The Levitron has been called the best new science toy in a generation, and it is the perfect gift for the person that has everything.

Spin the top - and watch it float! The Levitron spins and surfs on magnetic waves. Pass your hand above, underneath, and around the top. It will continue to spin and float only touching air!

The Levitron floats free in space, supported only by the repelling magnetic force produced by permanent magnets (no batteries required!).

A scientific theorem, that was advanced over a century ago, states that this is impossible - yet this amazing top levitates right before your eyes.

What holds the top up?
The 'antigravity' force that repels the top from the base is magnetism. Both the top and the heavy slab inside the base box are magnetized, but oppositely. It spinning top hangs where this upward repulsion balances the downward force of gravity, that is, at the point of equilibrium where the total force is zero.

Why does it need to spin?
To prevent the top from overturning. As well as providing a force on the top as a whole, the magnetic field of the base gives a torque tending to turn its axis of spin. If the top were not spinning, this magnetic torque would turn it over.

Levitron is challenging to operate, but suitable for ages 8 and up.

Comes with:
1 Floating top
# 1 Magnetic Omega Base
# 1 Assortment of adjustable weights
# 1 Clear plastic lifter cover
# Adjustable leveling legs
# Instructional sheet
# Levitron physics guide
# PLUS a Levitron "Starter" to help get the perfect spin