The fireworks explode in an instant of blinding light and thunderous sound. But designing a fireworks show takes months of preparation and years of training.
From the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show to Burning Man, Pyrotechnician Steven Yoss has been behind the scenes at some of the world’s biggest fireworks shows. In this episode of Profoundly Pointless we talk the art of designing fireworks shows, the science of making fireworks and what happens when things go wrong.
Then, in the Pointless part of the show, we countdown the Top 5 Actors and Actresses You Know but Can’t Name.
00:00 Introducing Pyrotechnician Steve Yoss
0:59 Designing Fireworks Shows
04:32 How Fireworks are Made
07:41 Fireworks Dangers
09:37 The Best and Worst Fireworks
11:51 Fireworks Colors
13:51 Fireworks Injuries
15:51 The Best Fireworks Shows
19:49 The Future of Fireworks Shows
20:51 Pointless
46:51 Top 5 Actors You Know But Can’t Name
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