Mind-bending Optical Illusion Suspends This Historical Building In Mid-Air

On his latest project, Alex Chinneck, a British artist, has created what looks like a floating building. The project is titled "Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder".  A section of the convent Garden Market Building (which is 184 year old) looks like it�s been cut horizontally and is levitating at more than 10 feet over its detached half. 
Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder
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The stunning optical illusion appears to make the building hover in mid air. A section of the building looks like it has broken free from the foundation and is floating high above those who visit the site. The architecture, a complicated technical wizardry piece, took 3 months to create. Alex used heavy counterweight that was strong enough to support the top section of the building.
Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder
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Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder
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Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder
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Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder
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Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder
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Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder
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Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder
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Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder
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If you still have doubts on how this incredible optical illusion was created, check out this video. 

Take My Lightning But Don�t Steal My Thunder is currently being displayed at the Convent Garden�s Piazza until October 24th.
[Source: www.alexchinneck.com]
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