Balloon School
NOTE: This is a special order item that may take slightly longer to receive once
ordered.

Be prepared to be blown away
When I first heard about this DVD I thought no way could a
DVD on balloons be worth $50 (else where) but I was comparing
it to all the videos I had seen
This is not like any of the videos you have seen
These aren't your grandpas balloon poodles. We're talking
about FULL-ON works of art that make people want to hire you and pay you to
"Twist!"
If you love performing--and you're ready to get paid for it--take a lesson from
one of the most successful balloon sculptors in the business, Joe Montella!
Grab some 260Qs and your personality, Balloon School is in session!
Who Needs Balloon School?
Hobbyists who love making beautiful art for people? Practically everyone
loves balloon sculptures. This is one of the only arts in the world that takes
so little time to master and gives so much! If you like making people smile, get
Balloon School!
Working Professional Magicians looking to add extra value to their
services. Get paid (a lot) more after learning just the basic nine! Imagine
doubling your current fees!
Balloon Artists looking for better material. You wont find a more marketable
set of sculptures than the set Joe teaches in Balloon School!
Entrepreneurs looking for a way to make a living doing something fun and
exciting! This isnt just an instructional DVD set. Joe's tips on getting
hired, cold-calling, and maximizing your income make it a powerful business tool
that has the power to change your future.
Balloon School is excellent for any performer, teacher, dentist, preacher,
salesperson, parent, grandparent, uncle, big brother, big sister (the little
ones too), magician, manager, presenter, boyfriend, girlfriend, scientist,
doctor, pediatrician, or clown... anyone who was born to perform!
Get ready! School is in session!
You'll Learn:
The Tools:
The Balloons - How to select the ones you'll use, properly blow them up,
tie them efficiently, and care for them in between gigs.
The Pump - How to select one that works for you.
The Apron - Design a performance apron to comfortably transport all of
your gear!
The Techniques:
The Basic Building Blocks of all Balloon Sculpture
The Bubble - The starting line. Just latex and air. It doesn't get any
simpler than this. But if you don't know how the pros do it, even the bubble can
be a challenge.
The Match - The secret to making two bubbles the same size.
The Lock - The key to locking two bubbles together so they'll hold
position.
The Loop - A very useful tool because you can make it pretty much any
size you want. Pin Hole-ing the balloon - Technique to deflate the balloon
mid-sculpture, this gives you tremendous control.
The Pinch-twist (The Teddy Bear Ear) - Joe says this is the most valuable
of all the fundamental techniques... In fact, Joe's GIANT Penguin is 70%
pinch-twists!
The Heart Manipulation - Who says diamond's are a girl's best friend?
This technique gets a lot of use--especially on Valentine's Day.
The Poodle Tail - This technique is fun and easy, and it makes your
poodle look like he just won a dog show. Also makes antennae look great!
Eyes, Ears, Mouth, Nose, Headlights, Spots, Etc. - How to add the
finishing features to your balloon sculptures.
The Basic Nine Balloon Sculptures:
Dog - Quick and easy to make, you'll master this popular sculpture in no
time!
Giraffe - An easy variation on the dog, highly recognizable, and great
for kids.
Sword - The easiest balloon you'll ever make.
Flower - Pretty simple, great looking, and fun to give! Does not require
water.
Airplane - A little more difficult, but you're ready for this GREAT
giveaway!
Heart - Love is in the AIR!
Butterfly - A beautiful, impressive, and lifelike sculpture. A very
popular request!
Teddy Bear - Slightly more difficult, but worth the effort. This is a
CROWD PLEASER.
Cat (Tiger) - Great for kids. No litter box required!
Advanced Balloons:
These are Joe's Most Requested Advanced Sculptures
Palm Tree - A cool and impressive sculpture on it's own AND a great
sculpture to build on. Can sit on a table!
Monkey - EVERYBODY LOVES A MONKEY!
Monkey on Palm - Great for men, women, kids, EVERYONE!
Teddy Bear on Heart - If you're working on Valentines Day you'll make
this sculpture hundreds of times!
Man (Man with Sword, Baseball Player, Hockey Player, Golfer, Soccer
Player, Basketball Player) - One of the most requested and versatile balloons.
Great for boys!
Mermaid - This is a favorite with the ladies! It's a highly detailed
balloon and it comes with Joe's highest recommendation.
Baseball Cap - Adults and teens LOVE hats. This will be one of your most
requested sculptures!
Jester's Hat - This crazy cap gets HUGE laughs. Especially popular at
birthday parties!
Advanced Butterfly - They LOVE this one.
Ladybug (Turtle) - They LOVE this one EVEN MORE!
Motorcycle (Woman on Motorcycle, Man on Motorcycle, Monkey on Motorcycle)
- Here's another fantastic balloon for the guys. It's a MUST-HAVE for you as a
working professional.
Penguin -
Diamond Ring - One of Joe's most frequently requested balloons. Couples
ask for this one all the time!
Chicken - This is one people will challenge you with all the time. Joe's
chicken looks AWESOME, and yours will too.
Rose - This one makes a GREAT opener!
GIANT Five Balloon Tiger - This one blows people away!
Please note: All advanced sculptures feature an in-depth, over-the-shoulder
recap from the balloon Cam.
How to construct GIANT SCULPTURES
Joe regularly gets hired to create life-size promotional sculptures. Where do
you start when you want to make a life-size 57 Chevy out of balloons? How about
a LARGER-THAN-LIFE Penguin? Joe breaks it down step-by-step and helps you get
started creating these unique and EXTREMELY MARKETABLE works of art. Steps to
Success: The Business side of Balloon Entertainment
How to Make Money as a Balloon Artist - If you're ready to GO PRO, you'll
love Joe's advice on restaurant work, the difference between working in
corporate owned restaurants V. "mom and pop" shops, birthday parties,
what to charge, and a few words on agencies.
Once You're Making Money, how to Maximize your Income! Creating a buzz,
generating positive word-of-mouth, networking, building rapport with your
clients, customer service and sales tips, LIVE FOOTAGE of Joe making cold calls,
and Joe's book recommendations.
Dealing with Rejection - Joe gels to it naturally, but here's a pep talk
and some tips that make sure you don't let rejection get you down.
Dealing with Hecklers - It's gonna happen. Here are Joe's guidelines on
how to handle the situation. No one-liners here because every situation is
different.
Bonus Material:
Inserting Objects into your sculptures (Ladybug) - Imagine giving a
prospect your phone number this way!
Performance Montage - See Joe live in action as he becomes "The
Balloon Guy" and works the Las Vegas Strip. See how he interacts with the
kids, the parents, and everyone in between!
Super Super
This is the best foundation on balloon twisting I have found
NOTE: This is a special order item that may take slightly
longer to receive once ordered.
$45.00