Pyrotechnics

Pyrotechnics are composition based special effects devices which when burned produce safe, dependable visual and audible effects on cue.

These Items are engineered with exacting standards to be used in close proximity to audiences and in most cases indoors.  They produce a controllable amount of smoke and no harmful or toxic byproducts of combustion.

These products may be used alone or in groups to produce truly spectacular effects.  Ask us how we can use pyrotechnics to put a little oh and ahh.. into your next show.

The types of effects available include:

  • Gerbs: also know as fountains. Produce a plume of silver or golden sparks.
  • Mines: A colorful spray of rising colored sparks beginning at ground level and traveling skyward.
  • Comets: A single bright rising star, usually silver or colored.
  • Flashpots: A bright flash, a puff of smoke or a small report
  • Concussions: A very loud, sharp report
  • Fireballs/ Mortar Hits:  A rolling orange mushroom shaped ball of fire.
  • Line Rockets: A silver or colored rocket that flies through the air attached to a cable.
  • Whistles: A loud screaming whistle.
  • Airburst: An aerial break of silver or gold sparks, sometimes colored, Simulating outdoor fireworks.
  • Flame Projectors: Brilliant pillars of flame rising from the ground up
  • Waterfalls: Beautiful cascading curtains of silver or golden sparks.

We Proudly carry these products and many more from all of the major manufacturers including:

Le Maitre Special Effects
  Pyropak   RES Specialty Pyrotechnics

  • Airbursts  » Click to zoom ->

    Airbursts

  • Saxsons  » Click to zoom ->

    Saxsons

  • Mines  » Click to zoom ->

    Mines

  • Gerbs attached to a prop  » Click to zoom ->

    Gerbs attached to a prop

  • Waterfall  » Click to zoom ->

    Waterfall

  • Gerb "vanishing"  Effect  » Click to zoom ->

    Gerb "vanishing" Effect


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