Magic – Spangenberger
HUSS Magic by 1996 with twelve gondolas
Operator: Spangenberger (Püttlingen)
Magic – Spangenberger is a travelling HUSS Magic ride. According to the specialist ride database Ride-Index, the ride operated by the Spangenberger showman's business from Püttlingen was built in 1996. Its distinctive ride system combines several circular movements with a lifting and lowering motion. This creates a dynamic experience that differs considerably from an ordinary carousel.
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What to expect
- Multi-axis rotation
- High ride with a view
- Light show / LED facade
Highlights & records
Circus-themed gondolas and four moving arms, each with three gondolas.
Four moving arms and twelve gondolas combine rotations with changing heights.
Where Magic – Spangenberger is touring
1 stop
The line links the stops in chronological order; it does not show a travel route.
What a ride on Magic – Spangenberger is like
Magic has four moving arms, each ending in a gondola cross with three passenger gondolas. As the main ride rotates, the gondola groups spin and the arms move up and down. The different movements overlap: sometimes a turn feels particularly fast; at other times, the direction of the forces you feel changes. This makes the ride varied and hard to predict. Each gondola seats four people. According to the technical data, a total of 48 people can ride at the same time.
The ride experience between rotation and height
On a Magic, you experience more than just rotation on one level. The rising and lowering arms constantly change your view of the fairground. The spinning gondolas add to this, creating a different sensation of movement depending on their position. Even from the outside, you can clearly see the gondola crosses following their own paths. The interplay of movements is particularly impressive when the ride is illuminated in the evening. If you enjoy intense spinning, this classic is an interesting alternative to Break Dance and Musik-Express. If you are sensitive to motion, watch the ride programme first.
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General
- Manufacturer
- HUSS (Germany)
- Model
- HUSS Magic
- Year built
- 1996
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 12
- Riders per gondola
- 4
Set-up & transport
- Footprint
- 24 × 24 m
- Power rating
- 180 kW
Operator, year of construction and history
The Spangenberger showman's business operates the HUSS ride built in 1996. Ride-Index records a footprint of about 24 by 24 metres, a power rating of 180 kilowatts and twelve gondolas. This clearly distinguishes it from the Magic operated by the Meyer & Sohn showman's business, which is listed as a separate ride. It should also not be confused with an earlier HUSS Magic ride operated by Spangenberger, built in 1989 and later transferred to other showmen. The current Magic operated by Spangenberger is regularly featured in videos and specialist listings from fairgrounds. Its distinctive circus-themed design and eye-catching gondolas make it easy to recognise.
- Operator
- Spangenberger (Püttlingen)
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Who is Magic – Spangenberger suitable for?
Magic is a high-intensity ride for fans of fast carousel rides. Unlike a children's carousel, it combines several movements that take place at the same time. The operator will announce the specific age and height restrictions on site. The technical data consulted do not list reliable minimum requirements. Ride prices and ride duration may also vary from one event to another. So, before riding, check the notices at the ride and ask the staff if you have any questions.
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