Awesome Fire

Starting and keeping a fire going takes time and effort, not to mention wood. The Flameship creates a convincing illusion of fire without the dangers of a real fire. It uses computer-controlled LEDs illuminating steam vapor to produce its cool-touch flame effect. It offers five flame effect settings, and its body looks like a sculptural work of modern art.

This performer shows off a traditional Middle Eastern dance that incorporates fire. But the dancer isn’t juggling or carrying flames; she’s wearing them along the hemline of her dress, creating a terrifying ring of fire as she spins. We sure hope the upper part of the dress is fireproof. There’s a similar fire dancing tradition in India.

Sushi Ramen likes to do dumb things in pursuit of YouTube views. This time, he wanted to recreate Mario’s fire-throwing abilities in real life. All he needed was a furnace, a crucible filled with 1800ºC molten iron, a fire suit, and a fireproof room to pull off the stunt. The fiery goodness starts around the 12:20 mark. Here’s the Japanese subtitled version.

Fire isn’t the easiest thing to control. But the pyrotechnic experts at ER Productions know a thing or two about bossing around flames. In this short video, they show off a rig they built for UK rock band Bring Me the Horizon that can shoot fire in sequence from its 28 remote-controlled flame heads.

Each year, forest fires have an untold impact on the ecosystem, property, and lives. Original Grain’s limited-edition Forest Fire wristwatches incorporate resin and reclaimed wood that was burnt in forest fires as a reminder of these devastating events. OG will plant a new tree for every watch sold. They also make a Forest Fire dog tag.

From a flaming bubble vortex to manipulating water with sound waves to balancing coins on a strand of thread, Mr. Hacker is here to show us more than 30 simple yet effective tricks and illusions enabled by the power of physics. Kids, don’t try that balloon-swallowing trick at home.

Light fires quickly and consistently with Zippo’s compact butane torch. Its ignition starts reliably while a safety locking mechanism keeps kids out. Its variable output can produce soft yellow to blue flames at temperatures up to 2400ºF.

Belgian filmmaker Gilles Havet sets our screens on fire by capturing an epic stage performance inspired by Norse mythology. The professional fire artists of Pyronix Production portray fire-wielding warriors in a eye-popping nighttime ballet of flame.

Tired of burning your fingers while lighting candles or starting fires? This plasma arc lighter has a flexible gooseneck that lights flames even inside of tall jars or under a pile of kindling. It also works in the wind, and its USB-rechargeable battery provides up to 500 sparks between charges.

This nifty little skateboard accessory attaches to the underside of your skate deck and produces sparks when you pop a wheelie or scrape its tail along the ground. Install multiple plates for extra sparks. Be sure to check out the demo video with skateboarder Jerry Gurney sparking things up in Yuba City.

Watch as a talented craftsperson turns a metal disc into a beautiful work of art by applying heat from a torch. The control it must take to create such a precise pattern is extraordinary. We’re not sure who created this piece, but it looks a lot like the work of Skip and Racheal​ Mathews, who use the technique on copper.

The HeatSaver is a must-have add-on for gas fire pits and fire tables. The concave aluminum disc helps radiate warmth outwards towards you and your guests instead of straight up. It sits on height-adjustable legs, and can even be tilted to help block wind. It comes in 28-inch and 36-inch versions.

This circular fire pit is perfect for people who like their outdoor spaces tidy. The 25″ diameter steel fire pit has an internal airflow system that improves the quality of fires and cuts down on smoke and ash. While it can burn traditional firewoods, it’s especially clean and efficient when used with Tiki’s wood pellet packs.

Evan and Katelyn think ordinary candles are boring, so they got to work making the most ridiculous candle they could come up with. It took a bit of math and a lot of effort, but they figured out how to evenly space 1000 candle wicks inside a metal drum. It looks like a massive tealight, but it does get a bit hotter and brighter.

This simple camping accessory belongs in every backpack. The Tindår combines an aluminum sleeve and a paraffin-infused rope that acts like an extended matchstick. It burns for up to an hour to help get your campfire started and keep it burning. The sleeve can be used to snuff the flame or as a mini-bellows with the wick removed.

Dessert wizard Amaury Guichon is back to show off another incredible, edible creation. After making a batch of delicious-looking raspberry chocolate chip cookies, he fabricated a realistic chocolate fire hydrant that doubles as a cookie jar and has a milk fountain for dipping.

We’ve seen footage of a cigarette lighter sparking up in slow-motion, but this video from RentHighSpeed gets us much closer to the action. The clip also serves as a side-by-side demonstration of the frame rates of four Phantom high-speed cameras shot at the same resolution, with a range from 3,200 fps to 28,000 fps.

A little candlelight can really enhance the mood. But an unattended candle will burn all the way to the bottom. Rescue & Restore shows us a clever 19th-century invention that could be placed atop a burning candle and that automatically cut off its oxygen supply after it had burned for a set amount of time.

What you’re looking at is a tiny fire extinguisher called an E-Bulb. Designed to work in small, enclosed spaces, it can be installed inside electronics to prevent a fire from spreading. It works like a fuse and can stop the flow of electricity as well. The Slow Mo Guys captured footage of the invention at speeds up to 150,000 fps.

The Nomad is a sleek and contemporary propane fire pit that stands out from the crowd. It’s made from welded aluminum and has built-in side handles for carrying. It accepts a standard 20 lb. propane tank and includes lava rock and a weather-resistant cover. Available in Snowdrift, Harbor Blue, Juicy Fruit, or Cannon Grey.

Toilets are designed to take some pretty explosive payloads. But we can say with certainty that they weren’t thinking about what YouTuber HaerteTest came up with. He filled the porcelain bowl with thousands of individual sparklers, then set it ablaze. This is even worse than the last time we ate Taco Bell.

Just Perfect set up a fun competition in which flaming matchsticks race toward a finish line. We’re not sure if the chemicals in different color match heads affect how quickly they burn or if other variables like the patterns and wood cause the lines to burn at different rates. Can you guess which color will win?

Japanese gadget retailer Thanko is crowdfunding this machine that not only produces nature sounds, but simulates a crackling fire using LED lights and aromatic mist. In addition to fire, its soothing sounds include wind, rain, thunder, waves, birds, and insects, which you can mix in any combination using its volume sliders.