What are pyrotechnics?

PYROTECHNICS create an engaging and exciting atmosphere for audiences around the world.

It is believed that the first use of pyrotechnics was in the second century B.C. in China.

What are pyrotechnics?

Pyrotechnics is the science and craft behind creating explosions, fireworks, smoke, flames, and more in a contained manner.

They are exothermic chemical reactions, which create heat, light, gas, and sound.

Pyrotechnics are often used in the entertainment, mining, and demolition industries.

Pyrotechnicians are professionally trained people who are responsible for the safe handling and functioning of pyrotechnic devices.

The word pyrotechnics is derived from the Greek words pyr and tekhnikos, which mean fire and made by art.

What are the different kinds of pyrotechnics?

Pyrotechnics that are used in the entertainment industry are called proximate pyrotechnics and refer to the audience's distance from the pyrotechnics themselves.

Display pyrotechnics are intended for outdoor use and are meant to be displayed further away from the audience.

They create effects on a much larger scale, such as fireworks, and require highly experienced pyrotechnicians.

Consumer pyrotechnics are available to the general public and are considered less hazardous than display and proximate pyrotechnics.

They include recreational fireworks, distress flares, model rockets, sparkles, and other similar items.

Who uses pyrotechnics in their shows?

Pyrotechnics are often seen at concerts, sports events, and other live shows.

WWE commonly uses pyrotechnics for each wrestler's entrance, as well as throughout the show to create special effects.

Pink Floyd was the first band to use pyrotechnics on a large scale at their concerts.

Gene Simmons, of the band Kiss, has even used pyrotechnics to breathe fire and shoot fireworks from his guitar.

Other bands that have used pyrotechnics include Rammstein, Mötley Crue, Metallica, Def Leppard, and The Who.