A special effects device for providing an energy sword effect. The device includes two long plastic semi-cylinders, and these two blade body members are rolled perpendicular to their length, which creates compact cylinders of material of small volume that can be provided on a pair of spools in a hilt. To extend the blade, a motor provided in the hilt unrolls the blade body members from the spools. Each blade body member passes through a blade forming guideway that nests the semi-cylindrical blade body members together as they leave the hilt. To retract the blade, the process is reversed. The lighting of the blade is achieved with a flexible strip of light sources. The light source strip is attached to a blade end cap and positioned in the center of the two blade body members such that it is pulled up along with the blade body members during their extension.

Disclosed is an interactive thermographic presentation system and associated methods. The exemplary thermographic presentation system captures residual heat from human touch and/or breath on a surface over time and generates a visual representation of the captured heat pattern. The visual representation may be generated in real time using a visual light projector or stored for subsequent presentation, which may include generating a physical print of the visual representation. In one embodiment the system may be deployed as an art or science exhibit. In general, the system may be deployed in any setting in which individuals gather, including, but not limited to, art galleries, schools, science fairs, trade shows, music venues, dance clubs, restaurants, homes, and public spaces.

A special effects device for providing an energy sword effect. The device includes two long plastic semi-cylinders, and these two blade body members are rolled perpendicular to their length, which creates compact cylinders of material of small volume that can be provided on a pair of spools in a hilt. To extend the blade, a motor provided in the hilt unrolls the blade body members from the spools. Each blade body member passes through a blade forming guideway that nests the semi-cylindrical blade body members together as they leave the hilt. To retract the blade, the process is reversed. The lighting of the blade is achieved with a flexible strip of light sources. The light source strip is attached to a blade end cap and positioned in the center of the two blade body members such that it is pulled up along with the blade body members during their extension.

A juggling module (1) designed to feature one or more cohesive handles (3) fixed to links (6) in the aim of realizing a complex assembly, characterized by at least one fixation system (10-1, 10-2, 10-3) that can be fixed or detachable and allowing specific fastening of the said cohesive handles. The link is composed of one or more segments made of rigid, elastic or flexible materials. The fastening system (10-1, 10-2, 10-3) is constituted with a magnetic and/or auto-adhesive and/or a mechanical system. Alternatively, the fastening system is electrically controlled and the module features various electronic circuits such as a command unit (82), controlling the fastening system but also various secondary functions.

A juggling module (1) designed to feature one or more cohesive handles (3) fixed to links (6) in the aim of realizing a complex assembly, characterized by at least one fixation system (10-1, 10-2, 10-3) that can be fixed or detachable and allowing specific fastening of the said cohesive handles. The link is composed of one or more segments made of rigid, elastic or flexible materials. The fastening system (10-1, 10-2, 10-3) is constituted with a magnetic and/or auto-adhesive and/or a mechanical system. Alternatively, the fastening system is electrically controlled and the module features various electronic circuits such as a command unit (82), controlling the fastening system but also various secondary functions.

The present disclosure provides an inflatable costume. The inflatable costume includes a main body and an elastic inner sleeve. The main body includes a head part and a body part. The head part is provided with a first opening. The elastic inner sleeve is connected to the head part, and is configured to adapt to heads with different sizes. Through the above structure, when a user puts on the inflatable costume, the face of the user can be exposed due to the arrangement of the first opening. Furthermore, as the elastic inner sleeve has elasticity, the elastic inner sleeve can be adjusted according to the size of the head of the user, which avoids the tension that may be caused by a traditional fixed design, so that the inflatable costume is more universal and practical, and the user experience is greatly improved.

A SWIM GOGGLES HEADWEAR AND COSTUME SYSTEM WITH A COSTUME SWIM MASK, HAVING A MASK ELEMENT ATTACHED TO AT LEAST ONE COSTUME ELEMENT, AND AT LEAST ONE INTEGRATED GOGGLES, EYEWEAR, AND/OR LENSES ELEMENT providing under water vision with a water-tight sealing portion or mechanism securing the eyepieces around the eye area of a user during use of the goggles and a material or fabric costume mask element conducive to being worn by a child or adult and to even help in aiding the process of learning to swim.

A wire rope tension grid is a walking surface comprised of interwoven wire rope. The wire rope is supported by a framework of steel angle and tubing. The framework is supported by mounts that are hung from the support beams in the ceiling of a structure, often a performing art center, a television studio, a black box theater, museum dioramas, theme park scenes, live animal pens, or other entertainment venues. These grids are not intended for public usage, but rather are intended for operation staff. New improvements to these grids are listed in this document.

A wire rope tension grid is a walking surface comprised of interwoven wire rope. The wire rope is supported by a framework of steel angle and tubing. The framework is supported by mounts that are hung from the support beams in the ceiling of a structure, often a performing art center, a television studio, a black box theater, museum dioramas, theme park scenes, live animal pens, or other entertainment venues. These grids are not intended for public usage, but rather are intended for operation staff. New improvements to these grids are listed in this document.

The invention is a device used as a prop in dance and performances. In particular fire dancing, light performances and other performances such as belly dancing. The Specification describes the current need for a performance device that allows the user a greater freedom of movement and the ability to rapidly reconfigure the shape and function of the performance device. This device consists of a flat, crescent shaped body with a center area for gripping and two arms with attachments for wicks or lights. The device has holes in the grip area which allow the user to spin the device on a finger or thumb. The device has screw holes and, in some embodiment's, magnets, in the grip area and along the arms that allow the user to attach multiple units together to form difference shapes. Wicks or lights can easily be removed for rapid replacement or reconfiguration of props.