Hocus Pocus by Hallmark Fireworks

Hocus Pocus by Hallmark Fireworks – 232-Shot 1.3G Compound Firework

Hocus Pocus by Hallmark Fireworks is a spellbinding 232-shot professional compound firework that weaves one of the most colourful, diverse, and visually enchanting effect sequences in the entire Hallmark range. Packing 2,912.8g of NEC powder weight into 25mm bore tubes across 85 seconds of continuous performance, Hocus Pocus is brand new for 2024 and immediately established itself as one of the most talked-about Hallmark compound releases of recent years.

From the opening fanned volley of shimmering gold tails that transition into vivid blue bouquets, through titanium bursts, gold crowns, purple and green dahlias, chrysanthemums, white wintersweet, V-shaped dirty gold breaks, green glitter mine cascades, and a colossal sky-filling finale, Hocus Pocus delivers an endlessly evolving kaleidoscope of colour and effect that lives up to its magical name completely.

Housed in a substantial 540 × 490 × 235mm box and incorporating straight, fanned, V-shaped, and angled firing patterns throughout, Hocus Pocus is a display organiser's dream — a single compound product that produces a performance so rich and varied it genuinely feels like multiple separate fireworks have been choreographed and fired together. For Bonfire Night, Halloween, New Year's Eve, Diwali, weddings, and large private celebrations, Hocus Pocus casts a spell that audiences will not forget.

Technical Specifications

Performance & Effects

Opening — Fanned Volley of Shimmering Gold Tails to Blue Bouquets

Hocus Pocus opens with immediate elegance. A mesmerising fanned volley of shimmering gold tails ascends gracefully into the night sky before each tail transitions into a stunning blue bouquet — a dense, spherical burst of vivid blue stars that spreads outward in all directions simultaneously. The gold-to-blue transition on the opening fan is one of the most visually satisfying moments in the entire sequence and sets a high standard for everything that follows.

Section Two — Titanium Bursts to Glittering Gold Crowns

The display evolves into a sequence of explosive titanium bursts — produced by titanium-enriched pyrotechnic stars that detonate with brilliant, blinding white-gold intensity — each giving way to glittering gold crowns. The gold crown effect produces a broad, symmetrical burst of golden stars that radiate outward in a wide crown shape before drifting down in cascading golden trails. The combination of the sharp, bright titanium burst and the warm, lingering gold crown creates a layered visual of exceptional depth and hang time.

Section Three — Purple & Green Dahlias with Chrysanthemums

Hocus Pocus then introduces its most colourful section — enchanting purple and green dahlias interspersed with delicate chrysanthemums. The purple dahlia bursts produce rich, deep violet star clusters that radiate outward in full spherical formations, while the green dahlias add vivid, cool emerald companions. Woven throughout are chrysanthemum effects — fine, multi-trailing bursts where stars fan outward in graceful arcs, creating the distinctive flower-head shape that gives this beloved effect its name. The combination of purple, green, and chrysanthemum in rapid succession creates one of the most richly coloured sections in any Hallmark compound.

Section Four — Blue & Orange Dahlias with White Wintersweet

The colour palette shifts dramatically with a sequence of striking blue and orange dahlias paired with ethereal white wintersweet. Blue and orange sit at opposite ends of the warm-cool spectrum, creating a visually arresting contrast that catches audiences completely off guard after the purple and green of the previous section. White wintersweet — a delicate, fine-starred burst effect that shimmers and twinkles like frost — provides a light, airy companion to the bold dahlia bursts, creating a kaleidoscope of colours that dances across the sky.

Section Five — V-Shaped Breaks of Dirty Gold, Crackling & Popping

The firing pattern shifts into V-formation with the excitement escalating sharply. V-shaped breaks of dirty gold — deep, richly textured dark golden bursts with a complex, layered appearance — crackle and pop with sharp audio intensity. The dirty gold V-breaks are among the most sonically dramatic moments in Hocus Pocus, the crackling and popping adding a tactile, percussive quality to the performance that audiences feel as much as hear.

Section Six — Colossal Fanned Volleys of Green Glitter Mines to Deep Gold Comets

Hocus Pocus then unleashes some of its most spectacular visual content — colossal fanned volleys of green glitter mines that cascade into deep gold comets. The green glitter mines produce brilliant emerald-flecked ascents that trail glittering green sparks before each burst breaks into a deep, warm gold comet tail effect — long, bright trailing stars that streak across the sky in the characteristic comet-tail arc before fading. The combination of the vivid green glitter ascent and the warm gold comet descent creates an unusually beautiful two-phase effect that is unique to this section of Hocus Pocus.

Grand Finale — Sky-Filling Maximum Intensity Burst Sequence

Hocus Pocus builds systematically to a finale that brings every element of the 85-second compound together. The closing section exhausts the remaining shots in a dense, maximum-intensity burst sequence that layers effects across the full sky simultaneously — combining gold, colour, crackle, and titanium brightness in the most rapid-fire section of the entire compound. The sky fills completely. The spell is complete.

What Is a Compound Firework?

A compound firework consists of multiple individual cakes or barrages pre-fused together by the manufacturer to fire as one continuous, uninterrupted sequence from a single ignition point. Hocus Pocus combines multiple distinct sections — each with its own unique firing pattern and effect combination — that transition seamlessly throughout the 85-second performance. One fuse, one light, and a complete choreographed display.

About Hallmark Fireworks

Hallmark Fireworks was established in the UK in 2015 and has rapidly built one of the strongest reputations in the British consumer fireworks market, with a compound range that consistently outperforms its price point. Hocus Pocus was introduced as a brand new product for 2024 and immediately became one of the most popular compounds in the Hallmark range — distinguished by its exceptional colour variety, enchanting effect palette, and nearly 3kg NEC weight across just 232 shots. All Hallmark products are CE-marked and fully compliant with BS7114, the UK safety standard for pyrotechnic articles.

Who Is Hocus Pocus Best Suited For?

Hocus Pocus is the ideal choice for:

• Display organisers and enthusiasts who prioritise colour variety and effect diversity over raw noise and intensity
• Halloween night displays — Hocus Pocus is perfectly named and perfectly themed for the spookiest night of the year
• Large open spaces — fields, paddocks, event venues, and parks — with 25 metres of clear space in all directions
• Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve, Diwali, Halloween, weddings, and large private celebrations
• Customers who want a 232-shot compound with nearly 3kg NEC delivering visual richness from 25mm tubes
• Anyone building a choreographed multi-firework display who wants a colourful, varied mid-show or finale piece
• Those who appreciate constantly evolving firing patterns — fan, straight, V-shaped, and angled sequences throughout

Safety Information

Minimum Safety Distance

Hocus Pocus requires a minimum safety distance of 25 metres between the firing position and all spectators, structures, vehicles, and boundaries. The fanned and angled firing sections spread effects laterally — ensure 25 metres of clear space in all directions from the firing point, not just directly in front of spectators.

This Is a Fanned Firework

Hocus Pocus incorporates multiple fanned firing sections throughout its sequence. Ensure you have sufficient clear space on both sides of the firework to avoid effects hitting trees, buildings, overhead cables, or other obstacles. Always survey the firing site carefully before positioning the firework.

Securing the Firework

Hocus Pocus must be properly secured before firing. Bury the base to over half its height in firm, level ground, or secure using heavy-duty stakes on at least two opposing sides — with one stake positioned between the firework and spectators to prevent forward tipping. Fan firing makes lateral stability critical.

Hazard Classification & Category

Hocus Pocus is classified as Hazard Class 1.3G, Category F3 — a professional-grade pyrotechnic intended for large open spaces only. F3 products are not suitable for standard residential gardens. Please ensure you are legally permitted to purchase and use F3 / 1.3G fireworks at your chosen location before ordering.

General Safety Guidelines

• Read all safety instructions on the product packaging fully before use
• Must only be used by a responsible adult aged 18 or over
• Never return to a lit firework under any circumstances
• Keep all spectators well behind the 25-metre minimum safety distance at all times
• Never use in strong winds, wet conditions, or adverse weather
• Keep a bucket of water or garden hose nearby throughout the display
• Store in a cool, dry location away from heat sources and open flames
• After use, soak spent fireworks thoroughly in water before disposal

Newsbox Fireworks is committed to the safe and legal sale of fireworks. All products comply with British Standard BS7114. It is illegal to sell fireworks to anyone under 18.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many shots does Hocus Pocus by Hallmark Fireworks have?

Hocus Pocus fires 232 shots over 85 seconds, structured across multiple compound sections each with a distinct firing pattern and unique effect combination — fan, straight, V-shaped, and angled sequences — making it one of the most effect-diverse compounds in the Hallmark range.

How long does Hocus Pocus last?

Hocus Pocus has a duration of 85 seconds of continuous, uninterrupted firing from a single ignition point, covering six distinct effect sequences from the opening fanned gold tails and blue bouquets through to the sky-filling finale.

How much powder does Hocus Pocus contain?

Hocus Pocus contains a confirmed NEC (Net Explosive Content) of 2,912.8g — nearly 3 kilograms of pyrotechnic powder across 232 shots from 25mm bore tubes. This high NEC for a 25mm product delivers the large, powerful burst sizes and impressive hang times that Hocus Pocus consistently produces throughout its 85-second performance.

What effects does Hocus Pocus produce?

Hocus Pocus produces fanned gold tails to blue bouquets, titanium bursts to glittering gold crowns, purple and green dahlias with chrysanthemums, blue and orange dahlias with white wintersweet, V-shaped dirty gold crackle and pop breaks, colossal fanned green glitter mines to deep gold comets, and a sky-filling maximum intensity finale — one of the most diverse effect lists available in a single 1.3G compound firework.

What is a dahlia effect in fireworks?

A dahlia is a burst effect where stars radiate outward from the central explosion in a full, symmetrical sphere — named after the dahlia flower whose petals spread in an even, rounded formation. Unlike chrysanthemum effects where the trailing stars curve and droop, dahlia stars travel in straighter, more uniform trajectories that create a bold, clean, full-sphere burst. Hocus Pocus features dahlias in purple, green, blue, and orange — making its dahlia sections among the most colourful in any Hallmark compound.

What is white wintersweet in fireworks?

White wintersweet is a delicate, fine-starred burst effect characterised by small, bright white stars that shimmer and twinkle as they drift and fall, creating an effect reminiscent of frost crystals or blossom petals. In Hocus Pocus, white wintersweet is paired with bold blue and orange dahlias, providing an ethereal, delicate contrast to the vivid, bold main bursts and adding a light, airy texture to that section of the display.

What is a chrysanthemum effect in fireworks?

A chrysanthemum is one of the most beloved pyrotechnic effects, where a central burst releases multiple long-trailing stars that curve outward and then droop downward in graceful arcs, creating the distinctive multi-petal flower-head shape that gives this effect its name. Chrysanthemum effects in Hocus Pocus appear alongside purple and green dahlias, adding fine, trailing texture and graceful hang time to the richly coloured middle sections of the compound.

What safety distance does Hocus Pocus require?

Hocus Pocus requires a minimum safety distance of 25 metres in all directions from the firing point. The fanned and angled firing sections spread effects laterally as well as vertically — always ensure adequate clear space to the sides of the firework as well as in front of spectators.

Is Hocus Pocus good for Halloween?

Hocus Pocus is one of the most naturally Halloween-appropriate compound fireworks in the UK market. The name, the rich purple and deep gold colour palette, the ethereal wintersweet effects, and the crackling V-break sections all contribute to a display atmosphere perfectly suited to Halloween night. It is our most popular compound recommendation for Halloween displays at Newsbox Fireworks.

Is Hocus Pocus suitable for a garden display?

Hocus Pocus is not suitable for standard residential gardens due to its 25-metre safety distance, F3 category, and 1.3G hazard classification. It requires a large open space such as a field, paddock, or event venue. Contact our team if you need a high-impact compound for a garden setting and we will recommend a suitable F2 alternative.

How does Hocus Pocus compare to other Hallmark Fireworks compounds?

Hocus Pocus is distinguished within the Hallmark compound range by its exceptional colour variety — purple, green, blue, orange, white, and gold — and its uniquely enchanting effect palette including wintersweet, dahlias, titanium crowns, and green glitter comets. For higher shot counts, see Cascade (400 shots). For higher NEC weight, see Dreadnought (3,708.8g NEC). Browse our full Hallmark Fireworks range at Newsbox Fireworks to find the right compound for your display.

Available for Click & Collect from our Essex store. Contact our team for expert advice on building your perfect Halloween or Bonfire Night display around Hocus Pocus.