Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Balloon Council? How can I reach The Balloon Council? When were balloons invented? Where does the latex used in balloons come from? Are latex balloons biodegradable? What happens to balloons that fly away? Are sea mammals at risk? What about balloon...

Balloon Facts

Position Papers Small Children – Avoiding Choking Accidents: Warning Labels and Adult Supervision Work Latex Allergies: Understanding Who’s at Risk Balloon Litter: A Disintegrating Issue Balloon Releases: Environmental Fact or Fiction? Small Children...

My Other Car is a Honda

My Other Car is a Honda   Race Order Entry # Driver Name Car Name Mass (grams) Length (inches) Width (inches) Height (inches) Distance Traveled (feet) Running Time (seconds) 2 17 Michael Shibata My Other Car is a Honda 32 11 10 4 6.67 8.91   Balloon car...

The beginings of BalloonHQ.com

The beginings of BalloonHQ.com BalloonHQ has existed for 20 years. This is how it began. The following messages were posted to various places by Larry Moss, founder of BalloonHQ. The following note was posted to the Usenet group alt.magic on Jan 7, 1992 Here’s a...

Building Your Balloon Show

Building Your Balloon Show The Power of Effective Pricing by Smarty Pants Yesterday I had lunch with King Marvin. There are more magicians per capita in Chicago than anywhere else on the planet, but no one else is quite like King Marvin. He dresses in a magnificently...

A Dog On Hat

A Dog On Hat Patricia Bunnell This creation makes a very simple/cheesy “Pluto” type dog, on a hat. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 1: Inflate a blush 260 leaving about a 3 1/2″ tip. Make 2 bubbles that are about 2 1/2″ each and lock twist them...

Talk Turkey

Talk Turkey Magical Balloon Michael Michael Philo With Thanksgiving around the corner Turkeys are popular in the balloon world so this month I will share my Turkey and Bird Hat instructions. Let’s start with a Turkey. You’ll need seven Balloons total for...