LOL on the VdG issues! Know only too well and why I am attacking that issue a number of ways: a very large VdG (posted) and two approaches to a high voltage multiplier (VM; one system I have posted images the other still in the works and will be posting some aspects.)
A few words of advice on the VM: use a high frequency supply if possible; 60 Hz isn't easy to do (but the diodes sure are cheap.) While I have achieved over 40 kV using a NST (7.5 kV) and intend to top out a good bit higher, that system is rather large - certainly inexpensive but very large and will require oil. Lots of stages is not the best approach; of course, with a high freq. power supply one can get away with more stages. Also, flybacks require high freq. to drive them. They can give you both more voltage and power for the buck.
Best of luck and really look forward to your progress and results!
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