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    Need advice concerning pyrotechnics (UK)

    As a British Pyrotechnician (and trained fire officer/ H&S manager) I believe that I can answer this for you. Basically the rules regarding pyrotechnics are not completely set in stone. You do need to comply with the health and safety act, along with general EU regs about pyro, but there is not...
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    Moving heads move to right on blackout?

    Easiest solution, don't use the blackout button if you are concerned about that. It may take a little bit longer to program, but it will work.And in my experience, the blackout button doesnt usually alter the pan and tilt of lights, it merely removes the intensity
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    Illusion of empty space Chip's cart in BATB

    With this illusion, the key point is the mirror. You need to use a mirror (not mirrored perspex) as the image will become blurry otherwise. It is also ideal that the mirror has to be at a 45 degree angle. Any more or less, the image may be distorted and people will be able to see the mirror. The...
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    Hi There...

    As apparently it is customary to introduce yourself on this forum, my name is Dave (Magic Dave to many people, due to the wonderful work I am doing). I'm currently working in Wales on 4 productions with one about to end. I'm usually a technical manager or sound designer, but recently I've just...
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