Magic carpet

A magic carpet is a carpet that would transport persons who were on it instantaneously or quickly to their destination.

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Carpet - Transport

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The magic carpet of Tangu, also called "Prince Housain's carpet" was a seemingly worthless carpet from Tangu in Persia that acted as a magic carpet. It was featured in Aladdin and 1001 Nights.

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Magic carpet of Tangu - Tangu - Persia - Aladdin - 1001 Nights

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Solomon's carpet was reportedly made of green silk, on which Solomon's throne was placed when traveling. It was large enough for his coterie to stand upon, people on his right, spirits to his left. The wind followed Solomon's commands, and ensured the carpet and its contents would go to the proper destination. The carpet was shielded from the sun by a canopy of birds.

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Solomon's carpet - Solomon - Wind

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Magic carpets have also been seen in modern literature, movies, and video games, and not always in a classic context. For instance, in Super Mario Bros. 2, there is an enemy named Pidgit that rides on a flying carpet.

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Lastly, a growing number of stunts competition racers described a magic carpet being a miraculous bump. It can happen randomly, but a heavy replay handling treatment can make it happen on demand. The car takes a sudden leap and it results in a splendid replay most of time.

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Stunts - Replay handling

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