Levitation
Levitation is the alleged paranormal/mystical phenomenon of a person rising in the air without physical support. Attributed in Catholic hagiography to several saints, notably St. Joseph of Cupertino (1603-1663, "flying friar"), St. Teresa of Ávila. Reported also in Hindu Yoga (siddhi) and Tibetan Buddhist tradition (lung-gom-pa).
Scientific status
No demonstrated case under controlled scientific conditions. Stage illusionists (David Copperfield) simulate levitation with magician\'s tricks.