Halloween Pumpkin Twist

Halloween is one of the  creative and funnest times of the year for balloon entertainers.  But sometimes we over look the basics and try to make things more complicated then they need to be.  There’s no rule book that says we cannot take something as simple as a balloon pumpkin and infuse a little variety, … Read more

Memory like an Elephant

Make me an Elephant Balloon Carter, my four-year old son has been working on writing letters and numbers along with all the other social skills required at that age.  There are those frustrating points when he instantly forgets how to do things.  It can be frustrating for a parent, but what is equally frustrating is … Read more

Restaurant Entertaining

I have spent years learning and creating ways to market and entertain at restaurants.  The influx between regulars and new customers makes it fun and challenging.  Returning customers allow you the opportunity to try out new material.  If it flops or the balloon design is not up to your standard, don’t worry. You have a … Read more

Avatar – Balloon Animal

Balloon Avatar Movie Head

James Cameron’s “Avatar” I haven’t seen the movie yet, but that didn’t stop me from making one of the main characters of the movie Jake Sully. This was the picture I used to develop the balloon sculpture. Let me know what you think of the design?  I always like reading your comments. Subscribe to Dale’s … Read more

Entertainer Misses Kid’s Birthday Party

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

Oops, I missed another family birthday party.  Not on purpose–I was working.  My relatives have learned not to expect me at family events when it is on the weekend. They know that I will be performing my comedic balloon entertainment somewhere in Chicago and neighboring communities.  My wife, Michelle, will mark off dates on my … Read more

Improving upon My Arsenal of Balloon Animal Designs that are Cute Looking

My goal is simple–to keep improving upon my balloon designs. Which by the way, is a never ending task.  Lately, I have been experimenting with new styles and find tuning some of my older balloon animal designs. I’m taking new designs and applying body, head styles and features to things I normally make at birthday … Read more

OMG, Make up your Mind and Pick Something

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

It never fails, during a marathon of line twisting, just me, my balloons, and what seems to be 1,000 kids with semi-patient parents all waiting for a balloon animal; I will get a well groomed child who when ask what they want, will give me the dreaded blank stare. Their eyes glaze over with a … Read more

Balloon Animals at Orland Park Fox’s Restaurant

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

Magical Balloon-dude Dale will be entertaining at Orland Park’s Fox’s Pub and Restaurant on Friday nights from 6:30-8:30 in December. Bring the family out to see this comedic balloon entertainer Magical Balloon-dude Dale, entertain the entire family with his quick witted humor and jaw dropping balloon creations.

Kid’s Night Orland Park Fox’s Pub

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

Magical Balloon-dude Dale will be entertaining at Orland Park’s Fox’s Pub and Restaurant on Friday nights from 6:30-8:30 in December. Bring the family out to see this comedic balloon entertainer Magical Balloon-dude Dale, entertain the entire family with his quick witted humor and jaw dropping balloon creations.

Kids Night at Fox’s Pub and Restaurant

Balloon Animals Featured Blog Post, by Balloon Artist Dale Obrochta

Magical Balloon-dude Dale will be entertaining at Orland Park’s Fox’s Pub and Restaurant on Friday nights from 6:30-8:30 in December. Bring the family out to see this comedic balloon entertainer entertain the entire family with his quick-witted humor and jaw-dropping balloon creations.