Neil Foster

Neil Foster was well-known for his floating silver sphere effect. 

 

Jack Gwynne Miracle Of India Levitation

 Various shots of Jack Gwynne presenting his "Miracle of India" levitation illusion.

 

In later years Jack Gwynne invented a scaled down version of this called the "Flying Carpet" , which was marketed by U.F. Grant/MAK Magic -

 

 

Other versions of Gwynne's 'Flying Carpet' illusion have been made other magic manufacturers.  Charles Cassini's was beautifully designed and made -

Jack Gwynne invented or improved many magic effects that are still standards in the world of stage magic today.   Another notable illusion invented by Jack Gwynne was his "Temple of Angee" (aka "Temple of Benares")  -

To learn more about Gwynne and his remarkable life in magic (and his magic creations) try to get a copy of the book Jack Gwynne: The Man, His Mind, and His "Royal Family of Magic"  by David Charvet (http://charvetmagic.com/)  Sadly, the book is out-of-print and difficult to find , but occasionally copies do pop up for sale.