When Craig was a child his parents were very very strict. He was not allowed any fireworks as his parents thought they were ‘dangerous’. Every Bonfire night Craig used to stare out of his bedroom window and watched the fireworks going off around him and promised himself that when he gets old he’s going to [...]
Here at Epic, we are used to answering the odd query or two from the press but we could not resist the offer to contribute to a feature in The Mail On Sunday’s Live Magazine when they wanted to feature some smaller low noise fountains and wheels and some louder rockets. Used to the publication [...]
I know it is a long shot but there are people who live ‘darn sarth (down south in non Yorkshire speak) who wish to buy fireworks for a small display but cannot make it all the way to see us in Sheffield. If you are one of the hundreds of people who would like to [...]
The history of fireworks, or more specifically the invention of gun powder is widely thought to have been created by accident following the accidental mixture of a three common kitchen ingredients KN03 (salt petre) sulphur and charcoal. They were heated over a fire and dried to give a black flaky powder which burned with a [...]
Its heading to that time again, its Bonfire Night and the kids are raring to go, you have got them to the venue and now you want to capture their faces on film …. This is where it generally goes awry. We understand the challenges of trying to take a photograph in what is often [...]
The growing ethnic and cultural diversity of Hindu religion throughout the world provides the opportunity to participate in the celebrations and rituals of Diwali festival that enhances the feelings of being part of a close-knit group of Indians. Most Diwali celebrations around the world focus on family and friends and it is a time to [...]
I am quite sure that from being very small children, you will have been made aware of the ‘FIREWORKS CODE’. Follow the Fireworks Code Keep fireworks in a closed box. Follow the instructions on each firework. Light all fireworks at arms length. Stand well back. Never go back to a lit firework. Never put fireworks [...]
Here at Epic, we know only too well that Bonfire Night is fast approaching and we thought we would take this opportunity to offer some facts about fireworks. • Fireworks were invented in China 2000 years ago and were made of bamboo. They were burned and crackled as the pockets of air which naturally occur [...]
This is a new addition to the Epic lines and we are very happy with the feedback so far. The Top Hat Fountain is a low noise fountain which is an unusual shape and excellent value for money. It has mixed effects and lasts around 95 seconds and is classified 1.4g. RRP is £7.99 and [...]
Over the years we have had any number of things left by customers in the showroom from childrens toys, cardigans and coats and a fair number of umbrellas but on Saturday the best so far …. A PAIR OF CRUTCHES. This customer was so intent on ensuring that all the pyro that he bought was [...]
Introducing Paramount Fireworks! Firstly, a cool grey design on the label with a bullet hole effect means this is an easy enough one to spot! From £5 cakes to Massive SIBS, with a great deal in between (including some nifty rockets) this is a brand any proper enthusiast will want to try – if you [...]
Epic customers have a number of ideas about what to have for Bonfire Night Fayre and we have previously featured our own recipe’s for a warming winter soup and dumplings and a really tasty chilli con carne. This week we can do a Yorkshire Favourite, Pie and Peas. The pie has to be meat and [...]
FOUR weeks to go now! Remember when it was ten weeks ago? That doesn’t seem a moment ago – and yet, in that amount of time again, its bonfire night! Life is beautiful this time of year, don’t you think? So, with four weeks, lets check out 5 of the best large barrages in the range. You [...]
There are a number of theories about the bang factor … what makes it the best? Duration? light and sound? or just the fear factor? ould it in fact be a combination of all of the above? There is only two things certain about a fireworks display, it is always personal to the individual and [...]
Are you within travelling distance of the M1 – let me introduce Epic Fireworks. We are the biggest fireworks shop in the UK, providing goods to the people of the UK from Northern Scotland to the lowest reaches of Cornwall. We have goods for both wholesale and retail to pubs, clubs and organised displays all [...]