Falun Gong's own sources and interviews claim that they have magic powers, telekinesis and that aliens introduced modern technology to the world in order to subvert humans.
TIME: In your book [Zhuan Falun] you talk about people levitating off the ground but you say that they should not show other people. Why is that? Li: It is the same principle that Western gods in paradise should not be seen by ordinary mortals because they cannot understand its meaning. TIME: Have you seen human beings levitate off the ground? Li: I have known too many. TIME: Would you use qigong to cure an illness? Li: I can do all of this, but I won't do it. Interview with Li Hongzhi By WILLIAM DOWELL Monday, May 10, 1999 TIME
At the 12-hour demonstration in Beijing last week, a remarkable scene occurred around sunset. A group of devotees stood up in unison, faced the setting sun and started clapping. Do you see it? Do you see it? they cried. Yes I do, I do! A vision had appeared to them above the hazy Beijing skyline. What it was, they wouldn't say. Master Li teaches that devotees, with proper study and practice, can levitate and see the future--a knack that would be useful for China's leaders facing a messianic figure with millions of followers. Master Li's Brave New Age By ANTHONY SPAETH Monday, May 10, 1999
Li writes he can personally heal disease and that his followers can stop speeding cars using the powers of his teachings. Spiritual Society or Evil Cult? Monday, July 02, 2001 TIME