In live entertainment, audiences expect powerful, immersive moments. For decades, one of the most iconic special effects has been the CO₂ jet: dramatic white plumes that instantly energize a crowd and transform an atmosphere. However, behind this spectacle lies a significant environmental and logistical cost. Traditional CO₂ jets require the global transport of heavy gas cylinders, involve the handling of high-pressure systems, and release large volumes of CO₂ directly into the air.
As the attractions and entertainment industry becomes more committed to sustainability, this contradiction becomes clear: how can we continue to deliver unforgettable experiences while reducing our environmental footprint?
MAGIC FX has answered this challenge with the ECO2JET, the world’s first professional jet effect that creates the same iconic blast of white smoke—without using any CO₂ gas.
How it Works
The ECO2JET replaces CO₂ with a water-based fluid system and integrates a high-speed turbo fan. This technology reproduces the exact same powerful plumes up to 12 meters high that audiences recognize from traditional CO₂ jets. For spectators, the effect is indistinguishable; for operators and the planet, the impact is revolutionary.
Key Sustainability and Operational Benefits
Zero CO₂ emissions with no gas release, only water-based fluid. Highly efficient, with one 5 L fluid canister equaling the performance of 13 CO₂ cylinders. Operational impact: no heavy cylinders or hazardous cargo transport, safer handling with simplified logistics, and reliable performance even in hot, dry, or sunny outdoor conditions where traditional CO₂ jets need higher humidity. Lower noise at approximately 95 dB compared to 115 dB from conventional CO₂ jets, reducing acoustic stress both on stage and in crowds, while still delivering the same spectacular impact with plumes up to 12 meters high.
Proven Impact (Data ytd)
In the past year alone, the ECO2JET has saved 346,320 CO₂ cylinders, preventing more than 10.3 million liters of CO₂ from being released into the atmosphere. This demonstrates not only the potential of the technology but also its proven large-scale impact across the live entertainment industry.
Applications Across the Industry
The ECO2JET’s versatility makes it applicable to a wide range of live experiences including concerts and festivals, theme and amusement parks, live shows and theaters, corporate events, and sports. With this breadth of application, the ECO2JET can replace conventional CO₂ jets across multiple entertainment formats, multiplying its environmental and operational impact.
Why it Matters
Traditionally, spectacle has come at a price: high energy, high waste, and high emissions. The ECO2JET removes this contradiction by proving that sustainability and showmanship can go hand in hand. Event producers and operators benefit from easier handling, lower safety risks, and reduced costs, while audiences still experience the same thrilling effect. Its adaptability across concerts, festivals, amusement parks, theaters, and live shows demonstrates that sustainable spectacle is not limited to a niche, but can become the new industry standard.
Towards a Sustainable Future
The entertainment and attractions industry has an enormous global reach and influence. By adopting technologies such as the ECO2JET, the sector can set an example of how innovation drives real change. Sustainability does not need to mean compromise or reduced creativity—on the contrary, it can inspire smarter, cleaner, and more efficient solutions that push the industry forward.
With the ECO2JET, MAGIC FX demonstrates that the future of live spectacle is not only about creating unforgettable moments but also about shaping them responsibly. It is a benchmark for what sustainable special effects can and should look like in the years ahead.
