This is one of my favorite type of shows, where the starting point of balloon art leads to bigger things. Chuck Young is an author whose first children’s book deals with grief and loss, using the imagery and concepts of balloon people. It is unlike any other print-based art you’ve seen relating to balloons. I […]

This episode of the Jam Room sets the record for most instances of the phrase “Chicagoland area.” Dale is a well-seasoned performer who began learning in an analog world, and has changed with the times to deal with the reality of digital screens everywhere. He is sharing his insights through his Restaurant Entertainment Facebook page, […]

You know her youtube and if you don’t know her apparel line, you soon will. Holly George has been twisting since she was just a girl and her parents actually encouraged it! We check in on all her current doings, how to move cities and still keep a business, and why youtube isn’t as scary […]

I describe Drew Ripley as a Jack-of-all-trades and master-of-many. He is a true Renaissance man and as such, a great asset to the balloon art community. You may have seen his work as part of many Airigami projects, both twisting and behind the scenes. He will be part of team Canada at World Balloon Convention […]

This week’s Jam Room features a balloon twister who approaches our art from a rare position. Kira Larkin is blind. She has been twisting balloons since childhood. We talk about the challenges of twisting without sight, and the modifications she has found to learn balloon designs and to handle twisting for events. Kira doesn’t have […]

The Jam Room is a place where talk about balloons is just the beginning. Sometimes, like today, we go deeper. Taoism, music theory, and architecture are all on the docket this time. Do you know what tensegrity is? Or why noted American architect Buckminster Fuller called the balloon the perfect architectural form? You will after […]

It’s always a joy to talk to Smarty Pants of Chicago. He’s a full time entertainer who continues to innovate and experiment, and it pays off. Since we last spoke, he established a group project called The Chicago Kid Show All Stars. We talk about the ins and outs of collaboration, and how it has […]

Craig Cash has been a balloon entertainer for over 15 years. He is at a point in his career where he describes himself as “comfortable in his own skin.” His balloon origins are similar to many, but his decision to quit a job due to balloons is definitely unique. Right now Craig has a download […]

John Justice rarely sits still, but we got him to come back to the jam room. We talk about the importance of thorough communication with clients, upselling, and professionalism. We also cover John’s upcoming teaching gigs in the balloon world. If you can get to the Coney Island jam next week in NYC, Bauldy Clown […]

OK, I gave him that title, he didn’t claim it, so settle down. But what else can I say about someone who not only runs his own local balloon business, but continues to maintain the #1 go to source for instructional DVDs, directs a huge successful convention in FLOAT and just launched a new industry […]