Respecting the Materials: Pyrotecnico's Bob Ross, Danielle Hicks, and Keith Hellebrand

Pyrotecnico's Bob Ross, Danielle Hicks, and Keith Hellebrand are special effects experts, adding spectacles that engage all five senses at events across the globe. As live music has embraced the notion that more is more, with ever escalating production elements, the role of pyrotechnics has seen corresponding growth, being incorporated not only as an embellishment, but as a critical piece of scenic design. The flash bangs and flames that define modern shows are meticulously handled – from design to procurement, permits to ignition – by Bob, Danielle, and Keith. In this episode's conversation we discuss the fundamentals of pyro safety, the inspiring number of women joining the special effects world, and the technological improvements that are pushing the industry forward.