The Levitron - a spin stabilized floating magnetic top

The Levitron - made by Fascinations, Seattle,WA 98148 U.S. Patent # 5,404,062 This wood base Levitron was sold by The Nature Company. Newer versions have a plastic base.

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Spin stabilized magnetic levitation (UCLA)
Fascinations
Levitron.com (Fascinations)
Homemade Levitron photos

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