Before closing my trunk, I transform into a TSA agent and visually scan my trunk for keys, followed by a pat down just to verify that they are in my pocket. It reminds me of a smoker looking for their lighter. Once I finish slapping myself silly, I slam the car trunk closed. As I … Read more
In the midst of entertaining, a balloon explodes, allowing the outstretched remains to hurl itself back at light speed and striking with military precision the open eye of the entertainer. I have had this happen and it is an amusement ride of terror that you just cannot wait to get off. Being a professional entertainer, … Read more
Everybody stepped back and there I was, standing alone. Congratulations, you win! You have been volunteered to make a balloon sculpture. I am exaggerating, but I do have a person who makes sure I get to show off my skills. I have made free balloon figures for people’s birthdays, teachers, my son’s Valentine’s Day gifts, … Read more
What would be a low impact exercise that I could use to register balloon entertaining in my food log? After all, I was burning calories, but at what rate? I looked through the category groups and one jumped out at me…. Darts! Darts? You have to be kidding me… all those evenings in the bars … Read more
I twist, I twirl, and I spin about. I am pinched, spun, and torn. I am passed from hand-to-hand. I bring joy, to boys and girls, young and old. I exceed the colors of the rainbow. I weigh less than an ounce, but yet I fill a child’s heart with joy. Whatever you dream, I … Read more
This summer, two new movies are coming out, Monsters University and Despicable Me 2. In both movies, there are characters that I enjoy making, both of which have only one eye. Over the years, I have seen blockbuster movies come and go, but it is the movies that people buy and repeatedly watch that generate … Read more
“I’m home”, echoed through the house, as dad arrived home from another week of travel. He was a National Sales Manager whose job required a lot of travel. Gone for several days at a time, he would spend as much time with the family as he could. He would say, “They have me for 24 … Read more
Here are my top ten things you should do before an event. Fail in any one of these and your day will be difficult. 10. Verify event location 9. Make sure the car has gas 8 . Make sure you are going to the right event on the right day. 7. Fix broken props 6. Replace … Read more
Admit it or not, recommendations drive a significant portion of an entertainer’s business. When not actively seeking referrals from past clients, we often depend on advertising to attract new business. I’ve dedicated considerable effort to expanding my clientele over the last three decades. Despite the vigor I invest in acquiring new clients, it’s noteworthy that … Read more
