Stranger Things superfans go out of their way with an extravagant Halloween exhibit, including a FLOATING Max… leaving viewers puzzled as to how the ‘Floating’ child stays awake
A few Stranger Things superfans who make horror props have gone all out to decorate their house for Halloween this year.
Dave and Aubrey Appel, who live in the Chicago suburbs, spent what they estimate 1,500 hours dressing their home in Stranger Things decor.
But the most shocking depiction is “Floating Max” – a floating depiction of Sadie Sink’s character that has viewers scratching their heads as she stays aloft.
Wow: A bunch of Stranger Things superfans who make horror props decorated their house for Halloween this year
Sadie appears in the Netflix show as a kid named Max Mayfield who begins to take off in one episode while being tormented by a demon.
The Appels recreated the moment above their front yard with no strings visible and posted a video of it on TikTok, which garnered over 14 million views.
People who’ve viewed the Floating Max exhibit both online and in person have been amazed by the mystery of how Dave and Aubrey pulled off the trick.
Dave told Good Morning America that he’s keeping quiet about the secret behind “Floating Max” so as not to spoil it for kids who come to see it with their parents.
Behind the magic: Dave and Aubrey Appel, who live in the Chicago suburbs, spent what they estimate 1,500 hours dressing their home in Stranger Things decor
Mystery: But the most shocking depiction is “Floating Max” – a floating depiction of Sadie Sink’s character that has viewers scratching their heads as she stays aloft
Horror: Sadie appears in the Netflix show as a kid named Max Mayfield, who in one episode begins to take off from the ground while being tormented by a demon
“Until Halloween is a little more season I don’t want kids to come and see how we’re doing. I want them to say, “Wow!” he said.
“I want someone’s parents to point their kid and say, ‘Look, Max is swimming in her front yard!'” And that kid says, ‘Holy cow!’ I don’t want the mother to say, “That’s what they did,” he explained. “There’s magic in front of their eyes, adults have no explanation and you don’t get that very often anymore.”
Floating Max bears a marked resemblance to the Appels’ infant daughter Brooke, much to the confusion of her neighbors.
Oops: The Appels got into trouble with a neighbor who complained that the crowd came to see the Stranger Things house
Dave and Aubrey had to reassure people that they wouldn’t dangle their daughter for their show.
However, they still have issues with a neighbor who complained about the crowds that came to see the Stranger Things house.
In response to the objection, Dave and Aubrey announced earlier this week that they were removing the display.
Close election: In response to the appeal, Dave and Aubrey announced earlier this week that they would be removing the display
However, local officials have since given them permission to reopen the exhibition, which they will do from this Saturday.
“The conversation looked like I had fans at City Hall,” Dave told ABC7 Chicago. ‘It was very much, ‘We love what you do. Thank you for helping the community and doing something good for the community.’
Sergeant Dwayne English of the Joliet Police Department said: “I would encourage the public when traveling there to be mindful of where they park and ensure they park legally and also to respect the property of others. ‘