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swingjunkie New user 83 Posts 
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Hi, my name is Randall. I am a magician a heart, but can use some extra money doing balloons at restaurants that might not be down for magic. I'd also like to be able to make some balloons after my shows for kids.
I have Balloon School, but would like to know how to get the most, quality sculptures for my money starting out. I'll probably never make a huge sculpture, and don't need to know how to make a 14 balloon portable jungle gym. Could someone please tell me, if I were to drop about $200 or so on balloon DVDs, what would you recommend? |
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coma185 Regular user 128 Posts
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I would recommend Bad to the Balloon 1 & 2, Patricia Burnell's Twisted Critters, Mad Hatz and Wild Wearables Vol 1 & 2 to start with. Don's stuff is amazing but can be time consuming, I do some of his stuff for line work and others I do for special occasions and to help me book my next gig.
Good luck, I started the same way and now I enjoy the balloons more than the magic |
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Graham Lee Regular user 109 Posts
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There are some basic instructions on the balloon forum http://www.balloonchat.co.uk and some more advanced models with all the instructions on how to make them on the model of the month section.
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jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts
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Go to youtube.com, type in "balloon twisting", and there are dozens of very good videos showing how to make various balloon animals.
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alee7371 New user 53 Posts
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Check out "Buster Balloon" or Jonathon Fudge in you-tube. Both have excellent balloon animals.
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Rob the Balloon Guy New user West Hartford, CT 96 Posts
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I will second the Buster Balloon recommendation. I will go so far as to say that he's got the best beginning video instructions out there, and they're totally free!
http://www.busterballoon.com/BusterBallo......ist.html |
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Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts
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Het I got a family to feed!!! quit pumping out the free videos.....
I kid of course..... but when your ready to learn the fastest restaurant work that impresses people I do recommend Bad to the Balloon #1 & #2 . Not only do I endorse them I own the company!!
Mark Byrne
AKA Mark the Balloon Guy As seen on the TODAY SHOW www.balloonguy.net Creator of Bad to the Balloon DVD series Go to my store: http://tinyurl.com/Bad2theBalloon |
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seanmcd51 New user 7 Posts
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I can say that I self taught by doing the you-tube thing and going through portfolios of balloon artists.
I still bought Bad to the Balloon 1 AND 2 - both are great and EXACTLY what you're looking for. I'm not kissing Mark's a** here. They're quick, 2 - 3 balloons. Mostly 260's. Not only recognizable but downright impressive. Because I'm more balloon artist than magician I also have Caldwell's videos. I love them and they are some of my favorites. But it doesn't sound like you want to spend ~7 minutes on a balloon sculpture. Do yourself a favor and get B2tB 1&2. Hi Mark. Hi Rob. Funny meeting you guys here. |
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Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts
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On 2010-06-07 16:49, seanmcd51 wrote: You may kiss away 
Thanks Sean
Mark Byrne
AKA Mark the Balloon Guy As seen on the TODAY SHOW www.balloonguy.net Creator of Bad to the Balloon DVD series Go to my store: http://tinyurl.com/Bad2theBalloon |
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FuDD Regular user Tucson, Az. 150 Posts
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Its been said. BTTB 2 is all I own currently.(was the only one in stock at the local magic shop)Williams Magic, love it...Dons stuff is great from what Ive seen and read,though I have yet to purchase any of his dvds.
Ive also Enjoyed Ed Chee Hat Attack and Hat Attack the sequel. http://www.MBD2.com http://www.Balloon-animals.com and like Graham Lee said http://www.balloonchat.co.uk |
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Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts
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Alright to Fudd and anyone else reading this thread. Free shipping for one month on Bad to the Balloon #1 or #2 or both.
Since I am a bit lazy... I will slip a $5 bill in with your orders. Because otherwise I have to change my paypal parameters. It will bill you $30 but you will pay $25. Use a the code : FFM (Free for ME) in the note section on your order no code no discount!!! http://tinyurl.com/Bad2theBalloon This expires midnight on July 8th!!!
Mark Byrne
AKA Mark the Balloon Guy As seen on the TODAY SHOW www.balloonguy.net Creator of Bad to the Balloon DVD series Go to my store: http://tinyurl.com/Bad2theBalloon |
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montymagi Special user Slidell La 752 Posts
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I have to second that. I would say that Marks videos are perfect for restaurant. Quick and cute and that is where the money is in restaurants. I have three or four big things I do for birthdays or special occasions and some stuff I picked up along the way, but if you make even half of what you will find on bad to the balloon 1 & 2 you will be doing great.
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BIGmagiclV Veteran user 375 Posts
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I'm in the same boat as the original poster. Magician who does a little balloon twisting at the end of the show. I do very basic stuff. Dog, sword, giraffe.
Now, my question is...how the hell do you remember more than that? how do you memorize anything more sophisticated? Is it all about muscle memory? Do I have to fill my apartment with mutant failed balloon twistings? Help! |
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coma185 Regular user 128 Posts
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Bigmagic, for me it's about knowing what I am making and not so much memorization. For example, if I'm making a bear, I will say nose, 2 connectors, chin, ear forehead, ear chin, twist instead of 1" bubble, .5" bubble, .5" bubble ect. Also this works when you are doing new designs for a client and you don't have the muscle memory yet, just stop and think what you are making and the twists will come.
Hope that helps Coma |
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BIGmagiclV Veteran user 375 Posts
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For me, I have to do 1 balloon items fairly fast as I only have a limited time. Do you recommend any others I can do easily and fast?
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coma185 Regular user 128 Posts
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Sword, dog, ladybug/turtle, monkey, tiger, bear
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Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts
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On 2010-06-24 23:33, BIGmagiclV wrote: I am missing the Gene to do my own taxes.....
Mark Byrne
AKA Mark the Balloon Guy As seen on the TODAY SHOW www.balloonguy.net Creator of Bad to the Balloon DVD series Go to my store: http://tinyurl.com/Bad2theBalloon |
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Kevinr Inner circle 1854 Posts
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On 2010-06-24 23:33, BIGmagiclV wrote: Just like learning a new magic trick doing it over and over makes flow better.. Don Caldwell Mad Hats and Wild Wearables cant be beat! |
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Scott O. Inner circle Midwest 1143 Posts
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I received Bad to the Balloon Vol 1 the other day. I now have added a shark, a dolphin and a (Modified) duck to my repertoire. There are others on the DVD, but these were easy to do and remember.
BIGmagiclV, I do balloons as an add-on for B-days. So I do quick, one or two balloon creations. If you do the same ones over and over and then add a new one every once in a while, the list starts to get fairly long. Mine includes, lion, cat, wiener dog, tiger, teddy bear, giraffe, airplane, sword, flower, bunny, flying mouse, guitar, ray gun, monkey in a tree, elephant, humming bird, butterfly, heart, alien hat, Dinosaur, pig, poodle, and now the dolphin, shark, duck and a fun frog. That's 26. Not an exhaustive list, but enough to satisfy the desires or most kids. Just make it your business to add a new model this week.
Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time you will reap a harvest, if you do not give up. Galatians 6:9
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twistedace Inner circle philadelphia 3772 Posts
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Learn how to make a few basic balloons and balloon hats. I like being able to make balloons that kids can wear. The sword and poodle are a must as well.
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