Flying monk Li Wei defies gravity to take his art to new heights

Source: metro.co.uk

Here's something you don't see every day - a Buddhist monk who appeared to be levitating effortlessly above a fountain was spotted hovering at La Villette in Paris, over the Fontaine of Lyons.

Although, on closer inspection, it's possible to see how he does it, Chinese illusionist Li Wei uses his performance art and photography skills to create unusual snaps. 

These stunning photos were taken this week in the French capital, showing Li being dangled from a crane at dizzying heights while dressed as a monk.

In other snaps he appears to be in just his underwear.

'The first reaction is astonishment. Some people think they are full of a sense of humour. They are curious about how I did this,' revealed Li.

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