From: DaisyTheClown123@aol.com
Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 22:28:03 EST
Subject: Advice on building a routine
To: clowns@yahoogroups.com, Balloon@balloonhq.com

I am trying to put together a routine I can use for Birthday parties.  I 
really don't know much about doing this.  I have lots of bits and gags and 
simple comedy tricks, etc. but I need to put a bunch of stuff together into a 
cohesive routine.  For now I want a routine based around balloons because 
they are inexpensive and I am familiar with them.  After I've done some 
parties I'll hopefully be able to afford some other props, etc.  I especially 
want to get a puppet to be my "sidekick" and "helper."  I am looking for a 
large lion or monkey hand puppet (where I control the hands, not the mouth of 
the puppet).  I already have lots of ideas for using a puppet, but in the 
meantime could you folks give me some pointers on a balloon routine?  More 
bits would be great, but a cohesive routine is what I need.  Oh well, I'm 
starting to ramble so I'd better go.
Keep Spreadin' Smiles!
      *Daisy*
Robin McKerracher
See my website at www.daisytheclown.homestead.com!