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4 States Entertainment
- Joplin, MO
- Balloon Twister
- Travels up to 120 miles
- $100 and up
Overview
Randy has hit the trail for his 18th year entertaining and performing with balloon twisting. Book now for all of 2023. Santa is booking for 2023, book early to ensure your spot, 2022 was a complete sell out. NEW for 2023 Randy has moved to Joplin MO and is now available for balloon twisting and Santa Claus for the 4 States. Contact us today for a quote.
Since 2006 Santa aka Kansas City Claus has provided the best in home visits, photo opportunities, corporate events and other private events in the Kansas City Metro and beyond. Santa is insured and background checked for your protection and peace of mind. Santa is available year round. No event is too big or too small.
18 Reviews
He was amazing! Showed up on time. Was very attentive to the kids. The santa laugh was on point and seemed genuine. Very polite and stood by while our huge family gathered their families one group at a time for photos. He was amazing. I felt bad I should have provided him with a gift and cookies he was that good. haha
We had Santa for our Alumni event in Kansas City on the Plaza and he was awesome! Prompt and great interacting with children and adults, we are so pleased! Not only did he take pictures, he worked the room and was able to connect with all of our guests. Can't wait to work with Kansas City Claus again :)
Santa Claus
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Anna,
Thank you for your kind words. I had a wonderful time visiting with you and all of the guests. I look forward to many more Christmases together.
I hired 4 States Entertainment to do balloon twisting at our Grand Opening. I was unable to attend the event, but my boss stated that the balloon twister was great.
Balloon Twister
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Thank you so much, I look forward to working with more in the future.
Randy was hired as a balloon twister for a project graduation. He showed up on time for the event and was set up and ready to go before the kids arrived. He did such a great job! Balloon twisting was top notch and his personality was great! The kids had a great time with him!
Balloon Twister
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Michelle,
Thank you for the kind words, your event was well planned and the graduates and chaperones were incredible. I look forward to working with you again on future events.
Randy
Randy was courteous and professional for our Fall Festival! He met every challenge the crowd threw at him and smiled throughout the whole gig. The kids had a wonderful time, I can totally see where the excellence shines through. I would definitely recommend 4 States Entertainment for any function with a crowd eager for something spectacular!
Balloon Twister
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Sydney,
Thank you for your kind words, I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Randy
Randy was terrific!
Balloon Twister
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Thank you Amy, I look forward to working with you again
Randy
Randy was amazing! Very talented and will be booking again! Thank you so much again!
Balloon Twister
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Thank you so much, it was my pleasure to be a part of your awesome party.
Randy
Santa was a highlight to our Christmas Eve Family party! Highly recommend this Santa!
Santa Claus
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Stacy,
Your family was so sweet, it was my honor.. I look forward to being with you again in the future.
Santa
Santa walked by front door in twinkle of outside lights, waved, and left the Santa bag and disappeared as instructed. Everything was on time.
Santa Claus
Great experience. Would use again.
Santa Claus
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Andrew,
The children were precious and so much fun. Look forward to seeing you again.
Santa
East to book, east to communicate with, great with the kids and no lines! Our Santa experience was sweet and magical! Definitely a new tradition for our holidays!
Children’s Party Entertainment
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Thank you, so much for your kind words. I really enjoyed being with you and can't wait to see you again next year
Merry Christmas,
Santa
Santa was great and would recommend him
Holiday Entertainment
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Juan,
Thank you, I look forward to seeing you again next Christmas.
Santa
We have never used a professional Santa Claus before, but Kansas City Claus was unbelievable! He was on time, put together, and just really brought the Magic with him! Can't wait to see what next year brings!!
Merry Christmas!!
Thanks for being a part of our big day. Everyone enjoyed the balloons and KC Claus was very friendly and a great entertainment for the kids.
Balloon Twister
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Thank you for having me, the Fish on a pole was a big hit. I look forward to working with you again.
Randy was very engaging with the entire crowd and had an excellent selection a balloon twist to offer.
Balloon Twister
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Victoria,
Thank you for having me, I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Very nice guy
Santa Claus
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Thank you, you have a very nice family.
A visit from Kansas City Claus made our Christmas party so special and memorable for our daughters, nieces, and nephews. We were so impressed with Santa, we would 100% recommend and can’t wait to book again!!
Prompt, courteous, professional - very nice job! Good job, Santa.
Santa Claus
Response from 4 States Entertainment:
Renea,
Thank you, it was a pleasure working with you.
Merry Christmas,
Santa
Booking Info
Price Range: $100 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 720 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - State Farm Liability
What to Expect
Please have a parking spot available for Santa. It should be nearby but not in view of the guests. If in a home, please obtain permission for Santa to park on the street a couple of houses away.
Santa will need a sturdy chair without arms. A straight-backed dining chair will work fine. Leave a bit of room behind the chair for family photos if possible.
Make sure that your cameras are charged and ready to go. Try to avoid “backlit” background areas for your pictures such as a window (during the day) or a plain white wall. these backgrounds will cause your camera or cell phone to give poor results. A Christmas Tree makes for a pretty background.
If you have gifts to be passed out be sure that they have labels that are easy to read. Santa REALLY appreciates a helper that can call out the names! All of the gifts should be able to fit into Santa’s Bag, about the size of a 32 gallon trash bag and easily carried by Santa. If there are more presents than bag, Santa may be able to provide an additional bag for a helper to carry.
Make sure that all of your guests have arrived before Santa makes his entrance. Santa will contact you 5-10 minutes prior to his arrival.
Santa quit smoking his pipe many years ago and would prefer to not be around smoke as it makes his suit smell and Mrs. Claus does not appreciate the smell.
If payment is due please place it inside of a Christmas card or a “Letter to Santa” and hand it to Santa at the end of his visit stating “This is something that we would like you to have.”
For Large Family, Business Parties and Special Events:
Santa’s helper should check the children’s hands and faces for sticky or messy areas. Have some wipes to help with this task.
For Large Events, The Kansas City Claus Exclusive Smart Santa is available (Extra Charge will apply for Santa’s assistant)
As an added Bonus for large multi-hour events, we can provide, a Santa Chair, Photo Backdrop, and even Santa’s Mailbox for children to mail their letters.
Have a helper, someone assigned to control the line and crowd.
Depending on how long the visit is, Santa will need hourly breaks. Probably 10 minutes after every 1 hour sitting. Please predetermine a quiet place where Santa can change out of his heavy coat, possibly some cool water and a restroom away from the public.
About
Balloon Twisting
For the past 18 years Randy has provided top notch Balloon Twisting Entertainment to the Kansas City Metro and Beyond.
Now we have been able to move back home to Joplin. Randy is available to twist balloons and entertain guests for any event big or small, Birthday's, Corporate, Hometown Days, no event is too big or too small.
Contact us today to get a quote on your next event.
SANTA CLAUS
When Santa Randy Harbin was very young his love of Christmas and giving was amazingly clear. During the holiday season, he enjoyed Christmas shopping going to the parade and visiting family. He began to dream of someday performing in the parade and being a big part of Christmas. By Middle School, Randy began to perform as a clown and later went on to Clown School.
In 2006 Randy was asked to take his performance to a new level and portray Santa. From the first time, Randy put on the beard and the suit he knew that he was called to be a Claus. Since that day Randy has been Santa Claus professionally for Corporate Functions, Community Events, Home Parties, Parades, Tree Lightings, and much more! For the last 17 years, he has become one of the most requested Claus’ in Kansas City. Now for his 18th season he is bringing his love of Christmas right here to the 4 States. It is never too early to book, Santa Randy is typically sold out around Halloween.
Randy keeps the love of Christmas year-round. He would be honored to be chosen to provide Santa to your upcoming Christmas Event. Please look at the information here on our site and give Santa a call to discuss your event. Let Santa Claus help you bring the wonder of Christmas back!!!!!
Additional Booking Notes
Please have a parking spot available for Santa. It should be nearby but not in view of the guests. If in a home, please obtain permission for Santa to park on the street a couple of houses away.
Santa quit smoking his pipe many years ago and would prefer to not be around smoke as it makes his suit smell and Mrs. Claus does not appreciate the smell.
Santa will need a sturdy chair without arms. A straight-backed dining chair will work fine. Leave a bit of room behind the chair for family photos if possible.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
December 06, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Fundraiser |
December 14, 2024 • 9:30am - 11:30am | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
Past Booked Events
August 24, 2024 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Grand Opening |
June 08, 2024 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
May 17, 2024–May 18, 2024 • 11:00pm - 2:00am | Graduation |
December 31, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 16, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
December 09, 2023 • 10:00am - 4:00pm | Client Appreciation |
December 02, 2023 • 7:00am - 7:30pm | Corporate Gig |
October 14, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
September 23, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Festival |
August 30, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
June 10, 2023 • 9:30am - 11:30am | Nonprofit Event |
June 03, 2023 • All-day event | Graduation Party |
May 06, 2023 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Private event |
April 30, 2023 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Church event |
April 29, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Private event |
April 29, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | House Party |
April 28, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | School Event |
April 01, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 24, 2022 • 8:45pm - 9:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Santa Claus |
December 24, 2022 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 24, 2022 • 9:30am - 10:30am | Home Visit |
December 23, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 23, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Home Visit |
December 23, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Home Visit |
December 23, 2022 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
December 22, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Home Visit |
December 22, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Pancakes with Santa |
December 21, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Neighborhood Event |
December 20, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Home Visit |
December 20, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Private Event |
December 19, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Private Event |
December 19, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 18, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Home Visit |
December 18, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 18, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Cookie with Santa |
December 17, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Home Visit |
December 17, 2022 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Event |
December 17, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Santa Claus |
December 16, 2022 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Private Event |
December 16, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 15, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Event |
December 12, 2022 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 11, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | HOA Event |
December 11, 2022 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | HOA Event |
December 10, 2022 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2022 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Santa Claus |
December 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 08, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Santa Claus |
December 07, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Event |
December 06, 2022 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Private Event |
December 04, 2022 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 03, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Hotel Visit |
December 03, 2022 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Home Visit |
December 03, 2022 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Santa Claus |
December 02, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
December 01, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 28, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Home Visit |
November 27, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Private Special needs Event |
November 26, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Dinner Party |
November 20, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Mini Sessions |
November 13, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Private Event |
November 12, 2022 • 9:00am - 12:00pm | Fundraiser |
November 06, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Mini Sessions |
October 30, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Customer Event |
October 30, 2022 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Church Event |
October 29, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Block Party |
October 29, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 21, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Balloon Twisting |
October 15, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | KCMO |
October 15, 2022 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 14, 2022 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Town Event |
October 13, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 08, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Children's Mercy |
October 08, 2022 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Chili Fest |
October 07, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Public Event |
October 04, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Night out on Crime |
October 02, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | HOA Event |
October 01, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | School Event |
October 01, 2022 • 7:00am - 1:00pm | Work |
September 25, 2022 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Special Day at the K |
September 24, 2022 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 24, 2022 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | KU MED Event |
September 23, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Parks and Rec |
September 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Night Out on Crime |
September 17, 2022 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corp Event |
September 14, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Launch Party |
September 11, 2022 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | HOA Event |
September 10, 2022 • 11:00am - 3:00pm | Corp Event |
September 02, 2022–September 04, 2022 • 5:00am - 8:00pm | Irish Fest |
December 24, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Family event |
December 24, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Home Visit |
December 24, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Family Event |
December 21, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Family Visit |
December 21, 2019 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Visit with Santa |
December 21, 2019 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Donuts with Santa |
December 20, 2019 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Family Christmas |
December 16, 2019 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Private Family Event |
December 15, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Family Event |
December 15, 2019 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Family Visit |
December 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2019 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Visit Santa |
December 14, 2019 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Private Event |
December 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Event |
December 12, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2019 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm | Tree Lighting |
December 08, 2019 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Community Event |
December 08, 2019 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Breakfast with Santa |
December 07, 2019 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2019 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Visit with Santa |
December 07, 2019 • 10:00am - 12:00pm | Breakfast with Santa |
December 05, 2019 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | School event |
December 01, 2019 • 10:00am - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 30, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Community Event |
November 30, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Sporting Event |
November 23, 2019 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Santa Arrives |
Set List
Santa will do sing a longs
Rudolph
Santa Claus is coming to town
Jingle Bells
Traditional Christmas Songs
Influences & Inspiration
All of the Santa's that have come before me. I am a student of the Santa Claus Conservatory, and a recent graduate of the worlds oldest Santa Claus School, CW Howard Santa School in Midland Michigan.
I am also a member of IBRBS and FORBS.
My number 1 influence was and is my uncle, when we we're children he portrayed Santa and made sure single moms and children had Christmas. He truly was a Saint
Setup Requirements
A Large Straight back Chair
Gifts for children (if you'd like Santa to hand out)