Old fuddy-duddys do. Designer Nieke Sybrandy pays homage to the early game designers, but does it in a very… [More]

Magical Glass Concept - Mac Funamizu Tablet Tells You About What You See (GALLERY)

I instantly fell in love with this concept. Imagine having a magical glass with you that you can use to obtain information about anything you see. The thin ultra-connected tablet device by… [More]

Magic Mirror Shows You 30 Years from Now - Persuasive Mirror (GALLERY)

If you continued to live your life the way you do right now, how would you look in three decades? The Persuasive Mirror tracks everything you do, then takes your actions into account when assessing your… [More]

Optical Illusion Photos - Perfect Angle Photography (GALLERY)

This incredible gallery shows a collection of "20 Photographs Taken at the Exact Right Angle," causing distorted illusions for entertainment value. "They say timing is everything, but some photographs… [More]

Optical Illusion Wallpaper - Warped Wall Coverings (GALLERY)

This warped wallpaper might make you feel a bit delusional, even if you haven’t indulged in any recreational mind expanders. It was created by Tom Hanke, a German artist who custom prints the papers… [More]

Magic Mirror - Wand Manipulates Your Reflection

Optic mirror on the wall, with a magic wand to scrawl! Artist Will Gurley designed this ingenious Magic Mirror that's fun for kids and grown ups. Using a magic wand, you can manipulate the optics of the… [More]

Optical Illusion Furniture II - B&B;Italia Moon by Zaha Hadid (VIDEO)

A few weeks ago Trend Hunter featured a sofa that appeared to change shape depending on your angle. Now Zaha Hadid has designed this moon sofa for positioning in the center of a room. Its continuous shape… [More]

Optical Illusion Furniture - No. 8 Huit Sofa

Is eight your lucky number? Then we've found the perfect sofa for you! The Huit Sofa is designed by French designer Emmanuel Laffon and is shaped like the number 8. However, what you see from the curve… [More]

Magazine Illusions - You As Art (GALLERY)

Here's a great gallery of images of people posing with magazines -- they actually look like part of the ad campaigns. Very clever, very fun, so easy to do! Your magazines could be your ticket to kissing… [More]

Magic Moving Images - Animated Optical Illusions Book Soars to #5 in Japan (VIDEO)

Magic Moving Images is an intriguing little book that seems to be taking off Amazon's Japan chart. It might not keep your attention for hours, but it would make a unique gift and is probably worth the… [More]

Lighting Stripes & Magic Tape - Elshine SRL's Glowing Tape (GALLERY)

Ideal for night clubs, bars or advertising, lighting stripes and magic tape will draw attention to you and your event. The glowing tape is made by Elshine SRL who describes, "Lighting Stripes & Magic… [More]

3D Illusion Chalk Drawings (GALLERY)

Julian Beever is a chalk artist in the U.K. who specializes in three dimensional optical illusions. They are fantastic and very cool works of art. I had to do a double-take on some of his work as it was… [More]

Fluttua - Optical Illusion Floating Bed (GALLERY)

Ever wondered what it would be like to float on a cload? Sure sounds like a nice way to sleep. Fluttua is an innovative bed design with no legs visible so it appears to be floating. It's actually very… [More]

The Illusion Table - A Table Wonder Woman Would Be Proud Of

This is another piece from the &David;Store that I thought was amazing and fun. This is called, aptly, The Illusion Table. This piece, of course, would be the perfect piece for Wonder Woman seeing as she… [More]

Magic Mirror - Internet Connected Mirror Helps Pick Your Outfit

Icon Nicholson a designer revealed a Magic Mirror concept that lets you capture pictures of every clothes you fit with its integrated camera, to help you find the right outfit that suits you. You can also… [More]

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