The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
With the Covid-19 pandemic plaguing the entertainment industry, I find myself doing more balloon decor outside, which brings me to my nemesis, the wind. It never fails, every balloon delivery, installation, or balloon show, and the wind begins to below. Balloons have no weight, and bends, twist, and vibrate in the wind at will. The … 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
What Social Distancing at Festivals might look like in 2020 Every event aims to draw crowds and provide good music, great food, and a community fun atmosphere. Can that happen in 2020 with Covid-19 Social Distancing requirements? Here are ideas on how this might look this year. Looking out on the crowd from the stage, … Read more
Capturing a cell phone screen and broadcast it to your computer. Have you seen those cool magic tricks where a random person picks a card from a deck, and it magically appears on their cell phone? I thought it would be cool to use a tablet or a smartphone during a virtual show. Those tricks … Read more
Talking with entertainers on the Internet, I’m hearing a lot of hesitation about doing a live streaming show, which made me think back to some of the insecurity my friends shared with me. Here’s what I heard and my suggestions on how to overcome their issues. Here the five problems plus a solution to overcome … 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
You’re proud of your work and want to show it off to the world. “You’re spamming the group,” flames a post. Another post reads, “I’ve seen this already – STOP posting the same thing in every group.” Is it spamming or marketing? For now, ponder over this question. I’ll ask for feedback after you’ve read … Read more
Over the years, I have relied on the Mini Balloon Apron to hold my balloon scraps, but this mini apron has a couple of more advantages than just holding balloons. Here’s a review of this great product that I’ve been using since 2000. Mini balloon apron pricing and availability at the mbd2.com balloon store.
In the blink of an eye, another day passes; and with each passing day so does another day spent marketing my business. The countless hours spent making new connections, networking with old clients, interacting with entertainers, and developing new websites are never ending tasks. With the holidays quickly approaching I am already looking past them … 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