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Making a kid-safe version of a Mad-Scientist's

Jacob's Ladder

I'm planning to build my own soon, and while looking, I found some inspiration videos:

Serious Sparks:

Double Helix Ladder 15,000 volts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AsaGgb5ixo

Ok, how about 200,000 volts?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzy_bPnt1_A

Magic of Microchips and EL Wire:

This one is safe! So, kid friendly even if it is not a real Jacob's Ladder:
http://hackaday.com/2010/12/12/jacobs-ladder-using-el-wire/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChfVt6uml-A

http://www.digitalmisery.com/projects/halloween/el-ladder/

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