I Built a Flying Carpet… Then I Rode It in Public

I built a rideable "flying carpet” illusion for Halloween … then took it around town to see how people would react to it. This video shows the best public reactions to my DIY Flying Carpet, how to build it yourself at home, and the final test to prove it actually works. If you’re trying to make an Aladdin flying carpet for Halloween/cosplay (or just to mess with your friends), here’s exactly how I put it together with basic materials. MATERIALS (what I used): 3/8" plywood 1x 2x4x8 1" expanding foam strip (1" wide) #6 or #8 screws (3/4" and 1-1/4") Saw (circular/table/hand) Drill or Phillips screwdriver Carpet/rug Skateboard 4 small casters (2–3") (Optional) garage door foam / rigid insulation Timestamps: [0:00 - 0:13] Skit [0:14 - 0:35] Public Reactions [0:36 - 2:00] Materials List [2:01 - 4:16] Step 1: Carpet Outline [4:17 - 5:15] Step 2: Cut Out Boarder [5:16 - 6:00] Step 3: Installing the Boarder [6:01 - 6:30] Step 4: Installing the Foam Profile [6:31 - 7:20] Step 5: Installing the Carpet [7:21 - 8:45] Step 6: Centering the Skateboard [8:46 - 9:34] Step 7: Installing Expansion Foam [9:35 -10:55] Step 8: Creating the Wood Blocking [10:56 - 11:32] Step 9: Installing Wood Blocking [11:33 - 11:54] Step 10: Installing the Casters [11:55 - 11:36] Public Reactions [11:37 - 14:04] Outro Connect: Instagram: StedmanXP Facebook: Devin Stedman TikTok: StedmanXP If you enjoyed it, subscribe — I’m always testing some new “why would you do that?” build.