Snowmasters
Global Special Effects, formally known as Snowmasters Inc., is a special effects company headquartered in Lexington, Alabama. The firm, founded in 1992 by former magician Francisco Guerra, specializes in artificial snow, cryo, smoke, bubble and fog machines. The company's products have been used in music videos such as "Back to December" by Taylor Swift and "Mistletoe" by Justin Bieber, film productions such as Harry Potter and Lucky, television shows such as Fear Factor, and at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.[1]
On Sep 24, 2021, Francisco Javier Guerra Torres (owner) was indicted by a grand jury and arrested by federal agents with Homeland Security.[2] He is accused of federal money laundering charges.