Learn this New Cute Spider by Zoomalata, the Balloon Guy

Hello Zoomies (that is what I call my fans),

There is a new video on The Balloon Guy Channel on Youtube. I make a fun new cute spider. There are two different options…which one do you like best?

If you are interested in learning how to make this below I will be teaching it in the new balloon class for beginners which will start by January 31, 2025. For more information on the course please sign up for our newsletter at, https://forms.gle/9kejUdPzvNpSKmYA7 Click Here to Sign Up for information.

Thank you for all of you who watch my videos,

Zoomalata, the Balloon Guy

And now here is the video for you to watch:

Say “Thank You” with a Twist: Zoomalata’s Balloon Flower Bouquets

In a world of digital communication, a handwritten thank you note can feel like a rare and precious gem. But what if you could take your gratitude to the next level? Introducing Zoomalata’s balloon flower bouquets – a unique and delightful way to show your appreciation to businesses and organizations in Northeast Wisconsin.

Why Choose Balloon Flowers?

Flowers have long been a symbol of gratitude and appreciation. But let’s face it, traditional bouquets can be a bit predictable. Zoomalata’s balloon flower bouquets offer a fun and whimsical alternative that is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. They’re eye-catching and will brighten up any space. 

Types of Balloon Flower Bouquets:

At Zoomalata, we offer a variety of balloon flower options to suit your taste and budget. Here are a few of our most popular choices:

  • Daisy Balloons: These cheerful and vibrant bouquets are perfect for expressing joy and appreciation.
  • Lily Balloons: Elegant and sophisticated, lily balloons convey a sense of admiration and respect.
  • Black-Eyed Susan Balloons: With their playful and whimsical charm, black-eyed Susan balloons are a great choice for a more casual thank you.

Add a Personal Touch:

Want to make your bouquet even more special? Consider adding a few personalized touches:

  • Hearts and Teddy Bears: Add a touch of love and affection with heart-shaped balloons or adorable teddy bear accents.
  • Candy Cup Base: Our unique candy cup base can be filled with a variety of treats, from chocolates and candies to gift cards and small toys. It’s the perfect way to add a surprise element to your gift.

Ideas for Filling Your Candy Cup:

  • Sweet Treats: Chocolates, candies, cookies, and other goodies are always a welcome treat. Any treat is great as long as it fits in the cup.
  • Gift Cards: A gift card to a local coffee shop, bookstore, or restaurant is a thoughtful way to show your appreciation.
  • Thank You Note: Include a handwritten thank you note to express your gratitude in a personal way.
  • Small Toys: If you’re thanking a business that caters to children, consider adding a small toy or game to the candy cup.

Who Can You Thank with a Balloon Bouquet?

The possibilities are endless! Here are a few ideas:

  • Your Child’s Teacher: Show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
  • Your Favorite Local Restaurant: Thank them for their delicious food and excellent service.
  • A Helpful Business: Show your gratitude to a business that went above and beyond to assist you.
  • A Non-Profit Organization: Recognize their contributions to the community with a cheerful bouquet.

Ready to Spread Some Joy:

Ready to spread some joy and show your appreciation? Fill out the contact form to start the booking process.☎️ Click Here to Fill Out the Contact Form.

 

 

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Zoomalata in “Balloonatic Too”, Creating a Giant Balloon Dog. Lost footage found in 2025

Back during the pandemic was tough for us. As an entertainer we had to come up with entertainment that was always better performed live and switch it to being in front of a camera. Here is a routine put together, by Zoomalata, where he clowns around with an electric air pump and balloons. In the end he created a huge giant dog.  Enjoy the Show!

If you are interested in having Zoomalata perform at your event please contact us by filling out the contact form. Click Here for the Contact Form.

Where Do You Get Your Supplies From?

Zoomalata with a Balloon Frog

Cool Tie-dyed round balloon from Dollar Tree makes a great frog balloon.

One of the questions I get from people is, “Where do you get your balloons and supplies from? In this post I will leave businesses and services that I use to run my business. Where do I get balloons from…what is my social media…other services I use to help me run my small business. I hope that you are helped from it too. Some links you click on and if you purchase from I may receive a bit of money from. I will update this post from time to time and keep it evergreen.

Zoomalata, Last January 2025
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Balloon Suppliers

*Caution* When balloons from Amazon that are made in China. Be sure to smell them. If they have a gasoline smell I wouldn’t use them to give away. I would let them air out until the smell is gone. Then, When I blow them up I NEVER MOUTH INFLATE:USE A PUMP ONLY.

**Caution** Qualatex Balloons are not being made anymore. The only balloons left are what they have previously made. They were bought out after going bankrupt and hopefully their specialty balloons will be available through the new company.

LaRock’s Wholesale – Lots of Balloons to choose from. Their service is amazing.
Bargain Balloons – Lots of balloons to choose from. A very professional company and quick on the shipping.
Amazon, Beginner Set – Great Balloons for Beginners with balloon pump

Other Balloon Supplies

Butterfly Magnet attached with UGlu Dash

Butterfly Magnet attached with UGlu Dash

UGlu Dash Sheets, 1/2 in. x 5/8 in. dashes / 160 dashes per Pack, Clear: Great for sticking extra fun media to your balloon creation. A bit stronger than the Glue Dots brand.
UGlu Dashes-1000 – Larger box of UGlu Dashes. Great for sticking fun media to your balloon creation. A bit stronger than the Glue Dots brand.
An example of using the glue dots or UGlu Dashes – Attaching a Butterfly Magnet to a balloon flower.

 

 

 

 Butterfly Magnet – 24 pieces from Amazon. Cool for increasing the look and value of your balloon creation

 

Glue Dots, Craft Dots, Double-Sided, 1/2″, .5 Inch, 200 Dots, DIY Craft Glue Tape, Sticky Adhesive Glue Points, Liquid Hot Glue Alternative, Clear  – Works Well.

 

20ft/6m Christmas Tinsel Garland Iridescent Metallic Hanging Garland – Great for spicing up your balloon creation. Do a search on Amazon to match the garland for the holiday event you are twisting at.

 

Neo LOONS lights 100pc – Put these inside your balloons to light them up and create a big wow for your guests.
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Beginner Balloon Books

The Big Book of Balloon Art: More Than 100 Fun Sculptures 
Schylling How to Make a Balloon Animals kit – a whole kit, balloons, pump and book

 

Advanced Balloon Books

The DIY Balloon Bible For All Seasons: How To Wow Your Friends & Impress Your Relatives WIth Amazing, Easy Balloon Decorations – I highly recommend this book. Sandi Masori, the author is a great teacher.
The DIY Balloon Hat Bible: How To Wow Your Friends and Impress Your Relatives With 40+ Amazing Easy Balloon Hats (The DIY Balloon Bible) – Another great book by Sandi Masori

Magic Suppliers

LaRock’s Wholesale
Barry Mitchell Products

Web Services

Marshwiggle.com – WordPress, Website, email

Social Media


Facebook: Zoomalata Event Services, part of Zoomalata Magic and Balloons


YouTube: @BalloonGuy


YouTube: Zoomalata Magic

 

2025 is Here! Happy New Year!

Planner for 2025

2025 is here…Ready or Not!!!! I am so excited at what we have planned for this coming year. To start we are going to continue with our momentum we built in 2024 for our balloon channel on YouTube called ‘Balloon Guy’.  Here is the the most popular video at Balloon Guy Channel,

Live Zoom Classes for Beginner Balloon Twisters

We are also going to start teaching how to start your own balloon business and make money putting smiles on people’s faces.

Live Shows in Wisconsin Continue

We will be continuing Zoomalata’s Comedy Show in 2025. Summertime especially is nice for Zoomalata encourages kids and families to read with his Summer Reading Program show at Public libraries in Wisconsin.

More information to come.

We do hope you have a Happy New Year!

Zoomalata

12 Topics You Want to Talk to An Entertainer Before Hiring Them

Communication is key when hiring an entertainer, especially for a child’s birthday party. Here are 10 topics a mom would likely want to discuss with a potential entertainer for her child’s birthday party:

1.  Experience and Speciality: “Do you have experience working with children this age? Do you have any specialties, like magic shows, balloon animals, face painting, or specific themes?”

2. Party Length and Packages: “How long are your typical performances? Do you offer different packages with varying lengths and activities?”

3. Cost and Payment: “What is your fee for a [length of party] party? What does that include? Do you require a deposit? How do you accept payment?”

4. Interaction and Engagement: “How do you involve the birthday child and their guests? Do you have strategies for handling different personality types and keeping everyone engaged?”

5. Content Appropriateness: “Can you tailor your performance to be age-appropriate for 10-year-olds? Are there any themes or jokes I should be aware of?”

6. Equipment and Setup: “What equipment do you bring? Do you need any specific space or setup for your performance? Will you need access to an electrical outlet?”

7. Insurance and Safety: “Do you have liability insurance? Are your activities and materials safe for children?”

8. Arrival Time and Setup: “When will you arrive to set up before the party? How much time do you need?”

9. Backup Plan: “What happens if you are sick or unable to make it to the party? Do you have a backup plan or a network of other performers?

10 Specific Interests: “My child is really into [current interest, e.g., dinosaurs, superheroes, science experiments]. Can you incorporate this into your performance?

11 Space and Logistics: “Where will the performance take place? Indoors or outdoors? Do you have any preferences or requirements regarding the performance area?”

12 Music and Sound: “Do you use music during your performance? Can I provide a playlist, or do you have your own? Will you need a sound system, or do you provide your own?”

BONUS: Allergies or Sensitivities: “Are any of the materials you use common allergens (like latex balloons, face paints, etc.)? Are there any sensitivities I should be aware of?

By discussing these topics, the mom can ensure that the entertainer is a good fit for her child’s party and that everyone has a fun and memorable experience.

It’s always better to over-communicate than under-communicate when planning a party!

 

Sherman the Magic Bunny – Kids love his tricks

Sherman the Magic Bunny Playing Tricks on Zoomalata

“No Sherman, don’t let go, the balloon will hurt”

Meet Sherman the Magic Bunny. He is one of Zoomalata’s sidekicks and he has his own brand of tricks. Sherman has been delighting audiences since 2013 when he joined Zoomalata’s comedy show. While Sherman is a puppet, don’t tell him that. He thinks he is a real bunny. Sherman enjoys playing tricks on Zoomalata, acting silly, laughing and golf. His favorite movie is Hop which he enjoys watching on his big screen TV which he keeps in his hat. At the bottom of Sherman’s hat is his dressing room.

One of Sherman’s favorite tricks involves a dinosaur, but not in the way you might think! Sherman begins to wrestle the dinosaur only for Zoomalata to find out the dinosaur is really a squirt gun. After a warning to not squirt Zoomalata, Sherman does just that…he squirts Zoomalata. The kids in the audience erupt in giggles as Zoomalata gets soaked.

Despite his mischievous antics, Sherman is a real crowd-pleaser at heart. He loves to make people laugh and the sound of their applause is music to his floppy ears. During the show you will often see Sherman clapping his little paws, this is a signal for the audience to clap for him. And when they clap, Sherman’s heart grows in size. It makes him smile real big too.

Do you have time to hear one more of Sherman’s routines? Yes, Good! It is called “Balloon Blowup” Sherman comes out of his hat with a twelve inch round balloon in his paws and says that he is going to show everyone how to blow up this balloon. This makes everyone curious. How in the world is a Bunny puppet going to blow up a balloon. The answer is simple for Sherman. He goes back into his hat. What does he bring out? A stick of dynamite!

Everyone gets a little frantic…ok…just Zoomalata gets frantic. The kids are laughing and pointing at Sherman and Zoomalata. Finally, Zoomalata stops running around and notices that it isn’t real dynamite only sticks of wood painted red. Sherman starts clapping and you know what happens next…the audience breaks out in applause.

After a show Sherman has worked up an appetite so he finishes up with an iced tea and a slice of pepperoni pizza with jalapenos on it.

5 Fun Books For Kids to Check out in 2021

 

Zoomalata Clubhouse is for parents who are looking to kick up their child’s birthday party or other family event to the next level. Find exciting games to play, Delicious food you can make, beautiful decorations that you build yourself and tips that will save you time and/or money.