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* It’s dark and grainy and difficult to see, but a pal sent me this video of gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar “levitating” someone today, accompanied by saxophone music

This was taken at an event in Pawar’s ward for the new Chicago Magic Lounge.

* Part of the explanation from the Pawar campaign…

Celebrating small business growth, an arts renaissance in his ward, and levitating somebody all at once? That’s a trifecta that’s hard to pass up.

Indeed.

*** UPDATE ***  The Tribune has a better video. Click here.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:10 pm

Comments

  1. If he has a source for magic beans, he may be onto something.

    Comment by My New Handle Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:16 pm

  2. That video makes me want to vote for him.

    Comment by Rocky Rosi Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:17 pm

  3. Maybe he can raise the specter of a progressive budget.

    Or at least saw Rauner in half….

    Comment by Blue Bayou Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:17 pm

  4. We need a little humor about now.

    Comment by walker Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:18 pm

  5. That ain’t no fake, that was real. That’s why they call him Superman.

    Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:19 pm

  6. This is pretty cool, a chance to see someone away from the politics.

    Levity is needed right now.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:20 pm

  7. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. Pawar has my vote till I start seeing some serious magic tricks out of Kennedy, Pritzker, etc. Some serious sorcery is required to fix the mess Illinois is in.

    Comment by BuckinIrish Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:21 pm

  8. - 47th Ward -

    I’m glad you broke the seal… that music…

    Johnny Ola told Rich’s pal about this act.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:21 pm

  9. =Levity is needed right now.=
    Some true magic would help too!

    Comment by Deadbeat Conservative Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:22 pm

  10. Honest to God Willy, as soon as I heard the music it was the first thing that popped into my head.

    “Johnny Ola told me about this place. He brought me here. I didn’t believe him, but seein’ is believin’, huh?…Old man Roth’d never come here, but old Johnny knows these places like the back of his hand.”

    Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:23 pm

  11. Great minds, - 47th Ward -…

    “Hyman Roth… He’s has been dying from the same heart attack for the last twenty years.”

    Thanks for breaking the seal. Glad it wasn’t just me.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:29 pm

  12. The video was so dark. Which guy was Pawar?

    Comment by Chicago Cynic Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:31 pm

  13. My God.. How long has he had this power? Was he born with it, or did it develop as he got older? More questions than answers here.

    This is a game changer.

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:32 pm

  14. Magic?

    If Pawar can make Rauner disappear he’ll have my vote!

    Comment by Chicago 20 Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:40 pm

  15. The Sax sounds good

    Comment by Downstate Dem Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:42 pm

  16. Was this filmed with a toaster?

    Comment by Tollway Tommy Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:42 pm

  17. In league with Lucifer! If he’d hacked some voting machines he’d be in league with Guccifer.

    Comment by Puddintaine Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:45 pm

  18. He does magic and Biss juggles. I think we have our acts for the state fair covered now.

    Comment by Adam Eaton Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 12:45 pm

  19. Typical “Democrat Party” trick, providing support where it isn’t needed, trying some ill adviced intervention between people and forces of nature like gravity, or poverty. You call this magic? Please! Our current governor could magically create $4.6 billion out of thin air, simply by working together on grand bargain. He even has higher resolution videos, and much better costumes. I shouldn’t have to mark this as /s but you never know.

    Comment by AC Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 1:02 pm

  20. magic powers to levitate, but no powers with the camera work!

    Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 1:22 pm

  21. If Pawar has the ability to heal the goose that once laid golden eggs (i.e. the Illinois economy) that was bled white by greedy politicians that would be magic!

    Comment by Hobson's Choice Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 1:55 pm

  22. What’s next? Why of course an interview on nationwide late night radio “Coast to Coast” with George Noory. Where many crackpots end up, but hey it’s free publicity.

    Comment by Steward As Well.... Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 2:00 pm

  23. He’d be #1 in the polls…in Haiti.

    Comment by A guy Wednesday, Jun 7, 17 @ 2:11 pm

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