Defying Gravity - magic trick

Hmm, it's the "magic" carpet isn't it?

 

I'll tell you what defies gravity --- inflation. No matter what else is true, prices always seem to go up.

 

Pay attention to his ass. You can see his butt is square.

 

Perhaps, but why do you mention it? Do square butts serve an aerodynamic purpose? Not being sarcastic, I'm asking seriously. After all, the chassis of an automobile or an airplane contributes to speed and smooth passage.

 

The stick have a plate attached where he sits on it. At least that's what I was told.