Just Keep Smiling Oscar-nominated actress Diana Lane said, “I think that anybody that smiles, automatically looks better.” I agree! Watch the news and the anchorperson, who has a pleasant smile while delivering the daily news. You can see their bleached-white teeth that are perfectly straight while they provide the daily news. I remember the photographer … Read more
If you were outside the meeting room, you would have heard the giggles from children and the parents’ laughter as they watched the balloon show, Art of Inflation. Right from the beginning, Dale captivates with choreographed balloon twisting to a music montage that establishes his balloon skill. An amusing tongue twister opening fascinates parents, all … Read more
Can one individual use so many balloons from end-to-end, they would wrap around the world? Have you ever had one of those moments when you think…”I buy a lot of balloons?” That thought popped into my head the other morning as I was getting supplies together. I wondered if I have used enough balloons to … Read more
What balloon colors should an entertainer carry? Overwhelmed with balloon colors, the entertainer struggles to figure out which balloons they should buy and why would they use that color? That’s the question many beginners and some veterans of balloon entertaining ask themselves. Let’s jump in a time machine and go back to April of 1986, … Read more
Dale ObrochtaMagical Balloon-dude DaleTel. (708) 744-0234www.mbd2.com Plainfield Park District addresses the needs of young children and their families with a special weeklong program. Orland Hills, March 15th, 2016: Plainfield Park District is closing its weeklong celebration, Week of the Young Child (WOYC), with the professional balloon show Art of Inflation. The Family Fun Night is … Read more
Comedy, Art, Music and Balloons in One Show Public libraries are struggling to get kids to participate in programs. Palos Heights library is working to overcome this problem. Orland Hills, March 7th, 2016: Palos Heights Library will be hosting a free for all ages balloon show, Art of Inflation, on Saturday, March 19th. This special … Read more
There are days when I feel like a twisting balloon. Customers are asking me to twist and bend to their wishes. Like a balloon, I can confirm. Yet, there are times that no matter how they make me try, I cannot conform. Because what they ask for will make me break. If the crowd is … Read more
It bugs me when I see the same message posted or tweeted over and over again on a friend’s social media site because they have associated all the sites together. As a result, I’ve mind mapped my social media tweets and post to ensure I don’t spam my followers. The concept of mind mapping was … Read more
The room goes black at TEDxNaperville and there in glowing neon balloons is the cryptic word “awesome”. Balloon entertainer Dale Obrochta has visually mind mapped Jill Shargaa’s presentation, “ Please, Please, People, Let’s Put the Awe Back in Awesome” out of twisting balloons. “This was a first for any TED/TEDx talk”, says TEDxNaperville producer Arthur … Read more
“Never let them see you sweat,” a phrase which must have been coined by an individual who wasn’t working in the heat. Summertime entertaining is always a battle of keeping cool, and keeping the blinding and burning sweat out of your eyes. I considered keeping cool like Jim McMahon and Walter Paton wearing head bands, … Read more