How did Jackson and his dancers execute a super-human 45-degree lean? June 27, 2009— -- He was Michael Jackson. He could do anything. So when fans saw him do the impossible on the dance floor ...

In 1986, Chilvers created the trickery that allowed Michael Jackson to lean forward 45 degrees in the music video for "Smooth Criminal." ...

Michael continued to innovate the music video after “Thriller,” with clips like “Smooth Criminal” and “Remember the Time” revolutionizing how artists promoted their music.