Fascinations Levitron Omega

by Fascinations

Product Features

• Fascinations designs product to illustrate many magical aspects of our world
• Witness for the first time stable levitation of an object using only an electromagnetic base located below the object
• Your object will levitate even if the base is turned on its side or upside down
• People wont believe that its possible until they see it for themselves
• Objects continuously revolve in space inspiring wonder and amazement

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 3 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00021UJWG
• Item model number: LEV20
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,937 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The LEVITRON OMEGA top floats freely above it's base, operating in the same manner as the original. It's amazing to see as it floats freely in space with no strings attached. Challenging to operate, but suitable for ages 8 and up. Comes with: Floating top, Magnetic OMEGA Base Clear plastic lifter cover Adjustable base leveling legs Assortment of adjustable weights Levitron physics guide and Instructional sheet. Designed to illustrate many magical aspects of our world, Fascinations products will cause you to react with amazement and ask "What makes that work?" or "How is that possible?" By working with engineers, scientists, magicians and most importantly, kids young and old, Fascinations is proud to bring you the best in truly unique toys and gifts.

Product Description

Includes Powerful Neodymium Magnet! -- » See -- it in action (MPG movie) -- The LEVITRON® OMEGATM Anti-Gravity Top is able to levitate in mid-air by harnessing the lifting power produced by two opposing magnets and is stabilized using the gyroscopic effect that is produced by spinning. -- The longer you practice using the Levitron, the longer you will be able to keep the top floating and learn to perform tricks with it. It's getting to that point the separates the serious from the fly-by-nights. It's amazing to see as it floats freely in space with no strings attached. -- The LEVITRON® OMEGATM comes with complete instructions plus a detailed scientific explanation for the science behind it. The Self-Starter aids the top, helping you get it to spin correctly every time. The Perpetuator is a special electronic drive that creates perpetual levitation. -- Challenging to operate, but suitable for ages 8 & up. -- Includes: -- **Floating top -- **Magnetic OMEGA Base -- **Clear plastic lifter cover -- **Adjustable base leveling legs -- **Assortment of adjustable weights -- **Levitron® physics guide -- **Instructional sheet -- Resources: -- » The Physics of Levitron -- » Levitron Top Tip Sheet

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun magnet experiment, January 30, 2010

By 

Jeff Jons - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Fascinations Levitron Omega (Toy)

There were a lot of reviews about the difficulty of getting this product working and I was naturally a little hesitant. Still, I'm very interested in levitation and this seemed like fun so I ordered it. I got the top working just fine in about an hour and played with it that same night until my fingers were sore. In a few days I was able to get the top to spin repeatedly for around 2 minutes without any additional products. I will be purchasing the Levitron Perpetuator next year to keep the top spinning "indefinitely".
The instructions to get the top going were exceptionally clear and concise. My kids love moving their hands around the floating top and also enjoy trying to catch it mid-air.
One recommendation: Set the base up on a carpeted floor. My first few spins sent the top flying around the room and I was afraid of breaking it.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing little toy, December 27, 2004

By 

Lisa Ice "Innovative Thinker" (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fascinations Levitron Omega (Toy)

I received one of these for Christmas. My friend was the first to get it working, but now both of us can do it. It's truly amazing when it DOES work. (And, yes, it is testy!)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A cool toy for my 10 year old., November 27, 2007

By 

John Ericksen "John Ericksen" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fascinations Levitron Omega (Toy)

As promised, there is significant patience required to get this going. But once accomplished, it's a fascinating demonstration of magnetic suspension.
Viewers might find it useful to look up videos on youtube that show how this works.