It is believed to have originated in the 18th century courtesy of an Italian magician named Giovanni Giuseppe Pinetti. Owing to his charismatic personality, he was the first entertainer who was allowed to display his card magic tricks in a theatre much to the delight of the audience.
The illusion is the most powerful trait and skill of every magician which he uses to mesmerise the audience and to watch someone fly is one of the most amazing illusions of magician which he uses to win the heart of his audience.
Every magician try to up the level of his performance and many achieve it by generating the sense of risk in the environment.