Balloon Animals

The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta

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Kids Games that Involve Balloons

Twister Games: Balloon Games For Fun! When you are entertaining at a party, there are a few games that you can use balloons to play. I have used these with kids of all ages, from 1-99 and they all have a blast! There’s just something about balloons and play that spark the human brain, no matter the [...]

Setting up my balloon apron

People are always asking, “Who arranges all the balloons in my apron and how long does it take me?”  Well, for the longest time it was just me sorting all the balloons, and then Michelle would help me.  Now, I’m training  my two year old son to help. Normally, it can take up to 30-45 minutes [...]

A Money Saving Tip for Buying Twisting Balloon

Everyone on the face of the earth knows buying in bulk saves money.  Most entertainers do this, but here is a tip on how clever entertainers save money and some even make money.  If you buy balloons online, then you’re going to have to pay shipping, but how would you like to reduce shipping cost? [...]

Mbd2.com Launches New Entertainer’s Website Network

On February 10, 2009 the Entertainer’s Website Network will launch into existence. The Entertainer’s Website Network is a resource for professional entertainer to advertise their entertainment services. Its design allows Internet users and entertainers to quickly and efficiently find entertainers throughout the world.  Users will be able to read and make comments about the entertainer, [...]

Train Theme Restaurant with Balloons

Bring the family out to see Magical Balloon-dude Dale at Choo Choo Johnny’s of Frankfort, IL.  Choo Choo Johnny’s is a family-oriented restaurant with a theme that is popular among the children and adults: model trains! Kids will sit at the counter and watch the train travel around the counter delivering food to customers.  Magical [...]

Balloon Pumps for Balloon Animals

If you are trying to make balloon animals then the best way to inflate a twisting balloon is to use a balloon pump.  Balloon pumps come either as a hand pump or as a floor pump.  The hand pumps are great for kids or entertainers who are just starting to make balloon animals.  You can [...]

Redistributing the Wealth

A friend sent me this and as a person who works for tips, found it interesting, but also scary in concept. Here’s the story… Today  on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read  “Vote Obama, I need the money.” I laughed. Once in  the restaurant my server had on a “Obama [...]

Toolbar for Balloon Entertainers

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Balloon Bass Band – “Sneaky ‘n’ Sleazy” by Unpopable

Addi Somekh is truly a creative artist when it comes to balloon twisting.  Addi most popular work was a portfolio of balloon hat worn by people all over the world.  He is an artist who is constantly looking to create art with balloons.  Here’s another cool video by Addi. Subscribe to Dale’s Blog and get notified [...]

Obama vs the Cubs

As an Illinois resident and a die-hard cubs fan I have to choose the Cubs.  Senator Obama, to me is just another politician running for an office. Granted it’s the presidency, but in another four years we will have somebody else challenging that President.  Who knows how long it will take the Cubs to get [...]