The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
Could I Have Covid? I admit it for a moment. I questioned myself, do I have Covid? Fishing was slow, my mind was struggling with what I do for a living as Covid has shut down the entertainment industry, and at that moment, I felt hot. A slight chill hit my body, and the thought … Read more
Have you met a child that is obsessed with growing taller? Every person they encounter immediately compares themselves to that person. That’s me when it comes to growing my YouTube channel. Like height, a YouTube channel characteristic is based on age, development, maintenance, and like food–the things we put into the channel. Six Things to … 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
Since the beginning of time, entertainers have worked on a pay or play theory. I show up and play your event, and I get paid. Over time entertainers have added clauses to their contracts to protect not only the buyer but the Entertainer. Liability coverage is addressed, cancelation clauses are added, and even the number … Read more
2020, Two Steps Forward and Two Steps Back My 20/20 vision has sharpened during the pandemic, and I find myself looking backward at past jobs, schooling opportunities, and financial decisions. 2020 is the year of two steps forward. Take two steps back. The highs and lows on this crazy rollercoaster are mind-numbing. My retirement saving … 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.
I’m going to do my best to show you what you need to consider and have when developing a virtual show.
This article talks about being creative with twisting balloons and how a balloon entertainer used blacklights, neon balloons, and things he had at his disposal to make a cool social media video. Dale talks about how he came up with these ideas, along with showing you the end results.
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
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