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Gold, Gold, Gold
Metallics are key. Add golden touches to displays with these effects.
The sale is for 25% off Gold pricing (which is available to anyone regardless of current price tier). It includes all PyroLamas equipment, from individual angles to arch kits.
Here’s the sale price list:
What’s the big deal about PyroLamas, you ask? This equipment is designed to create custom and very specific angles for single shot items, such as comets and mines.
Here’s a video showing how to use PyroLamas with ’76 Pro Line single shot items:
Pyros hungry for hands-on opportunities prowl the manufacturing building. “Whomps” go off intermittently in the distance. Cakes and salutes fill the silence between 5pm and 1am. If you’re experiencing any of these, you’ve likely found yourself at the Pyrotechnics Guild International’s annual convention.
August 10-16, 2019 marked the PGI’s 50th annual “Golden Anniversary” convention, which took place in Gillette, a dry and windy city in northeastern Wyoming located just an hour away from the Devils Tower monument. PGI attendees from all over the nation (and beyond) nearly doubled Gillette’s regular population of 31,000 for this one special week dedicated to the manufacturing, artistry, and safe usage of pyrotechnics.
We at Spirit of ’76 (the wholesaler behind the ’76 Pro Line product line) attended PGI as a vendor and trade show participant.
As a floater tasked with gathering coverage of the event, I was fortunate to experience and document many incredible pyro projects that I could not have seen anywhere else.
UNLIMITED CLASS C DISPLAYS COMPETITION
On Tuesday the 13th, I and a couple other ’76ers lended a hand to Kevin Adams and his wife Jessie, who were setting up Kevin’s show submission for the Unlimited Class C Displays that would be shot and judged that evening.
This was the first year Kevin’s display placed first in its category – watch the video below for his discussion of the show followed by his full display in 4K beginning at 1:40.
THE SUPERNUKE
Thursday the 15th saw at least a couple exciting pyro endeavors. I wandered out to the salute line where I had the opportunity to light an 8-pound ground salute (something I never thought I’d have the itch to do, but, when at PGI…)
Out next to the salute line, I caught up with Bill Corbett of Fireball Dudes to snap a photo of his “Supernuke” setup prior to his team dropping the lift charges.
The Supernuke, a celebration of PGI’s golden anniversary, was the “largest fireball ever at a fireworks event” with 100 lbs of black powder, 100+ salutes, and 56 steel mortars. The thing was crazy huge. Check it out below.
ALL STARS SHELL DISPLAY
Friday the 16th, the final day of the convention, arrived and promised an evening filled with the largest displays of the week. My interest was captured, as it is most of the time at PGI, with the work of the All Stars – an exclusive group of hardcore pyros who hand-build shells, the smallest of which being bigger than your head, all week and fire them off in a tastefully music-less display at the end of the convention.
Watch the mesmerizing display, complete with commentary from the All Stars sitting in the bleachers near me, in the video below. (It’s 15 min long with little editing – sorry).
36-INCH SHELL
Finally, the project with the most buzz around it was by far the 36-inch shell, built on-site by the same All Stars member who invented the WASP machine.
Even before it was in the air, this 360-pound shell was a sight to see. I obviously had to write my name on it in fat Sharpie ink.
This massive shell was placed considerably farther back from the audience for its launch compared to the other All Stars’ shells for safety reasons. I will admit, the increased distance did not do my video justice, but it remained an incredible and breathtaking sight to see firsthand.
It was an absolute treasure to be on site for PGI’s 50th annual “golden anniversary” convention. To see even more coverage of this event (and sooo many other things in the world of pyro), I encourage you to like and follow ’76 Pro Line’s and Spirit of ’76’s Facebook pages.
Until next time, this is Sam with ’76, signing off.
’76 Pro Line with Spirit of ’76 will attend the 50th annual Pyrotechnics Guilt International convention in Gillette, WY from August 10th-16th, as well as the National Fireworks Association Expo in Branson, MO from September 8-13.
PGI
See us at our trade show booth at PGI in Gillette, WY.
We are also proud to be back in Class C vending. Come check us out and purchase fireworks by the piece for Class C shooting, or to take home. If you plan on purchasing UN0431 (1.4S Pro Use Only) product, please have your license or proof of shooter’s training handy.
NFA
The 2019 National Fireworks Association will take place in Branson, MO from September 8-13. Spirit of ’76 will have a trade show booth and hospitality room, and will be shooting a ’76 Pro Line demo on the evening of Friday, Sept 12. More details to come on the Spirit of ’76 website.
Gender reveal fireworks are a creative and visually exciting way to share the news with family and friends and we’ve got several options your customers will love!
Realtree Fireworks – Gender Reveal Multi-Shots
We love these hunting-themed gender reveal cakes! These bright blue or pink effects can be seen from miles away, allowing for a huge celebration.
’76 Pro Line is one of the beset for gender reveals with its discreet packaging, keeping the gender a secret until the big reveal.
12s Blue Dahlia (30sec) | GM649
12s Pink Dahlia (30sec) | GM652
Don’t want to wait until dark to make the reveal? Check out these pink and blue daytime reveals!
Other Fireworks for Gender Reveal
Smoke Reveal
Looking for a quieter way to make the reveal? Try setting off some smoke! These Smokes produce a thick, colorful cloud making for some epic photos.
Sky Lantern Reveal
Another quiet and super easy option is Sky Lanterns. They’re quick to set up and they float in the sky for a good three minutes before returning to the ground. Imagine a group of these going up; amazing photos!
Sky Lantern Dark Blue | SL101
Sky Lantern Pink | SL105
Its A Boy – Sky Lantern | SL146
Its A Girl – Sky Lantern | SL147
Whichever way you want to reveal your baby’s gender, be sure you’re buying from the best. Spirit of ’76 is the fireworks expert and only carries the best products. You can shop all of these products wholesale here or if you’d rather buy by the piece, visit our retail store!
It’s important to prioritize safety when using fireworks, and it’s a good idea to check local regulations and restrictions regarding fireworks displays in your area. Additionally, consider the potential environmental impact of using fireworks and clean up any debris or litter afterward. Have a safe and happy celebration!
The 4th annual MO Fireworks Club Showdown, also known as the Pyromusical Artistry & Design Competition, took place following the Spirit of ’76 Spring Demo on April 27, 2019 in Columbia, MO.
Kansas City Area Pyrotechnics (KCAP) and Missouri Pyrotechnics Associations (MoPyro) competed for glory, honor, and a badass fireworks trophy by presenting professional 4-7 minute fireworks displays set to music. Each display featured primarily ’76 Pro Line effects, plus other products offered by Spirit of ’76.
The competition was sponsored by Cobra Firing systems and Finale Fireworks 3D software. Each show was scripted with Finale software, fired using Cobra 18M modules, and cost $2500 in Spirit of ’76 Gold product pricing. The winning prize (in addition to the fireworks trophy & plaque) included two 1-year licenses for Finale 3D Hobbyist version and a $500 product credit with Spirit of ’76. The runner-up prize included a 1-year license for Finale 3D Hobbyist version.
This year, KCAP was crowned the winner! See their display below.
MoPyro also brought the heat with their pyromusical – watch below.
The decision was a tough one. KCAP’s display won by just 1 point! This makes the two clubs tied 2-2 for the annual competition, and we can’t wait to see who will take the title at next year’s showdown.
Show details
2019 – MO Fireworks Club Showdown – KCAP (Winner) – By Pyro Josh
We taught how to shoot your own fireworks displays and use ‘76 Pro Line products during our hands-on seminars at Cobra-Con in Saratoga Springs in April 2019.
Spirit of ‘76 attended the first ever Cobra-Con in Saratoga Springs, NY from April 22-24, 2019.
Watch our pyromusical featuring ‘76 Pro Line effects, shot on the evening of Wednesday, April 24.
We hosted a few seminars at the event, each geared towards fireworks shooters who are interested in designing, shooting and/or selling their own displays. These seminars familiarized attendees with ‘76 Pro Line , our 1.4g consumer line of professional use and single-effect fireworks.
Seminars:
Basic Show Design & Choreography w/ 1.4g Fireworks During this session, we discussed some basic principles of show design, methods of scripting, and how to choreograph a firework show using all 1.4g products.
Selling & Shooting Displays for PROFIT w/ 1.4g Fireworks Learn how you can make money shooting fireworks! During this session, we discussed the benefits of shooting 1.4g fireworks over 1.3g fireworks. Topics include – safety, shipping, transportation, insurance, site planning, how to find customers, and how to maximize profit.
Get more resources on display fireworks at 76proline.com .
The pyromusical “The Greatest Show on Earth” was shot by Spirit of ’76 (1.4g effects) and AM Pyrotechnics (1.3g effects) for the closing ceremony of the Grand Public Display at Western Pyrotechnics Association’s 30th annual Western Winter Blast in Lake Havasu City, AZ on February 16, 2019.
The 1.4 section of this show was scripted by Daniel Haines and features ’76 Pro Line (76proline.com) items as well as other products from Spirit of ’76. The show used a total of 76 Cobra modules (18M) spread across the 95 Havasu Speedway and took 3 days to set up on-site.
Also featured in this display was a Maltese wheel provided by Jackie Whedbee-Mattingly in remembrance of Larry Mattingly. The wheel shows up at the 6 minute mark.
See behind the scenes of the prep work and setup for this giant show:
