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Citizens Make Own Galaxy Far, Far Away

New York Jedi teaches lightsaber; ‘skill and confidence’ emerge

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(Newser) – One unemployed theater techie is giving Industrial Light & Magic a run for its money, bringing lightsaber skills to a Manhattan dance studio and “high personal ethics” to everyday geeks. New York Jedi braintrust Master Flynn teaches swordplay, along with meditation and yoga techniques, to men bearing replicas of the 20th century’s other iconic weapon, Wired reports.

The customized electronic lightsabers, which retail for as much as $700, appear at the customary pre-session Starbucks run arranged like samurai swords across their owners' backs. After the Master Flynn disciples scare off their laptopping neighbors, one muses on the self-improvement potential of emulating Star Wars characters: “There is no way that's not going to influence who you really are."

Homemade Jedi's spin glowing lightsabres for the benefit of digital photography.
Homemade Jedi's spin glowing lightsabres for the benefit of digital photography.   ((c) timparkinson)
Jedi kids
Jedi kids   ((c) joelf)
For some fans, the mythology and morals of pop culture can be as influential as religion.
For some fans, the mythology and morals of pop culture can be as influential as religion.   ((c) owenmcevans)
A pair of Star Wars fans celebrate the original film's 30th anniversary. For some enthusiasts, fandom has become religion.
A pair of Star Wars fans celebrate the original film's 30th anniversary. For some enthusiasts, fandom has become religion.   (Getty Images)
Self-declared Jedi pose outside the opening of Star Wars: Episode II, Attack of the Clones.
Self-declared Jedi pose outside the opening of Star Wars: Episode II, Attack of the Clones.   (Getty Images)
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