WITH more people looking for fireworks with "wow" factor, it comes as no surprise that choosing the correct pyrotechnics can be a challenge.
But if anyone knows anything about dazzling displays, it is Hannah Clarkson, co-owner of award-winning Pyrotex Fireworx.
The company, which has a shop in Mill Street, Derby, has more than 400 different fireworks on offer.
And with less than two weeks until November 5, now is the time to buy them.
Hannah, who founded the company with her partner Mark Kelsall 15 years ago, said: "We have fireworks ranging from £2 to £150, from fountains and happy wheels to bigger and grander fireworks.
"People are getting to know fireworks a bit better now. They like the idea of watching a lovely display right in front of them rather than setting up little ones that don't last very long. People want the wow factor."
From Moonstomper, to Mars and Attack and Pearcy Peacock, these are just some of the wild and whacky names of fireworks the shop has on sale.
Hannah said a particular favourite was Cosmic Ray, priced at £15.99.
"This firework is an electric cracker which changes colours," she said.
"From red to green, yellow and purple, it has 25 shots and last about 30 seconds."
If people are looking for a firework set which "fills the sky", then Acid Rain, on sale for £18, would be a good choice, according to Hannah.
She said: "This is a lovely firework which is full of golden colours like a willow garden. It has 16 shots and will go on for about 25 seconds."
Harry Popper, which fires off different effects, costs £22.99.
Hannah said: "This is for people who don't just want to see something pretty but want to hear the fireworks too. Harry Popper whistles and crackles. People think the more shots, the bigger the fireworks but that is not the case. You need to look at the size of the bore inside."
Firework barrage set Armageddon, sells for for £39.99.
Hannah said: "This firework has 500 different shots and is full of red, green, yellow and blue comets. With there being a higher number of shots, it means that the display will last for a longer time."
One of the most expensive boxes sold at Pyrotex Fireworx, is the Fire Lord, priced at £114.99.
Hannah said: "This has a bit of everything included from comets and crackling stars to willows. This one really builds up to make a wonderful finale."
Hannah said it was also important to make sure fireworks are installed in the ground safely and properly.
She said: "People pay a lot of money for fireworks but if you do not set them up properly and don't set them in the ground right then the boxes could fall over. If you give fireworks respect, they will give you respect back!"
Hannah said the store was increasingly busy at this time of year, with stock selling well.
She said: "Bonfire Night is probably one of the only times that families get together.
"Everybody enjoys watching fireworks, whether it's outside or looking out of the window.
"I remember my mum taking me to displays when I was younger and wrapping me up in my jumper and wellies, a hot dog in one hand and a sparkler in the other.
"There is something heart-warming about fireworks and it's not just kids that love them, adults become big kids seeing them too."
This year, the business won the International Musical Fireworks Champion of Champions, in Monaco, as well as the International Festival of Fireworks Champions, in Malta.
Hannah said: "We offer advice to all of our customers and ask what it is that they are after for the size of space they are going to hold a display. We have customers that come back year after year because they know what they like.
"People spend a lot of money on fireworks because they want results. If you buy from a good quality company then you will get what you pay for."
