We are Experienced Balloon Twisters for Large Community Events beyond the Cedar Rapids IA area!
We specialize in twisting balloons for 100+ guests at City and Community Events with imaginative & popular creations!
You May Have Seen Us!
> Oelwein "Independence Celebration" Oelwein, IA
> Monster Jam Sponsored by "America's Best" in Moline, IL
> Epworth "Town & Country Days" Epworth, IA
> Martin Luther King Jr Community Center "Family Fun Days" in Rock Island, IL
> March of Dimes "March For Babies" in Dubuque, IA
> The PlayStation New Years Eve "Glow" Celebration, Cedar Rapids, IA
> Vinton "Party In The Park" Vinton, IA
> Allamakee County Fair, Waukon, IA
> Dubuque County Fair, Dubuque, IA
Living Characters Balloon twisting was a huge hit at our recent event! They had prompt responses in setting up details for the event. Showed up early to set up. They were so respectful to each child who wanted a balloon character (which all looked amazing) The organization of their set up was also much appreciated. We will be using their services again in the future at our events! Much recommended for an added Twist to your event!
Santa was replacing a retired legend and he did a wonderful job as my new go to. He will be hired again.
Response from Living Characters:
And "Santa Dale" loved every minute of it too! Looking forward to next year. Thank you Matt,
~ Virginia and Roger Poole
Santadale.wixsite.com/santadale
Fun and amazing balloon creations!! Great interaction with the children! Will use for future events!
Response from Living Characters:
Thank you so very much! We had a great time making sheep, turtles, dragonflies and even a few bow & arrows!
The crowds were great and the children were all loved. Thank you for inviting us to your wonderful event!
What a great job they did. Arrived early and was extremely impressed. Would book again and recommend!
Response from Living Characters:
Thank you so very much!! It was an absolute JOY to be a part of your gift to your quests. So many wonderful furbabies & they ALL were Santa's Favorite!!
(Our furbabies LOVED the freeze dried duck hearts they enjoyed Christmas morning!)
Thank you!
~ Virginia Rice & Santa Dale
LivingCharacters.com
SantaDale.Wix.com/SantaDale
319-550-9233
Photos from this event
I booked "Ginger the Clown" and "Boxcar Crowley" for our school carnival to twist balloons, and I couldn't be happier! They were efficient, friendly, and the kids LOVED them! They were wonderful to work with, adorable in their costumes, and their balloon creations were amazing. I will definitely look into using them again next year!
Response from Living Characters:
We at Living Characters could not be happier with such a wonderful crowd!! Everyone were having fun with ALL the activities you offered.
Thank you very much for having us be a part of your celebration!
~ Virginia and Roger of
LivingCharacters.com
(We are having the sign you made for Ginger tge Clown & Boxcar Crowley laminated! We Love It!!)
Although she showed up late, she called to let me know, and then stayed a little later to make up the time.
I had to put a 40 dollar down payment, and she didn't even show up! She said her tire popped, and she was in Muscatine! So unprofessional & she refuses to give me a refund
Response from Living Characters:
I gave her MY FULL refund of $20 before her event ended knowing I could not make her event in the professional manner required when I had to change a flat tire in my full clown costume. The additional refund she demanded from me was the $20 deposit Gig Salad charged her for using their service and was not my responsibility to pay for. I was quickly accommodating.
Ginger started with a few magic tricks and quickly began TEACHING the children how to make balloon animals! She was wonderful at keeping everyone's attention and all the kids loved her! We will be hiring her again for sure!
Price Range: $100 per hour
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Comercial General Liability
Unions: WCA = World Clown Association
I arrive 15-30 minutes early (unbilled) to prepare for the performance, if there is any set up that I will need. I give a full hours-worth of entertainment for every hour paid for. I leave the establishment as clean as it was when I had arrived with a hearty THANK YOU to all.
We specialize in twisting balloons for 100+ guests at City and Community Events with imaginative popular creations! We are most known for our personal entertainment we give to each child as we make their balloon creations. It may seem like we are just clowning around, but the children know it is our balloons that have all the character!
I have all my own props, games, books & prizes but always happy to take donated items such as toys and books so that I may share them with all the boys and girls. When I do adult Halloween parties as a Scary Witch, I expect there to NOT be children under the age of 15, as I can become very wicked in deed!
| October 03, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
| August 10, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| April 02, 2023 • 11:00am - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
| December 18, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
| December 04, 2021 • 8:00am - 12:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| August 28, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Festival |
| December 21, 2019 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
| May 18, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | School Assembly |
| September 03, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Festival |
| July 22, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| June 21, 2017 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| September 17, 2016 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
| August 01, 2015 • 1:00am - 4:00am | Fundraiser |
| December 13, 2014 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
Every party I do is based on the needs and wants of the age and group you have. I gear my performance to the prominent ages and make sure there are games, stories & prizes for all.
Balloon Twisting Creations may include, but are not limited to:
Animals, Hats, Wands, Flowers, Weapons & Seasonal Favorites!
Oh so many comedians but my favorite childrens performer is Billie Hayes (Witchiepoo, Weenie the Genie & Mammy Yokum). As a child adored Captain Kangaroo, Sesame Street & the Electric Company but with age comes wisdom and I have a great respect for Red Skelton, Lucielle Ball & Carol Burnett. I like to throw a little education (if I can) into my performances and doing it in a way the children won't even notice is even more fun!
I have all my own props and necessities! I can perform in any size venue! A room adequate for your quests to walk hand in hand (not shoulder to shoulder) in a circle can give a nice area for everyone to be able to participate!
I like to have a "some-what accurate" number of quests to expect.
Altoona, IA 
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1 Verified Booking Lacy S. said “Laura went ABOVE and BEYOND for our church event. She interacted well with the kids, met all of my expectations, balloon twisting skills were top notch…”
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9 Verified Bookings Sam U. said “Amazing balloons. Amazing jokes. Worth every penny. Highly recommend.”
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