The secret behind Michael Jackson's

In order to achieve a 45-degree tilt, the pop king used a special pair of shoes that he registered for patent in 1993.

Technology behind Michael Jackson's "magic" dance

In the video for the 1987 release of Smooth Criminal , pop star Michael Jackson created a new dance style to surprise viewers, in which he leaned over 45 degrees , overcoming the challenge of gravity.

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Cut out of "Smooth Criminal" MV.

Michael Jackson later wanted to reproduce this movement in live performances, so, along with two co-inventors, the pop king developed a special pair of shoes . Accordingly, in the slot of the shoe, there are several hooks that can protrude and attach to the floor when activated. When shoes are fixed, performers can lean forward, of course, this movement also requires muscle strength to achieve the highest efficiency.

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Profile invented Michael Jackson's shoes.

In 1993, Jackson and his colleagues were granted patent rights for the above-mentioned "magic" shoes and it continued to operate smoothly until September 1996, during a show in Moscow, Russia, the hook was Slipping away, Michael Jackson had to change its design later.

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This copyright record was first issued in 1993.

The shoes and its later version were owned by the Hard Rock Cafe in Moscow and it was kept here after Michael Jackson's death. They are auctioned for $ 600,000.