The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
Dale Obrochta 
As a balloon entertainers, we get many people who try to stump us with strange requests. This past Christmas members of the Olympia Fields Country Club requested a drunken penguin which one of the Magical Balloon-dude Dale’s crew made. Now, these big kids (police officers) now have a running challenge going. They want to see … Read more
My first table of balloon entertaining this Easter at Olympia Fields Country Club was for a family with three kids. The cute little girl in her Easter dress wanted an Easter Bunny. The two boys wanted first a snake, and then a car, then both wanted birds. The two boys finally chose a vulture and … Read more
This is an interview I did in 1997 with Weatherman Paul Konrad, WGN-TV Morning News. This was my first TV appearance on WGN-TV. My father and I arrived at the station at 6:30 am and didn’t go on until 8:40 pm. My dad drove me to the WGN station. I had no idea where it … Read more
Entertainers Tip 6October 24, 2002 mbd2.com update notice – Halloween Pictures It occurred to me the other day that, as entertainment, I should have multiple name badges besides the normal two I carry. The first name badge is used for the restaurant entertaining: “Magical Balloon-dude Dale – Suggested tip $2,846,352.35”. I’ve never received this tip, … Read more
Entertainers Tip 5October 11, 2002, When I graduated from college, I started my own computer consulting company, DEO Consulting, Inc. Like any new businessperson, I went out and had business cards produced. five hundred cards to start. When I meet a new business associate, I would hand them a card. My father an old-time salesman … Read more
Orland Hills, IL, March 21, 2008 – Magical Balloon-dude Dale and crew will be performing roaming balloon entertainment at Olympia Fields Country Club Easter Brunch. This is the 10th year that Dale will be performing at Olympia Fields Country Club and now includes three additional balloon twisters to entertain club members. This private event is scheduled … Read more
I just arrived at Aurelio’s in Griffith IN and I am getting my balloon supplies together when two little boys and their mother entered the restaurant. The littlest boy quickly checked out the room to figure out where they’re going to sit. As he turns around, he sees me and recognizes my balloon apron. The … Read more
I was entertaining with balloons at the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The crowd size for this event reached 1,500-2,000 people. Luckily, I wasn’t the only balloon twister performing that day. There were four balloon artists and four face painters. The start was slow because of the Chicago St. Patrick’s … Read more
The question really came from a member of the Olympia Fields Country Club. I have been balloon entertaining at the club for about 10 years and do all the holiday parties. This year, while talking with the Banquet Manager, a father and his son stepped in to the manager’s office to wish everyone a Happy … Read more
Entertainers Tip 4October 5, 2002, mbd2.com update notice – Restaurant Calendar If I was going to secretarial school, one of the first lessons that would be taught is to document every telephone call with a date and time. This is common business practice. But, do we do it? I received a call on my pager, … Read more