59 Levitating Marvels
From Gravity-Defying Wine Bottles to Personal UFOs:
Meghan Young — Nov 21, 2009 — Art & Design
Sometimes people wish there was more magic in the world, enough to escape reality once in a while and forget worrying about problems and daily stresses. By creating these levitating marvels, designers are bringing some much needed magic into our worlds, even if there is a logical explanation or it’s simply an optical illusion.
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Floating Rings
Getting Playful and Creative With Jewelry is Cheaper than Diamond Bling
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Kickass Cars of the Future
Fighter Jet Supercars, Open Source Eco Cars and Shark-Shaped Hovercraft
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The Hover Bike
Who Needs a Motorbike?
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Levitation Furniture
Hoverit Floating Lounger
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Floating Staircases
Stairs are the Crown Jewel at 5th Ave. Tommy Hilfiger Store
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Magnetic Floating Bed
Sleep on a Cloud
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Flighty Floatography
Angus Rowe Macpherson's Storytelling is a Soaring Feat
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Mid Air Projectors
Heliodisplay M3 Floats HDTV in the Air
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Floating Signs
Sky Clutter Advertisements That Have No Visible Means of Support
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A Light That Floats
LED Floating Lamp
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Hoverboard Scooter
Airboard
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Levitating Scooters
Fly High With This Awesome Hover-Mobile
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Personal UFOs
Moller M200G Hovercraft to Begin Production
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Levitating Loungers
The 'Personal Rockin' Computer' is a Luxe Relaxing Workstation
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Flying Hovercrafts
Rudy Heeman Builds World's First Airborne Boat
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Levitating Magnet Automobiles
The Nissan 400C Floats Like a Cloud (or a Hovercraft)
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Fake Book as a Shelf
Your Books Floating on the Wall
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Floating Sofas
The ‘Cloud' Uses Magnets To Let You Enjoy Weightless Lounging
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Magic-Show Secrets
Criss Angel Divulges Levitation Secrets
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Floating Logos
Look Ma, No Stands
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Fluttua
Optical Illusion Floating Bed
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Floating Vinyl
The 'Void' Plays Vintage-Style Records in Mid Air
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Floating Archaeological Architecture
The Sky Disk Artifact Gives the Nebra Ark Its Inspiration
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Floating Lamp Puts Levitation in New Light
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Fancy Floatographs
Jan von Holleben Creates Classy Illusions of Floating for 'The Snowbed'
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Gravity-Defying Editorials
'Geometry of Mind' for Pastaiga Magazine is Stellar
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DIY Levitating Water Machine
Gravity-Defying Office Installations
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Floating Models
Sophie Vlaming Sprawls for 'When Darkness Falls' in Elle UK
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Floating Globe
The World Without Gravity
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Floating Fixtures
Still Life Photographer Dan Tobin Smith Turns Ordinary into Extraordinary
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Floating Billboards
12 Hot Air Balloon Ads
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Hovering Furniture
Star Wars Armchair
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Stylish Levitation
Lover's Romantic Autumn Collection Shows of Glam Gams
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Gravity Defying Dynamic Art
BMW Kinetic Installation
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Giant Floating Flower Beds
The Hanging Gardens of Paddington For Hotel Indigo's Launch
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Levitating Porcelain Women
Curious Ceramic Art by Jacqui Chanarin
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Robotic Floating Cameras
The 'Wagabond' Camera Takes Pictures All by Itself
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Levitating Lamps
Kristin Birna Bjarnadottir Designs Artistic 'Illuminant' Lamp
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Floating Pavilions
Water Surrounds the Shanghai Expo 2010 French Pavilion
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Personal Hovercrafts
The Air Board is like Skateboarding, But on Air
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Gravity Defying Wine Bottles
The Chain Stand
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Levitating Bicycles
Remote-Controlled Wall Mounted Bike Locks Discourage Thieves
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Floating Lighting Fixtures
The Fiat Lux Lamp Levitates the Ball Below
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Illusionary Floating Chairs
The Fade-Out Chair by Nendo Plays Tricks on Our Eyes
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Floating Identities
Sandra Chui Huynh Leaves Her Mark With Colorful Balloons
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Levitating Blanket Stills
Bomber Bomber Searches for Art Through Strategically-Placed People
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Floating Food Servers
The Airy Cocktail is Perfect for Your Next Dinner Party
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Functional Magic Wands
The Fly Stick Van de Graaff Levitation Wand
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Levitating Coffee Makers
‘Espresso' by Phil Rose Inspires Retro Nostalgia
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Light-Up Floating Pod Pen
Customizable Logo-Lites
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Floating Face Fashion
Perri Alley Shirts Ad Includes Life-Size Heads With Purchase
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Floating Box Photography
Sergey Parshakov's Geometric ‘Aaaagrh! Angles' Collection
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Gravity-Defying Furniture
The Hover Collection by Kirstoffer Kjaer
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Mystifying Magnets
Stelanova Levitating Globe Fascinates Young and Old
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Water Levitation
Flying Car Gets Lift from Fire Hoses
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Floating Cutlery
Making Dish Duty Less Disgusting
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Floating Cups
Keep It Neat With The 'Cupple' Interlocking Cup and Saucer Set
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Floating Faces
Vlad Nanca Makes Terrifying Black Terrorist Balloons
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Floating Music Pods
Sega Spa Music Box is a Colourful Way to Enjoy Tunes in the Tub
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Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
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Beverage-Inspired Charms
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Metallic Optical Illusion Suitcases
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Flask Phone Cases
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Artistic Architectural Timepieces
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Gesture Control Smart Desks
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Surrealist Phone Cases
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Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks
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Spoof Wine Merchants
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Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
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Comic Strip Milk Bottles
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Magsafe Phone Stand Concepts
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Emotional Support Water Bottles
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Floral Champagne Pop-Ups
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Whimsical Pop-Up Cognac Bars
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Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
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Ready-to-Drink Clarified Cocktails
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Display-Equipped Vacuum Systems
The BLEND I Vacuum Cleaner by Wootae Kim is Eye-Catching
Partially Filled Wine Bottles
Tomorrow's Vintage Shows the Need to Protect Wine-Growing Regions
Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas
Vinayan Ravikumar Designs the Origami-Like Bloombrella
Magnetic Spirit Filters
The PouraVida PAZ Filter Enhances the Flavor of Wine and Spirits
Fantastical Crystal Slippers
Swarovski Recreated Cinderella's Glass Slippers for Disney's 100th
AR Monster Wines
19 Crimes & Universal Monsters Created Limited-Edition Halloween Wines
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Magnetic Water Bottle Sleeves
The MagSleeve Enhances Convenience and Reliability of Water Bottles
Limited-Edition Glass Water Bottles
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Interactive AI Sommeliers
Chronic Cellars' Mascot Answers Wine Questions in Augmented Reality
AI-Generated Whiskey Packaging
The Glenlivet's The Twelve Elements Collection Celebrates 200 Years
Biblical-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
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Three-People Wine Bottle Prototypes
19 Crimes's Throuple Bottle of Wine is for Valentine's Day
Imaginative Buildable Magazines
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Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Recyclable PET Wine Packaging
The ALPLA PET Wine Bottle Helps Cut Carbon Emissions
AR Glow-in-the-Dark Wines
19 Crimes and Universal Products & Experiences Debuted a Halloween Wine
Glass Surfaced Furniture Series
Alain Gilles Designs the Illusion Collection for Glass Variations
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Gauzak Design Studio Creates the Luisa Collection of Light
Painterly AI Sommeliers
Moët Hennessy Wine Estates' Divine Provides Expert Wine Suggestions
Luxury Limited-Edition Tequila Bottles
Volcan De Mi Tierra and Formula 1 Release a New Bottle
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Metallic Whisky Bottle Cases
Philippe Starck Designs the L'Evolution Collection with Mortlach
Celebratory Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Le Fizz by Ghia Sweetens Special and Everyday Moments
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Bat-Shaped Wine Openers
OTOTO Boasts an Ultra Playful Two-in-One Wine and Beer Opener
Mini Fantasy Collectibles
The Miniverse Make It Mini Potions is Curated for Harry Potter Fans
Combination Modular Bottles
The Berry Bottle is an All-in-One Modular Bottle for Any Adventure
Artistic Wine Opener Designs
Maison Forest & Audiard Introduces a Wine Opener Crafted in Bronze
Astrology-Inspired Wines
Sun Moon Rising Blends the Art of Astrology with Winemaking
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Comic Franchise-Inspired Gin Bottles
Aviation American Gin Joins Deadpool & Wolverine on a Bottle
Champagne-Inspired Whisky Bottles
Fireball Dragnum is a 1.75L Bottle with a Reusable Cork
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators
The 'Flying Lamp' Has a Wavy, Contoured Construction
Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
Coca-Cola's Marvel Universe Packaging Boasts Immersive Features
Hand-Blown Glassware Collections
Glasvin's Collections are Luxurious and Exquisite
Uplifting AR Wine Labels
C. Mondavi & Family's Aviana Collection Shares an Interactive Experience
Special-Edition Sci-Fi Tinctures
Apothékary Created a Star Wars Wine Down Collector’s Box
Interactive Mixed-Reality Films
What If...?: An Immersive Story is an Apple Vision Pro Exclusive
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
L-Shaped Stacked Shelving
The LOFT Shelf for GOODS Can be Assembled at Various Heights
Themed Whiskey Decanters
Kollea Debuts Exclusive Casino and Sci-Fi Collections
Luxe Car-Inspired Bottle Designs
The Macallan and Bentley Motors Creates the Macallan Horizon
Mutant Superhero Gin Bottles
Aviation American Gin Launches Exclusive Wolverine Gin Bottle
All-Natural Color-Changing Spirts
Unicorn Distillery Makes Transformative Vodka & Tequila
Augmented Reality Wine Bottles
DeBortoli's AR Sinister Wine Enhances the Consumer Experience
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Miniature Wine Glasses
This 3D-Printed Wine Glass Is Thinner Than a Human Hair
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Wine-Preserving Wands
The Ullo Uno Wine Purifying Wands Remove Sulfites While Bringing Out Flavors
Transparent Vinyl Player Concepts
Vadzim Sadouski Designs a Clear Music Design Concept
Lightweight Eco Wine Bottles
FitVine Aluminum Bottles Support Active, Wellness-Minded Drinkers
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Terrazzo Side Table Concepts
Stuart Cole Designs the Simplistic Balance Side Table Concepts
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
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Sophisticated Drinking Vessels
The b, halfmoon Eau Carafe is Elegantly Curved for Comfort
On-the-Go Wine Accessories
Out of the Woods Presents the Ultimate Wine Bundle
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences
Alejandro Vazquez Designs the Levitar House on a Mountain
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Levitating Firefighting Robots
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Sulfites-Eliminating Portable Wine Accessories
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Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces
Raskh Designs the Leverage Watch with a Bottle Opener
Planetary-Inspired Glassware Capsules
Pentagon Design Creates the Spherical Mars Collection
Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers
Leemok Studio Designs the SImplistic Dancing Opener
Redesigned Sparkling Water Collaborations
Perrier's Bottle Design Was Updated for Its Anniversary
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
Mini Alcohol-Removed Wines
FRE's Single-Serve Alcohol-Removed Wines Come in 187ml Bottles
Imaginative Cocktail Menus
Dean & Nancy on 22's World of Dreams Menu Evokes Wonder & Exploration
Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres
Nic Brundson Designs the (This is) Air Project in Melbourne
Ultra-Elegant Glassware Designs
Stefanie Hering Recently Expanded Its Domain Glass Series
Portable Boxed Wines
Alileo's Award-Winning Wines Now Come in a "Wine Juice Box" Size
Non-Alcoholic Spritzers
Weekday Vibes Uses Dealcoholized Wine as a Base for Its Beverages
Art-Covered Sparkling Wines
DESIDERIO N°1 Limited Edition Art Bottles Come in Six Styles
Festive Light Painting Techniques
NASA Astronauts Creates Captivating Light Paintings
Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables
The 'Liquid Table' Has a Hand-Hammered Design
Levitating Dynamic Ring Lamps
Inovaxion Designs the Levitos Ring Lamp with Various Functions
Convenient Insulated Bottle Bags
Out of the Woods Boasts the Insulated Wine & Spirits Valet
Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts
Riley MacKay Designs the Sustainable Metal Stool Concept
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Flying Saucer-Inspired Turntable Concepts
Oscar Olsson Designs the Disco Volante Concept
Intricate Glass Whisky Sculptures
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Liquid Droplet DIY Watches
Armin Bindzus Designs the Dynamic Electronic Droplet Watch
Aurora Lights-Inspired Glassware
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Whimsical Magic-Themed Parks
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Portable Metallic Flat Bottles
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Bright Artful Cabinet Collections
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Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars
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Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
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Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Curvaceous Floating Illusion Furniture
Fantin Tapped Designers to Create the Wave Collection
Whiskey-Inspired Cocktail Glasses
Awaz Glasses Feature Intricate Illustrations
Quirky Natural Wine Bottles
Thorn & Burrow Wines' Labels are as Unique as the Wine
Zero-Gravity Space Cups
Donald Pettit and Mark Weislogel Design the Zero Gravity Coffee Cup
Outlined Stainless Steel Bottles
Quan Yuan Designs the Cool Line Liquor Bottle Series
Enchanting Folklore-Inspired Hotels
Marcel Wanders Designs the Kimpton BEM Hotel in Budapest
Artful Seaweed-Inspired Bin Magnets
Alixe Ronchi Designs the Magnetic Edition of Vipp's Bins
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