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Lemon Lights

Pass electricity through a lemon slice and it lights up.

Electricity + Lemons = Light. Stick two electrodes in the lemon with something around mains voltage at a couple of amps or more and it starts to sparkle.
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Briefcase Tesla Coil

Briefcase Eye of Sauron using an ionic spinner and a long exposure showing a double ring of sparks.

Tesla coil in a briefcase. This is my latest easily portable mini coil which gives 2-3 inch sparks. These are great fun and are generally safe due to the low power.
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