Illuminarium (aka I-SFX) provide special effects for commercials, television, film and live events. We create custom engineered solutions to practical special effects requirements. As well as creating bespoke special effects we also provide hire and installation services. Illuminarium has an excellent reputation for working collaboratively with producers and prop makers, artists, engineers to create safe and realistic effects, on time and on budget.
Ted is the Managing and Technical Director of Illuminarium and oversees our mechanical special effects. Over the past 30 years Ted has had the opportunity to experience health and safety in action across a broad range of industries and situations. From successfully managing pyrotechnic safety at large scale public events, including the Queens Jubilee at Buckingham Palace through to dealing with injuries, caused when Health and Safety hasn’t been properly followed, during his time spent working in the Ambulance Service. These experiences have resulted in a well-developed and rational approach to hazardous situation management and assessment of risk.
Over the past five years he has focused this working practice on TV and Film special effects production, on set and in the workshop. Working mostly on BBC drama productions in the South West of England with Real SFX and Any FX, Illuminarium has also provided SFX for Channel 4, ITV and BBC productions.
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"Illuminarium are an absolute pleasure to work with, they are professional on every level during pre-production and production. They deliver creative fun and fire laden products with a twist. I would recommend them for any event and look forward to working with them again in the near future."
http://illuminarium.co.uk/blog/testimonials/lovebox-festival/
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"Illuminarium offered just what we were looking for, the flame torches were amazing and added that extra touch to the entrance to our 1920 swing club giving to make it look truly inviting. Brilliant and friendly people."
http://illuminarium.co.uk/blog/testimonials/wilderness-festival/
"My husband Keith and I first met at the Burning Man festival in Nevada and the moment we realised we had something special was as we sat together holding hands and watching the temple burn, so we HAD to have a fire as part of our evening. This was made even more special as I lit it with the flame thrower, in my wedding dress, with our surprised guests cheering me on! The image of me lighting our wedding bonfire with the flamethrower was our favourite photo of the day. Illuminarium ensured the bonfire was set up to be lit quickly and safely and provided confetti effects for us as we arrived at the reception venue which set the celebratory tone of the whole evening."
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"During my work with Ted on the design and manufacture of two very sizeable propane jets that are mounted on the side of Gladys, the fire-breathing Green Goddess I found his work to be nothing short outstanding. From initial suitability studies through the actual build phase and H&S risk assessments after Ted was always on the ball. Then during the actual show at Blackpool Ted provided a stunning pyrotechnic show that acted as a wonderful visual backdrop for the propane effects from our vehicle. All in all, I would recommend Ted to anyone wishing to create that Wow factor in their audience."
http://illuminarium.co.uk/blog/testimonials/gladys-green-goddess/
"Thank you so much for the wonderful Flambeaux that you provided for our wedding. Many guests mentioned how stunning they looked, and they certainly added both drama and character to the decor of the courtyard, as well as creating a wonderfully visual sense of occasion to the entrance as our guests arrived. As for the flamethrower, it was amazing! It was both an entertaining and visually stunning way to mark the start of the evening's party as we lit the fire pits, and it was also great fun to use. Your professionalism and advice during the period leading up to the wedding was much appreciated, and your fuss-free and practical approach on the day was very welcome indeed. Thanks again, and good luck for the future of your business; we hope you are able to enhance other people's special day as much as you did ours".
