Three years in the making and now available in this long awaited special effects book written by Gary W. Purrington. The only one of it's kind, this massive book is 193 professionally bound 8 1/2" X 11" pages packed with color photos, detailed diagrams, charts, formulations and step-by-step instructions on how to produce theatrical special effects of all kinds. Also included is permit & licensing information, contact numbers for ATFE, APA, DOT, etc., insurance details, safety, production sets, firing equipment, props and delivery devices and of course, mixtures & formulations, most of which have never been placed in print before! The 16 chapters include making flash paper with or without acid, making electric igniters and pyrogens, color flame and sparkler-cord, making Ninja-style Throw-downs that really work, crossmatch & quickmatch, smoke pots, smoke fog solutions, candles, smoking rope, exploding smoke, etc., flash pots, mines, concussion mortars and mixtures, combat simulations, bullet/body hits & blood bags, squibs, proximity special effects and mixtures/delivery, simulated laser hits and electric arcs, flash and concussion powders and delivery, complete chapter on pyrotechnic math with informative charts, MUCH MORE! There is not another book like it available anywhere at any price! 193 PAGES 8 1/2" X 11"