In a sprawling, sun-scorched compound on the outskirts of a San Bernardino County industrial park, James Souza was in the final throes of what he calls “creating the magic of the oohs and aahs.” The ...

But how do fireworks shows come together, and what all goes into setting up? Melissa Tackitt with Pyro Shows, a company that specializes in fireworks and special effects displays, says it’s more than ...