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The story of the Balafire bulb begins with Bob Kyp, the visionary behind Kyp-Go Incorporated. Founded in the Chicago area in 1950, Kyp took it upon himself to preserve the charm of antique carbon filament bulbs, creating reproductions that harkened back to an earlier age of illumination. However, it was in 1964 that Kyp ventured into the territory of novelty lighting with his Gas Glo bulb, which aimed to simulate a realistic flame effect, perfect for those yearning for vintage aesthetics in modern electric fixtures.