Multi-shot aerial cakes — often listed as "sky shots" or by shot count like 12, 30, 60 or 120 shots — are a box of tubes fused together. Light one fuse and they fire one after another into the sky. They give you a real display without handling individual items.
What the shot count means
The shot count is simply the number of tubes. More shots means a longer show, but not necessarily a bigger one. Two other things matter:
- Tube size: wider tubes send up larger bursts that fly higher.
- Effect: peony, crackling, whistling, colour change, willow and so on. A box with mixed effects is more interesting than many shots of the same effect.
Matching cakes to your space
- Terraces and small plots: small-tube cakes with lower height. Avoid large cakes where debris can land on roofs or neighbours' homes.
- Apartment grounds and open plots: mid-size cakes work well.
- Open grounds, farms, temple grounds: large cakes and high-shot counts.
Setting up safely
- Place on hard, level ground. On soft ground, put a flat board underneath.
- Check the label for which side faces up and how far back to stand.
- Nothing overhead — no trees, wires or roofs.
- Light the fuse at arm's length and walk away. Never lean over a cake.
- If it stops mid-way, wait at least 15–20 minutes before approaching.
One big or several small?
For a finale, one larger cake usually looks better than three small ones fired separately. Spread small cakes through the evening instead.
See our aerial range in the catalogue or ask our team to recommend cakes for your space via the enquiry form.
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