Wow, did the balloon get bigger or stretch out? Do you remember as a child inflating a balloon, and when you let the air out, the balloon stretched in width? This childhood memory is one reason why I think people assume stretching a balloon makes it easier to inflate. I’ve seen this time-after-time at birthday … Read more
I’m part of a small group of people who can honestly say, “Balloon animals are near me.” is true. Less than twenty-feet away are balloon animal balloons that I can manipulate into any shape I desire. According to Google, people are looking for balloon animals near them, but why? Are people assuming closer in proximity … Read more
“What would you name yourself?” You might anticipate this dialogue in a sci-fi film, where a glamorous heroine inquires about an alien’s origin. Surprisingly, this question has been posed numerous times by parents attempting to determine a suitable title for someone skilled in crafting balloon animals. I define balloon animal makers, folders, twisters, manipulators, and … Read more
Tap the app TikTok, and you see the wacky, off the wall, choreographed videos that use all the tricks of a small motion picture company. Kids spend hours watching and even more time learning, memorizing, and producing these 15-second videos. I figured, what the heck, I would give it a try. To my surprise, I … Read more
Movie Sequels 2019 Reshaping the Balloon Twisting Industry From the new Avengers: Endgame to Aladdin, balloon artists worldwide are twisting up new and improved designs from years past. 2019 is the year of sequels, remakes, reboots, prequels, and spin-offs. Hollywood has 14 movies coming, with a potential of six more hitting the big screen this year. … Read more
What are some quick balloon designs to do at a restaurant? A popular question: What are some quick balloon designs to do at a restaurant? A quick answer would be, “go to the Facebook line twisting group,” but that’s terrible advice. Let me show you why- First, I need to explain the restaurant environment. Typical … Read more
Imagine you are entertaining at a restaurant. You see five kids waiting for you. A mom pulls out a handful of singles, and each child is given one dollar. Does this affect or change your entertainment style? Ten one dollar parent happened to me the other day, and I noticed my entertainment style changed. I normally upsell … Read more
A Fun Elf’n Sword Frustrated with kids bugging me for swords during the Christmas party, I developed this quick and easy Elf sword. It all started when I was hired to entertain kids at a company Christmas party. Like many parties, the kids outnumbered the entertainers, and I brought in reinforcements to ensure the kids … Read more
I have been making this simple Thanksgiving turkey for years, and I’m sharing it with you today. This timeless design is easy to upscale to make a fancy detailed Thanksgiving turkey. In the video, I will show you a technique that I have used for years for not breaking a balloon but stretching it out … Read more
The Princess Sword Mashup Sarah looks up at me very excited and asks for a unicorn, followed by her two older brothers asking for swords. Full combat sets forth, and Sarah looks at her brothers, and the excitement drains from her face as she realizes she really wants a sword. This is not the first … Read more