How do you entertain?

Started by alysia, August 04, 2012, 03:26:59 PM

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alysia

I've read that you must be an entertainer in addition to a balloon twister to really entertain people. So how do you entertain? Do you tell jokes, do magic tricks in between balloons? I'm looking for specific ideas/tricks! Thanks!

nippy99

#1
When you make a balloon model 'live' in front of an audience do they stand there looking bored and unhappy? Or do they smile, laugh and communicate with you? If it is the second one, then you are entertaining already :-)
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funat60

#2
Thanks nippy, that also helped me out.  I'm not a good one liner and I was afraid I was short changing the kids, but they do laugh and talk to me so I guess everything is ok after all!
Millie
Twisting Grandma

alysia

#3
Okay, thanks! I've thought about getting a few very simple magic tricks to do in between twisting here and there, but maybe I'll hold off for now.

Pam Pearce

#4
I talk... not very quietly.. but at a level everyone around can hear.. and about anything and everything that is going on...

The model I am making, the event I am at, if its anyones special day, if not make one up, the clothes they are wearing, we make up slogans for the 'labels' the shopping bags they are carrying, their names, some spelt backwards are hilarious!!  Megan = Nag em, Naomi = I moan.. to name just two... the venue we are working at.. the fun things happening in the news  (not the serious or political stuff unless we can make fun at it)... just general everyday things...

Your personality will find its own level of working its not something that can really be taught.. just keep practising your art, it will come... I would never have classed myself as an 'Entertainer' as I was always and still am most of the time the 'side kick' to Him.. and he is very different to me as he is more the 'cheeky chappie'

One of the reasons I give for not mouth inflating when asked is 'And stop talking!!!'

Your own character will come, dont force it just be patient, Rome was not built in a day remember...

Pam
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