Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How does one of the top pyrotechnicians in America produce his massive fireworks shows? “It’s almost like Paint By Numbers...but the numbers are in my head!”
As his workshop prepares for LA’s favorite Fourth of July firework show—the annual July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl—show producer Paul Souza from Pyro Spectaculars gave us a behind-the scenes look at how some of the most impressive fireworks displays in America come to life.
Hear Paul’s advice on getting into the pyrotechnics business, and learn why putting on a great fireworks show still makes his heart race.
Chapters:
00:00 - The magic of fireworks shows
00:14 - Meet Paul Souza from Pyro Spectaculars
00:35 - How to produce a fireworks show
01:22 - The Scripting Process
01:55 - The science behind fireworks
02:15 - Advice for aspiring pyro techs
03:12 - Pyro Spectaculars workshop tour
04:48 - Why professional fireworks shows are the way to go
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How does one of the top pyrotechnicians in America produce his massive fireworks shows? “It’s almost like Paint By Numbers...but the numbers are in my head!”
As his workshop prepares for LA’s favorite Fourth of July firework show—the annual July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl—show producer Paul Souza from Pyro Spectaculars gave us a behind-the scenes look at how some of the most impressive fireworks displays in America come to life.
Hear Paul’s advice on getting into the pyrotechnics business, and learn why putting on a great fireworks show still makes his heart race.
Chapters:
00:00 - The magic of fireworks shows
00:14 - Meet Paul Souza from Pyro Spectaculars
00:35 - How to produce a fireworks show
01:22 - The Scripting Process
01:55 - The science behind fireworks
02:15 - Advice for aspiring pyro techs
03:12 - Pyro Spectaculars workshop tour
04:48 - Why professional fireworks shows are the way to go
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👉 About Roadtrip Nation: Stories to help you figure out what you want to do with your life, and tools to help you plan how to get there. roadtripnation.com
When you’re unsure of what’s next, we’re here to help you plan your path forward. This is career exploration driven by you and your interests.
Subscribe to our channel for new videos every Tuesday: youtube.com/channel/UCs8-lO_RMeM4a_rO_Sl9w-Q?sub_confirmation=1
Get our New York Times bestselling career guide "Roadmap":
roadtripnation.com/book
Website: roadtripnation.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@roadtripnation
Facebook: facebook.com/RoadtripNation
Instagram: instagram.com/roadtripnation
___
🎇 A big thank you to our friends at Pyro Spectaculars! Keep following Paul and his crew here:
pyrospec.com
https:facebook.com/PyroSpectaculars
youtube.com/user/PyroSpectaculars
instagram.com/pyrospectaculars
#roadtripnation #fireworksshow #fourthofjuly
