The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
“If you want to be treated like a high end business, you have to act like a high end business. When I am talking with a client, I talk about the results, not the ‘how we get there‘,” said Jolene Jang, meeting impact consultant and owner of Meeting Maximizer, aka Fun Specialist. “Many entertainers are … Read more
James “Bizzaro” Robinson is not unfamiliar with the unusual. As an optical illusionist, based in Las Vegas, he pulls roses through his hand, gets attacked by snack foods and shoots fire out of his zipper. And he’s been making a living performing since he was 13, he said. (see his site at www.smappdooda.com ) Originally … Read more
Bunnell not only makes many hats, but she also wears many, as well. She is a balloon twister, clown, face painter, henna and airbrush tattoo artist, and producer of DVDs with her company, My Friend and I Productions. (www.myfriendandiproductions.com ) “I got started in balloon twisting when I saw someone at the Seattle Center twisting … Read more
Jason Vaughn, an owner of Higher Hope Entertainment in St. Louis, began entertaining as a balloon artist before he was 20. That was over six years ago. His entertainment services include not only balloons but storytelling and musical shows for children, as well. (See www.higherhopeentertainment.com ) His interest in balloons began when he was on … Read more
Having trained over 300 individuals to make full-time money with balloon art, Jonathan Fudge, aka “Mr. Fudge, Your Balloon Man,” said one of the things that motivate him is “being able to inspire others to start making a living doing something they truly love rather than the mundane and boring jobs that most people get … Read more
This October, Dale’s Blog, will be posting 100 articles by professional entertainers and educators. Included in these 100 articles will be 10, if not more, how to articles on making balloon animals. That is what l can share so far, because many of the articles are still in the developmental process. Now, you are now … Read more