There’s nothing like sharing a hobby with your kids. Some enjoy fishing or playing golf together; others devote their shared time to cooking or horseback riding. But not Scott Smith. His all-in-the-family passion is pyrotechnics.
Podiatrist by day. Pyrotechnician by night. Ellery has what it takes to get your feet moving and your heart pumping from his combustible creations of electrifying beauty.
Industry legend Tim Jameson shot this year’s final pyromusical which, according to our Sky Wars experts, is like “giving the ball to the immortal Michael Jordan to close out the game.”
We kick off each Sky Wars show with a 21 Gun Salute, dedicated to active and past military members and first responders, and our National Anthem. Both are prepared by members of the Missouri Pyrotechnics Association (MOpyro).
About the Blind Pyro Competition at Sky Wars: A high-adrenaline race to the finish line and an exclusive treat for the pyro community, Sky Wars organizers host what we call a ‘Blind Pyro’ competition on the Friday night before Saturday’s public display each year. This unique competition is a lot like the popular culinary show “Chopped” – competitors (pyro teams of up to 5 members) are each given a mystery pile of 1.4g fireworks and 4 hours to create a display. Each teams’ display is then presented that evening to backstage pyro pass holders. Though this event is not open to the public, the videos can be enjoyed courtesy of Firecat8.