Abstract: The present invention relates to a blower for the production of a mist or the like (e.g. a smoke, a fog, etc.). The blower comprises a conduit means able to convey liquid carbon dioxide (CO.sub.2) and a support means, said conduit means having an inlet means suitable for introducing liquid CO.sub.2 therewithin and an outlet means able to discharge liquid CO.sub.2 to the atmosphere so as to form a mist or the like, said inlet means being fixed to said support means, characterized in that, said outlet means is rotatably coupled to said inlet means, said outlet means being rotatable about a first axis of rotation.