Haunted swing

A swing apparently upside-down in the air
The same image inverted, showing that it is only the scenery that has rotated
Perspective of riders (left) and the actual swing position (right)

A haunted swing, also known as diabolic swing or witches' swing, is an amusement ride giving visitors the illusion they are turning upside down by rotating the outer room independently from the platform they are seated on.[1] While the first installations date back to the late 19th century, modern, larger-scale implementations are still being manufactured by several manufacturers, as Madhouse (by Vekoma) or Mystery Swing (by Mack Rides).

  1. ^ US Patent 508227A, A. Lake, "Illusion apparatus", issued 1893-11-07