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Keith Brock New user 57 Posts 
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I came upon a problem the other day that I didn't have a solution for so I figured I'd ask.
What do you do if someone says that they have a latex allergy? Keith |
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Jestnjoker Elite user 440 Posts
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Don't make them a balloon.
Jeff Wright
www.WrightEntertainment.biz Voted Best Party Entertainer in Cleveland, Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Awards |
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Keith Brock New user 57 Posts
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Not the answer I was looking for. Of course I'm not going to hand them a balloon if they tell me they have an allergy.
Is there any type of non latex balloon out there for twisting? Keith |
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Wes Holly Special user Cincinnati, OH, USA 644 Posts
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More info please - was this at a strolling gig where you approached them? and no, there aren't any latex free balloons for twisting.
Random thoughts ... If you are asking what you can carry around with you to offer to someone who can't have a balloon then there is a world of possibilities. If you are asking what your reply should be when told this, retreat into your character and tell them a funny story about how grandpa sailed across a lake in a leaky washtub. In other words, don't dwell on what they can't have and don't say "I'm sorry". Ask if they would like to see a magic trick instead - I have often used this as an alternative when strolling and happened to approach someone who is allergic. |
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Jestnjoker Elite user 440 Posts
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Sorry, couldn't help myself.
Jeff Wright
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Countage Veteran user Charlotte 361 Posts
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I met a lady the other night who was allergic to latex. She said I cant make a balloon for her but I can make one for all of her thirteen kids. lol.
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Jay Ward Veteran user Flowery Branch, GA 328 Posts
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Ha! Took me about 20 seconds to get that joke grenade! lol!
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Mike Maturen Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts
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Please be aware that latex allergies are actually fairly rare. What many people are calling a latex allergy is actually contact dermatitis. A person TRULY allergic to latex would not be able to wear underwear, bra, pantyhose, etc.
That being said, there is no need to take risks. If a person says they are allergic to latex, I like the idea of doing a magic trick. Also, do NOT stretch and snap the balloons near them. The minute amounts of powder used to release the balloons from the mold will contain latex proteins. By snapping the ballons, you are, in essence, creating an airborne allergen for them.
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment The Magic and Mayhem of Mike Maturen 989-335-1661 mikematuren@gmail.com AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life" member: International Magician's Society |
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derrick Inner circle I dug holes for 1044 Posts
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I had a female guest go into a near rage one day a few years back when twisting after accidentially brushing a balloon against her. What amazed me was that I didn't run across the room and start twisting right next to her. I worked my way her direction making hats and whatnot over the course of a half an hour maybe more. She acted like her throat was going to swell up and she was going to die on the spot. I personally think she was shooting for a meal comp but from that day forward I have given a wide birth to anyone saying they have a latex allergy.
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DATMagic Veteran user Shreveport, La 304 Posts
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I had a child just yesterday come up with a napkin in his hand and asked if the balloons were made of latex. When I said yes, he said he could have one, but he had to hold it with his napkin so it wouldn't touch his skin. After asking his mom if it was ok, I made the balloon and decided to give it to the parent so they could give it to the child. She laughed, picked up a napkin and took the balloon handing it to her son saying she also had a latex allergy. I don't think if I knew a child had an allergy even if the parent was standing right there that I would give the balloon directly to the child. That seems like trouble waiting to happen there.
David
David A Trombetta
DAT does the Trick DATdoestheTrick.com 
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts
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I do not use balloons in my shows, but when I did my silent (read: mime-dependant) cabaret act, part of the act combined balloons and mime. One evening I was scheduled to do table hopping after the show and planned on using the few balloons I had left over to incorporate into a card effect. I had a table where 4 out of the 6 people told me that they in fact had contact dermatitis. My solution to that - which worked just perfectly - was to use a napkin to fold a small animal out of it and use that in place. In the end, the spectator still got a souvenir out of it.
My suggestion would be to either perform a magic effect for them, or, learn some basic napkin folding characters or a bit of origami, which can be done as a substitute and then given away. |
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Keith Brock New user 57 Posts
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I actually like the origami idea. Might pick some of it up.
My fear is always that if I start performing magic for them, that everyone will want to see magic and lose interest in the balloons which most likely I am specifically there for. |
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts
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On 2011-08-09 12:10, Keith Brock wrote: I would say that unless you are doing both magic and balloons, a magic effect as a substitution for a balloon would work, but if you are doing an event primarly as a balloon twister, then stick with non-magic substitutions if you feel that may happen. |
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Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts
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On 2011-08-09 12:10, Keith Brock wrote: Trust me that won't happen..... I don't care if your Lance Burton doing magic in a restaurant Balloon will trump magic any day.
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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Jestnjoker Elite user 440 Posts
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I have to agree with Mark. I was hired for a back tie, adults only party a few months ago. 5 hours of entertainment. I was supposed to start with balloons and then move on to magic. I did balloons for a few hours, got out my close-up magic, and had a lady grab my arm and ask "Are you going to do more balloons?!?" I got the balloons back out and stayed 30 minutes passed midnight doing balloons. (Was tipped very nicely from the host too as he was standing there jokingly ranting at all the guests that each of those balloons is costing him 20 bucks!)
Jeff Wright
www.WrightEntertainment.biz Voted Best Party Entertainer in Cleveland, Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Awards |
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts
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Balloons may trump magic in most cases, but I guarantee there are some places where it would not (such as a room full of globophobics). All kidding aside, I did a show for kids once where they wanted more magic than they did balloons. Still to this day, I have no idea why...
@Jestnjoker: That is a funny story! Thanks for sharing! |
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Leland Inner circle St Louis 1180 Posts
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I did an event that I was hired to do balloons then magic. I explained that once the balloons come out it's hard to make them go away. Kids and the adults wanted balloons. I ended up doing only balloons that day.
Life of Magic!
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Bad to the Balloon Inner circle Clearwater Florida 2116 Posts
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On 2011-08-10 16:55, Dr_J_Ayala wrote: Globophobics convention the most boring place on earth. 
Either your magic is very good or your balloons are....
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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Jestnjoker Elite user 440 Posts
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Good magic may be more impressive than good balloons when standing side by side, but balloons are a walking advertisement (a very bright, cool looking advertisement) while close-up magic may not self-promote at all when the audience is at a small table in a large busy restaurant or at a cocktail party.
Jeff Wright
www.WrightEntertainment.biz Voted Best Party Entertainer in Cleveland, Nickelodeon Parents' Picks Awards |
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts
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On 2011-08-11 11:03, Jestnjoker wrote: Exactly. There are kids/adults out there for whom balloons do nothing. Yeah, they look cool, but that is about it. I realize that is not the norm, but some people just are not excited by balloons and balloon sculptures. |
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