Elementary School Teachers Notes: I have been an elementary school teacher since 1980, along with twisting and entertaining with balloons. Every spring, I teach my classroom how to twist balloons. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders some basic twists and some of the corny lines that go along with them. The lessons last … Read more
Barry Friedman, aka Barry Raspyni and one half of the entertainment duo the Raspyni Brothers, has been performing since the early 80’s. The Raspyni Brothers have appeared on national television more than 200 times, have toured as an opening act for dozens of celebrities like Tony Bennett, Robin Williams, Dennis Miller and Billy Crystal and … Read more
“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
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
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
Well it has been several years in the development and it is 90% completed – Magical Balloon-dude Dales first kids balloon animal instructional DVD. Balloon Twisting is the first balloon animal instructional DVD that is designed specifically for kids. It’s coming fist weeks in November – Order Now! Balloon Twisting DVD Contains: Step-by-Step Instructions – … Read more
Mbd2.com is working with ten professional entertainers to create 100 Articles in October in just 10 Days. “I set a lofty goal for myself,” says Dale Obrochta, owner of mbd2.com. “For me, it’s not the writing of the articles that will be difficult, but finding ten professionals who have the time, background knowledge, and willingness … Read more
One of the advantages of entertaining at a baby’s 1st birthday party is that I can interact with parents. In the early days, people assumed I had kids. “Kids? None yet.” That was my reply. “I am still collecting Duct tape and Velcro.” I would put them in a Velcro suit and stick them to … Read more
It was a quiet day at the restaurant where I performed comedic balloon entertainment, so I used the slow evening to create this fire-breathing Dragon. A little girl was watching, and when I was done, guess who got it? Here is a side view of the Dragon. It is never easy to take a picture … Read more
In my world of comedic balloon entertaining, I try to find humor in topics that people don’t normally think about. I know comedy is very subjective, but with the proper wording, timing and presentation you can take a subject of, a parents love for their child, and put a twist on it so it becomes … Read more