Levitating Lantern, Physics & Tensegrity Science Kit for Kid

Build a floating lantern that’s part science demo, part magic trick. This hands-on kit guides kids through balancing tension and gravity to create a lantern that appears to levitate above its stand, then adds simple circuitry so the lantern glows in customizable colors. The project teaches concepts in mechanics and tension, introduces basic electronics with an LED strip, switch, and battery pack, and includes sturdy components and illustrated instructions so builders can perform levitation “tricks” without breaking the illusion. What’s in the box: lantern pieces, arms and base, cords and rubber rings, LED strip with battery pack and switch, foam, spacers, stickers, and a full illustrated booklet — everything needed to build, light, and customize a levitating lantern that demonstrates floating illusions and hands-on engineering.