The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
I grew up in an era of only four major TV stations in the Chicagoland area. WGN was the station to watch as a child as it was the home of the Bozo Circus Show. Before Krusty the Clown, Pennywise, Ronald McDonald, or the Insane Clown Posse – Bozo was “The Clown.” So when asked … Read more
I’m so tired of seeing the three balloon wrap to cover a frame or pole that I had to create a video showing a different option. I know some people who will say, “Dale, the three balloon spiral wrap is easy, quick, and if it breaks, can be fixed instantly.” Well, to that, I say, … 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
The Princess Sword Mashup Sarah looks up at me very excited and asks for a unicorn, followed by her two older brothers asking for swords. Full combat sets forth, and Sarah looks at her brothers, and the excitement drains from her face as she realizes she really wants a sword. This is not the first … Read more
Girls love unicorns, and over the years, I’ve made many different types using different balloons. Today, I share several unicorn head styles using hearts, LOL, and the standard 260 balloons. Over the years, I have learned that you don’t have to get too detailed with unicorns as long as the head is detailed and the … Read more
If it has not happened yet, it is going to. It is just a matter of time. Balloon after balloon you inflate is defective, and you are now stuck with a bag of bad balloons. It happens to the best of us. I laugh when I read posts that say you should return a defective bag of … Read more
Have you ever tried to cook a chicken with a beer can stuck inside it? No matter how careful you are, the chick is just top-heavy and wants to fall over. Years ago, I was not sure where my mom bought this handy little device, but we had a rack that you push into the … Read more
Learn how to make balloon animals in just minutes Introducing the ONLY balloon animal instructions that are 100% DESIGNED FOR KIDS that incorporates the previous balloon sculpture twists, along with EDUCATING them on spelling and fun facts! Fans of Balloon Twisting are saying…. “Love what I saw. Balloons animals I used to hate, but now … Read more
Yes, this is made out of only one balloon. Think small. Think tiny bubbles. The first few times you try this, you will probably run out of balloon. That’s OK. You will get the proportions right. I cannot take credit for this creation. It’s an example of what you can learn when you share at … Read more
This is great for church services, vacation bible schools, Sunday Schools…anything to do with Christian ministry and teaching others about Christ. John Holmes has a multi balloon Christ on the Cross presentation that is just phenomenal. Get his video/DVD if you can find it. It’s awesome! This one will be done in two parts. The … Read more