# Record-Breaking Levitation Nicolas Luisetti and John Paul Olhaberry Surprise Spectators By manzil | Published 2010-09-11 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicolas-luisetti-and-john-paul-olhaberry References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1311038/Hanging-Chilean-illusionists-stage-amazing-LEVITATION-200-minutes.html) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1311038/Hanging-Chilean-illusionists-stage-amazing-LEVITATION-200-minutes.html) Nicolas Luisetti and John Paul Olhaberry, twins from Chile, levitated above the ground for 200 minutes and broke a former [levitation record](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serena-antigravity-humidifier). The duo staged their performance to mark Chile's 200th anniversary, and their feat was broadcast on a big screen to stun the thousands of passersby. The twin brothers are already established [illusionists in Chile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-hotaru), and have performed on numerous [television shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-gaiden-4). **Implications** - The featured video shows the two brothers seemingly floating in the air and holding one hand against a large pole. They hold up Chilean flags as they count down their record in front of a very large crowd. Colorful balloons fly out into the sky in celebration of their accomplishment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarreworld) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Illusionist Performances:** Opportunity for illusionists to push the boundaries of levitation and other visually stunning acts. - **Record-breaking Stunts:** Growing demand for unique and extraordinary feats leading to new record-breaking attempts in various fields. - **Live Event Spectacles:** Increased interest in live events featuring awe-inspiring performances creating opportunities for event organizers and promoters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Innovative illusionist performances and record-breaking stunts have the potential to captivate and mesmerize audiences, driving growth in the entertainment industry. - **Event Planning:** Live event spectacles that showcase extraordinary feats can create new opportunities for event planning companies to design and execute memorable experiences. - **Broadcasting:** Coverage of record-breaking stunts and captivating performances provides broadcasters with compelling content to attract viewers and advertisers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [CNC-Machined Spinning Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limbo.md) - [Space-Inspired Hovering Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen-30.md) - [Record-Breaking Cheese Pulls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-pull.md) - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Optical Illusion Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winben-levitating-air-purifier.md) - [Helicopter-Towed Digital Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-gaiden-4.md) - [Drone-Created Gingerbread Light Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-village-in-the-sky.md)