Events - Management

One of the most famous (and terrifying) examples happened during a massive outdoor tech product launch in the early 2000s. The "Invisible" Piano

As the crew moved the piano onto the platform, they realized a catastrophic math error: the weight of the piano, plus the pianist, plus the stage equipment, exceeded the platform’s load capacity. The stage began to visibly sag and groan. If they put the piano in the center, the whole thing would likely collapse into the water mid-performance. Events Management

In events, the audience only sees the "swan" gliding across the water. They don't need to see the "legs" (the managers) paddling like crazy underneath to keep it afloat. One of the most famous (and terrifying) examples