The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
Dale Obrochta 
Now this hasn’t been the first time I heard this comment, but I just cannot understand the reasoning behind it. While balloon twisting I get an adult who feels they are superior to others and will request multiple balloon animals for a child that’s not present. They tell me stores like the child just came … Read more
I was making balloon animals at a Communion Party and the guest of honor Anthony thought the best place for his snake was on his head. He wore the snake on his head most of the time I was at the party. I guess when it’s your party you can do what you want.
Orland Hills, IL, May 2, 2008 – Magical Balloon-dude Dale will be performing his kid’s comedic balloon entertainment for the 4th annual Run to Remember on May 3, 2008. The Run to Remember is an annual 5 K USATF certified chip-timed run / 5k non-competitive walk and junior jog on Chicago’s beautiful lakefront. The Chicago Police … Read more
Over the past three years, I’ve had the opportunity to perform my kid’s balloon entertainment for the Chicago White Sox. One of the neatest things about being a balloon entertainer is that I see things that the general public doesn’t have access to. As an entertainer, we check in early and see the pregame prep … Read more
Orland Hills, IL, April 26, 2008 – Magical Balloon-dude Dale will be entertaining Chicago White Sox fans with his comedic balloon twisting at U.S. Cellular Field. Dale was performing from 11:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. in the main concourse on April 27, 2008. The Chicago White Sox is sponsoring this free balloon entertainment. Kids Days offer fans … Read more
Orland Hills, IL, April 23, 2008 – Magical Balloon-dude Dale will be at Vizioncore in Buffalo Grove, IL, on April 24, 2008, to celebrate National Bring Your Kids to Work Day. Dale will be at this private event from 9:30 am-11:30 am and performing his comedic kid’s balloon artistry. Vizioncore employees are encouraged to bring their … Read more
I recently was balloon entertaining at a trade show in Raleigh, NC. This was the first time I’d been to Raleigh and was staying in the middle of downtown. It reminded me of being in Chicago’s downtown business district where everything shuts down right after the workday. Here is a picture from my hotel window.
This past weekend I was doing my kid’s balloon entertainment at the Glen Ellyn — Reid’s Ride for Research. The event had a large turnout for a day that was overcast and rainy. The guest of honor Reid wandered over by me so I made him a huge balloon hat to wear. This is Reid … Read more
The following is a review of the book The Art of Balloon Twisting Vol 1. This review is not a reflection of the artist, but a review of the material presented in the book. This was the first book that Rick Mohr wrote. Ricks’ vision was to write a series of these books, but he’s … Read more
Orland Hills, IL, April 18, 2008 – Magical Balloon-dude Dale will be performing his comedic kid’s balloon entertainment at Reid’s Ride for Research in Glen Ellyn on April 19, 2008, from 8:30-10:30 am. This event is raising money to aid in the fight against brain tumors. The event will have a 5K and 10K family fun bike … Read more