From: Kneema1@aol.com
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 21:02:56 EST
Subject: Re: BAlloon Swallowing
To: balloon@balloonhq.com

In a message dated 12/17/2000 3:05:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
balloon-d-request@balloonhq.com writes:

<< his time i aim to describe a single balloon butterfly
 (again an original, i think)
 as always reply with any problems in queries.
 
 start with a fully inflated 260Q well burped (such an ugly phrase)
 tie off and then create a 2-3 inch bubble followed by a 1 inch pinch
 twist, a 1 1/2 inch bubble for the head and a 1/2 inch pinch twist.
 twist this last bubble well as it will form an open end and then split
 twist it to form two eyes. make these first bubbles hard by squeezing
 air into it just before tying.
 
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 now form a 1/2 inch spacer and a 1 inch pinch twist
 (again well twisted as it will form an end)
 now start from the other end of the balloon and tie a knot in the
 nipple. form a 1 inch pinch twist with this knot.
 then, bringing the two most recent 1 inch pinch twists together lock
 twist the large bubble about 1 1/2 inches up from the pinch twists to
 form a * shape
 now halve the large bubble and twist at the joint just formed.
 pop the spacer bubble and join the two halves at the joint between the
 wings and the pinch twist in the body.
 to complete add a happy smile on the head and two  =95=95   eyes
 
 note:
    if the wings pop (don't worry it gets easier) you can take the
 body and explain that this is the caterpillar as you add the wings
    this model looks best on a stick.
  >>
I Have just returned from a trip to Las Vegas, where we were treated to a 
Dinner/Magic show.  Great food, Great Show..The performer was Fielding
West.  After all his tricks he swallowed a white 260.  I read about it on 
this list but I had not seen it done.  I squeemished the whole time thinking 
the balloon was going to pop in his mouth BUT it did not and he Swallowed the 
WHOLE thing..and then talked funny after that...He was great..  Vivian