Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 00:07:18 -0400
From: B & E Glenday <glenday@sympatico.ca>
To: Balloon List <balloon@balloonhq.com>
Subject: Upscale costume for twisting?

Hello folks!
    I am booked to do a formal affair as a twister (not as a clown,
which is my usual gig), and have decided (with the bride's approval) to
dress in "fun-formal" attire. What I have in mind is black slacks,
tuxedo shirt with a flashy cummerbund and bowtie, and a tophat or bowler
hat or some such item to add a bit of flair; something that says "I'm
the entertainer" instead of "I'm the waiter, may I clear your table?"
:o). I have some time to confirm what I'll be wearing, since the wedding
is in early September.
    My questions to you seasoned entertainers who may be familiar with
this sort of atmosphere for twisting are:
1. Do you have any suggestions for carrying/storing balloons that won't
cover up my "formal" attire too much?  I'll need to roam a little (we'll
be on a pool patio, 250 guests).
2. Do you have any other suggestions for good twisting attire that would
be suitable for a formal wedding but would sufficiently make me
distinctive as the entertainer?
    Thanks in advance for your input. Should anyone prefer to reply
privately, I will summarize your great ideas to post to the list.

Elizabeth
a.k.a. Melodie the Clown
or perhaps:
Twizzy Lizzy or Ms Liz the Twistin' Wiz? ...still working on a non-clown
name!