These physical subtleties make the levitation seem more amazing: The performer provides a reason for the audience's position: a warning he may fall and require them to catch him.The performer emphasizes the fact that there are no gimmicks (wires, etc.) used, and encourages that the area and the performer's clothing be examined.The performer acts as if performing the levitation is difficult and physically straining.The performer pretends to put a good deal of care in choosing a place to perform the levitation.The spectators are informed ahead of time the performer intends to levitate.These psychological subtleties increase the probability that spectators will believe the illusion: Like many magic effects, this illusion relies mostly on subtle misdirection and acting on the part of the performer. Although variations have been made to improve the illusion of genuine levitation, they are generally harder to perform, and some require gimmicks or setups that make them less practical than the Balducci levitation. The Balducci levitation requires no preparation of any kind, and so it can be performed impromptu – anytime, anywhere. Other methods of levitation allow for greater heights, longer durations, and better viewing angles (see definition of angles from List of conjuring terms) for performance however, most of these methods can only be performed on a stage because they require special equipment or setups (such as wires). The performer's feet return to the ground, and the effect is complete. The effect generally does not last for more than five seconds.

The performer appears to levitate a few inches above the ground. The performer stands at an angle facing away from the spectators.

Valducci magic trick