Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 14:01:29 -0400
To: mackee77@pop.prodigy.net, "balloon@balloonhq.com" <balloon@balloonhq.com>
From: Steve Brown <steve@theatrefx.com>
Subject: Re: Let me entertain you!


>1-....any ideas for balloons on stage entertainment???

Hi,

Quite a few things that are obvious...magically: Needle Thru Balloon...maybe a
floating balloon, or a zombie balloon...I would ask Bob's premission first, but
Bob Little used to produce a person from a giant weather balloon ( basically
they would step forward when the balloon was popped ) ( I've had thoughts about
doing this as a giant "Card in Balloon" bit, with the produced person holding
the card..for that matter, it could be a signed card if you can find a way to
get the signed card off the stage.  There are the electric props where you
shoot a balloon to reveal a card...lots of stuff.

Balloon decorators explode balloons..this could be used for a finale....some
decorative balloons above the stage...maybe stuffed with confetti...they
explode and add to a snowstorm effect.....huge balloons stuffed with smaller
balloon, hanging over the audience, could be a great way to end a balloon
act...( hmmm..would be a lot of work....but bunches of 160 sculptures
inside....balloon pops and the audience is showered with balloon animals.....)

With weaving, or SDS frame, or Rouse Matrix...an entire backdrop could be
constructed.  One of the coolest things I ever saw, was the Mardi Gras mask
"curtain" used at the IBAC awards banquet a few years back.  This beautiful and
elaborate mask would open and close ...and would be a gorgeous way to present a
full magic show.....

Anybody wanna take this further and brainstorm..let me know.
Steve
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