The Novice Pyro

11/07/2025

Congrats Mike, Travis, and Chris! I am sooooo STOKED and can’t wait to see what you come up with! 😎💥

11/02/2025

ELEVATE 2026 has a special Saturday session by yours truly! 😎💥 This is THE shooter event of the year. Don’t miss it. Get the early bird price before it’s gone!

The wait is over, early bird tickets for ELEVATE 2026 are officially live!

This April, join hundreds of pyrotechnicians, industry professionals, and friends from across the world in Muncie, Indiana for three unforgettable days of hands-on education, collaboration, and fireworks. Whether you’re attending sessions, exploring the trade show floor, or watching nightly displays, ELEVATE 2026 is the place to connect, learn, and celebrate the art of pyrotechnics.

Early Bird Price: $239.99 | Ends: January 15, 2026

Event Highlights
•Networking - 500+ industry professionals
Build connections with show operators, suppliers, and fellow pyros from across the globe.

•Education - 20+ sessions and workshops Learn from leading experts in choreography, safety, and firing technology with hands-on opportunities to expand your skills.

•Trade Show - 25+ exhibitors
Explore the newest gear, software, and innovations shaping the fireworks industry.

•Fireworks - 20+ shows

Experience nightly shows ranging from Class C competitions to large-scale pyromusicals designed by top talent.

Learn More at expo.elevatepyro.com

ELEVATE 2026 is where pyrotechnicians of every level come together to share knowledge, trade ideas, and celebrate the craft that connects us all. From first-time attendees to seasoned professionals, it’s a place to learn something new, meet familiar faces, and enjoy the best fireworks shows of the year.

We can’t wait to see you in Muncie!

10/31/2025

LAST CALL! ELEVATE Pyro Class C competition entry deadline is TODAY!

https://expo.elevatepyro.com/event/elevate-2026/competition

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10/18/2025

Proud to be one of the judges for tonight’s MPAG competition. Who will walk away THE GOAT?

10/10/2025

Got a new “not-so-novice” PC today. Finale 3D and Premiere running smooove as butter now. 😎💥

09/23/2025

WHO’S NEXT?! I want to see next year’s competitors start lining up! Such an amazing event that will always have a special place in my heart. ❤️💥

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09/18/2025

COBRA Firing Systems 😆

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09/17/2025

Cool COBRA-Con 2025 recap video. 😎💥

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08/08/2025

Tong Po takes down the PGI Unlimited Class C! Well done sir. 😎💥

Over 1700 cues and we didn't get out to the field till noon cause of the rain and had to walk everything out to the field due to the mud. Couldn't have happe...

08/04/2025

Travis Kramer and Zach Huibregtse did a phenomenal job at PGI for their Raccoon demo show at PGI. This show made me smile throughout.

Let's go Gaga! Here it is! The Mayhem! This was a collaboration between Travis Kramer (my dad) and the super talented Zach Huibregtse. Raccoon Fireworks and ...

07/16/2025

Finale 3D vs. reality comparison of our July 4th show.

A fascinating point… the “bombs bursting in air” had a pretty decent CATO with the 3” multiple reports. The comparison shows that a white strobe shell fired when it wasn’t supposed to just after this CATO occurred. Seems the cato actually might have fired this neighboring shell somehow?? What y’all think?

As always, here is the Finale 3D vs. reality comparison of our small lake show. And yet again, it’s almost flawless. A few interesting points… the “bombs bur...