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That said, Phrack is where I learned things like this (not that I have ever or will use the knowledge):

So it has it's counter culture roots.

Edit: Which I actually just noticed is from 2600 so I guess the point stands?

Ohhh, that's where this came from!

I directed a short film in the late 90s and we used this as an 'event' at a party (minus the floating part). We removed the glass from a light bulb to act as a remote fuse. Acetylene was perfect, as it gives this wonderful 'crack,' much better than the LPG we first tried. It was Tim's idea.

Please do not try this!

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