The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
This article will explain the best use for QR codes for entertainers, why and how I use a QR code, and provide you with ways to get more testimonials, pictures, and client contact information. In 2014, I put my first QR code on a business card, and I did this for two reasons. First, it … Read more
In this article, I will discuss Covid-19, Disney, and the future of larger events. Covid-19 is a super leach that attached itself to our world and is draining it of social interaction. Amusement parks, community events, and sporting events struggle to develop a protocol for dealing with this pandemic. I do not have specialized medical … Read more
I explain why Covid-19 has effect the entertainment industry and show you how 11 entertainment markets are reacting to the pandemic. Get the insiders view of how 2020 will be the most problematic, most difficult, and challenging year for entertainers.
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
When I arrive at the WGN Studio at 7:30 AM, I was greeted by the WGN helicopter landing in the parking lot. I walk in the studio with Traffic Reporter Sarah Jindra. I was directed to the cafeteria by security to wait. Nothing special as it just a room with vending machines, tables, two TVs … 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
Place your hand in a bucket of water and quickly remove it. The water ripples as you extract your hand, but notice how quickly the water settles down, restoring calm. That’s what it is like when you’re replaced. I was working with a colleague and reminiscing about the Chicago White Sox. We both worked with … Read more
We have all heard, to be good at anything you need to practice, but practicing and performing are two different things. Take a movie star and place them in a Broadway stage show, where there are no second takes. They must adapt, cover up, and make corrections on the fly. This is one reason why … Read more
I have always been a fan of combining balloon figures and Halloween is the time of year when I like putting a twist on designs. Popular among the kids is photobombing, and I thought what would happen if a ghost decided to photobomb a teenager. What would that look like? Well a couple of balloon … Read more