The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
Balloons spinning, fingers flying, and oh crap, I just split a fingernail while popping a balloon. I pop balloons by pinching the balloon between the index fingernail and thumbnail. With a tearing twist, the balloon pops and I am off twisting again. After a while, the nail gets weak and one nail just tears into … Read more
Every day, people counterfeiting works of art that they have seen on the internet. Reputable companies sue people for infringing on their creative work, seek out people who can reproduce designs just because they’re too cheap to hire the artist who originated the design. Society has taught them to right click on the picture and … Read more
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
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
Magical Balloon-dude Dale and company with being entertaining for the guest of the WINGS organization on November 30, 2008, from 10:00, am – 12:00 pm at the Four Season Hotel in Chicago. This is a private event – invite-only.
What is a balloon sculpture, but a twisted piece of art? Balloon sculptures are artwork that deflates. Balloon sculptures can mimics real life situations. Getting a haircut Balloon sculptures is what I do for a living. Feel free to post your own ideas in the comment box below.
I came across an article in the Los Angeles Times about Balloon Animals and Surgical Mask and it’s referring to how entertainers (s) help cheer people up in a time of need. As entertainers, we have to put ourselves into a happy place when entertaining. Things as simple as a balloon animal can make a … Read more
I finally converted this VHS recording to a DVD. I worked for Chicago’s Navy Pier on New Year’s Eve 1996 and was interviewed by James Ward, ABC Channel 7 Food Critic, for their ABC Rock’s New Years’ Eve Party. When this aired later in the evening, I was already at a New Year’s Eve party … Read more
The Chicago White Sox’s have had parades for select fans to march around the US Cellular infield throughout the years. For the past 2-years, I have been performing my kid’s balloon entertainment at the pre-game activities. Since getting my new digital camera, I have been bringing it with me, and at this particular event, some … Read more
This past weekend I participated in the Chicago’s Run to Remember, which is a 5K run-walk for police officers wounded or killed in the line of duty. While walking to the event I passed a series of Chicago Police cars. The 1967 CPD car caught my eye just because of the year. I was two … Read more