About Tom
Tom BetGeorge is an internationally acclaimed lighting designer and the founder of Magical Light Shows, LLC, a company that creates choreographed light experiences for theme parks, cities, drive-through attractions, and thousands of locations worldwide. His productions—featured on major television networks and viral across global platforms—are known for their precise synchronization to music and their seamless blend of artistry, engineering, and technology.
With a background in music, electrical engineering, and programming, Tom began his career as a high school music teacher and later served as a music director for a conservatory. He transitioned his musical expertise into the world of lighting design after gaining widespread attention for viral residential light shows at his home in California. Those early projects evolved into large-scale productions incorporating advanced techniques such as projection mapping, lasers, drones, and complex show-control systems.
Today, Tom designs installations for theme parks, cities, and private clients, while producing massive annual Halloween and Christmas displays that draw thousands of visitors and millions of online views. He also hosts educational academies and teaches at industry events, helping others learn how to create professional-grade holiday and event light shows that connect communities through creativity and light.