Tesla Coil Gladiators: Very Cool Fun

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The discussion centers around the performance group "Lords of Lightning," known for their impressive and flashy displays. Participants express excitement about the group's unique performances, highlighting their visual appeal. There are concerns regarding the safety of such acts, indicating that they may not be suitable for amateurs to attempt. The group has been active since at least 2011, as noted on their Facebook page. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the coolness of the performances while acknowledging potential risks involved.
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davenn said:
very cool fun


Wow! I've never seen such a thing. Very cool indeed.

I was curious how they did that, and whether or not it was dangerous, so I did some googling.



Sounds like it's something amateurs would NOT want to fool around with.

The name of the group is "Lords of Lightning".
Not sure how long they've been around. The https://www.facebook.com/pg/LordsOfLightningUk/about/?ref=page_internal says 2011.
 
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Cool! A very flashy performance.
 
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