The Art of balloon magic
Balloons are indicative of a happy event. From a Childrens party to a sumptious event- they indicate the universal language of happiness.
Try giving a blown up balloon to anyone and see if they can stop themselves from smiling.
The Origin of balloon magic can be traced back to the early twentieth century. Balloon modelling itself became an art form in the 1900’s. However, prior to that balloons were made from animal intestines, with the first rubber balloon made in 1847. Vulcanised rubber toy balloons after that, until todays rubber balloons.
Balloon Magic and Balloon modelling
This page contains all virtual products in this shop until the date of 24 October 2023. It includes both balloon modelling and balloon magic.
(Seeing as i am using Amazon at the moment as an affiliate – i have linked the products to Amazon- where i can find them- July 2026. The products that are not available on Amazon- i have still left on this page- perhaps you will be able to source them elsewhere if you are interested)
The intention being that if you are thinking about using a balloon in an act- you should be able to look at this page and get an idea of what could work for you.
Balloon magic itself has many more uses than purely blowing up models for kids parties. Some balloon magic can be absolutely astounding in the correct hands.
List of Balloon magic below:
Balloon Swallow by Oscar Munoz (Excerpt from Oscar Munoz Live)
The art of swallowing a balloon safely.
Kidbiz by David Ginn
The wander-filled card in balloon and more…
I initially had “Balloonacy by Dennis Forel” placed here- however, i cannot find this on Amazon. Therefore i have subsituted it.
The Big Book of Balloon Art by Gerry Giovinco
The Big Book of Balloon Art: More Than 100 Fun Sculptures (Dover Crafts: Dolls & Toys) Paperback – Illustrated, September 18, 2019
The Big Book of Balloon Art: More Than 100 Fun Sculptures
Magic of McBride
Inflation – Balloon & Ball Manipulation.
Egg from Balloon.
Billiard Ball from Balloon.
Magic of Michael Ammar- (Vol 1 DVD and the Hardcover book-as below).
Billy the hypnotised balloon (Chapter 7 in the book).
Kids Party Video by Mark Leveridge
This video contains a trick “Mister Rose’s Balloons”.
Unfortunately, the video is out of stock on Amazon.
The Fielding West Comedy Magic Show
Balloon Swallowing
Reverse Balloon Swallowing
Ancient Orb of Rubber Death (Needle Through Balloon)
Harlan the Bizarre Magic Show
As he begins the final segment of the show, Dan weaves a story of birth, death and rebirth in “Baby Balloon” in which an inflated balloon is burst and then, is not only restored but re-inflated!
L&L Publishing Harlan The Bizarre Magic Show – DVD
Harlan The Bizarre Magic Show
- Recommended for ages 13 and above.
- Great GIFT for the magic hobbyist or professional
- Shipping Weight: 0.35 lbs
Ammar Exciting World of Magic
You’ll discover mind reading, magic with cards, coins, sponge, string, finger rings, rubber bands, balloons and more!
Pack Small Play Big Kids Birthday Show by Dan Harlan
Contains “Balloon-Atic”
L&L Publishing Pack Small Play Big : Kids Birthday Show by Dan Harlan
Pack Small Play Big : Kids Birthday Show
Magic and Mentalism by Barrie Richardson
Mind Control – A message sealed inside of an inflated balloon is found to contain the thoughts of five audience members. A fun-filled routine with a lot of audience interaction that seeks to answer the age-old question, “Are women easier to influence then men?”
Unfortunately, this dvd is not available any longer on Amazon.
Theory by Sandro Loporcaro
The Child with Balloon: an effect of mentalism with some balloons in a bowl and a paper bag unprepared, very visual and practical. No table involved, using also without jacket, one envelope and one photo. No thread, no magnet.
Unfortunately, this is not available on Amazon.
All for Fun and Fun for all by Harvey Raft
The All For Fun Fun For All book is written with the purpose of assisting family performers to expand their repertoire by offering many different things to entertain their clients.
Including balloons.
Unfortunately, not available on Amazon
Safe Shows during Covid 19 pandemic by Devin Knight
Included Balloon Twisters.
Unfortunately, product is not available on Amazon.
Instant Balloon by Luis Zavaleta and Michelle
Magic with balloons is great, full of color and amazing for the kids and adults.
On this video you will learn a very visual version of the torn and restored balloon (2 methods).
You will also learn the “BONUS TRICK”:
– A VERY VISUAL WAY to make a nice color change with balloons.
Unfortunately, product is not available on Amazon.
Magic Room by Sandro Loporcaro
Mental Balloon: A simple rope, a colored blown-up balloon. That’s it. The magician is able to pop the balloon with mind power. No glue, no needle, no magnet, no thread. Everything can be examined, before and after. A real baffler!
Unfortunately, not available on Amazon.
Creepy Touch by Alessandro Criscione
The magician asks to the spectator to examine the magician’s hands, and then to examine a normal balloon. He asks the spectator to blow up the balloon and to hold it firmly between their fingers. The magician slowly approaches, with his finger pointing at the balloon. With great surprise to the spectator, the balloon suddenly explodes.
Unfortunately, not available on Amazon.
Fun Zone by Sandro Loporcaro
– Balloon Detector for comedy and pretend “bad child”: The magician waves a plastic stick having a balloon on top, in trying to determine who is a “bad child.” The child who agrees to pretend they are the “bad child” is stunned when the balloon explodes as the magician approaches him or her. Perfect for stage comedy.
Not available on Amazon.
SHOWCASE MAGIC! by Paul A. Lelekis
Also included is advice about balloon sculpting! THIS SECTION IS VITAL for children’s performances!
Not available on Amazon.
VCB by Agustin
Imagine, in front of the audience’s eyes, you make the coin go through the balloon visually. After that, you give it as a souvenir. The coin that goes into the balloon is the same coin from the beginning.
Not available on Amazon.
Party Business by Stephen Ablett
25. Selling Balloons
28. Balloon Game
30. Balloon Modelling
Not available on Amazon.
Magic Variety Pack II by Paul A. Lelekis
BALLOON SWORD SWALLOWING – Blow up a standard 2″ x 60″ (260Q) balloon and then proceed to “sword swallow” the entire balloon! Open your mouth to show your mouth is completely empty! This one is GREAT for kiddie birthday parties or street magic. Completely safe and hilarious!
Not available on Amazon.
Blow by Blow by Gerry Luff
This E-book will tell you everything you need to know from the right balloons to use and how to inflate them to detailed instructions for over twenty models.
Jump by Frank Zheng and RSVP
BALLOON BURST
This is the effect that everyone is talking about. The perfect routine that gets attention from everyone in the room. Imagine asking the spectator to choose ANY balloon, which can then be examined. The balloon is blown up and held by the spectator. The magician now asks that they check his hands don’t have sharp objects or chemicals concealed anywhere. This is confirmed. The magician now moves his hands slowly towards the balloon and without touching it, the balloon bursts in the spectator’s hands! This is a brilliant idea that uses a gimmick already in most magicians’ arsenals. Best of all it re-sets almost instantly! Worth the price of the video alone and something that you will use all the time.
NOT available on Amazon.
Paul Harris Presents Daniel Garcia Project Vol 6
Pop – Magically cause a signed playing card to appear INSIDE of a balloon that the spectator has inflated and is holding.
Paul Harris Presents Daniel Garcia Project Vol #6 by Daniel Garcia – DVD
Paul Harris Presents Daniel Garcia Project Vol #6
42 Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe
Contains Needle through balloon
Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe
Klose-Up And Unpublished by Kenton Knepper
See the routine: A Marked and Borrowed Quarter
From the DVD Klose-Up And Unpublished by Kenton Knepper comes an amazing routine whether you show a long balloon used for making balloon animals. You borrow a coin, have it marked, and cause the coin to penetrate inside the balloon. It looks absolutely amazing.
Ballooned by Nefesch
Another super visual penetration from the twisted brain of Nefesch.
This time the spectator selects one of some balloons, he signs the balloon and you visually push your cell phone through his signed balloon.
Not available on Amazon.
Thought of Card in Balloon by Luca Volpe
You proceed to a complete stranger and hand them a balloon, ask them their name and also to name any card they want. They do so and you ask them to give the balloon a shake.
They will hear something inside. You burst the balloon and inside there is only one card, which of course matches the freely selected card, with the spectator’s name written on it.
Currently NOT available on Amazon.
Easy To Master Card Miracles Volume 8 by Michael Ammar
Contains “Card In Balloon” (Derek Dingle)
Easy to Master Card Miracles (Gimmicks and Online Instruction) Volume 8 by Michael Ammar – Trick
Easy to Master Card Miracles (Gimmicks and Online Instruction) Volume 8 by Michael Ammar
Watch Bandit Kevin King
As a bonus, you will learn Kevin’s cutting edge card stab routine, plus a terrific comedy gag!
“Kevin has chosen the best routine and timing for the ultimate watch steal. The balloon gag is worth the price of the download alone.”
– Bill Malone
Magic School Vol 2 by Stephen Ablett
See the routine “Unburstable Balloon“
A needle is pushed into a balloon, but wont pop until you want it to.
NOT available on Amazon.
Romantic Bar Magic Vol 2 by Stephen Ablett
See the routine Card in Heart Balloon
A thought-of playing card appears inside a heart shaped balloon.
Not available on Amazon.
Explosion by Dan Alex
The mentalist invites a person to choose a balloon, he is to examine your hands and the balloon.
It swells and once again the mentalist invites the viewer to focus on it and suddenly it explodes.
Not available on Amazon.
Mágica Kids by Hugo Moraes (Portuguese language)
In this video prepared exclusively with children’s magical effects, you will learn with the brazilian magician Hugo Moraes very cool effects with balloons, balls, ropes, scarves and more to ensure the enjoyment of your kid spectators.
Kids and Family Magic Shows Made Easy by Jonathan Royle
The subjects of party games, balloon modeling, face-painting and other allied arts are also touched upon.
Not available on Amazon.
Kid’s Party Magic by Wolfgang Riebe
You also receive the links to 3 Teach-In videos on Children’s magic, including Wolfie’s Kids Magic, Xmas Magic and a Balloon Modeling video that teaches 25 single balloon figures.
Kids Party Magic by Wolfgang Riebe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
Kids Party Magic by Wolfgang Riebe
Jokes for Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe
This book solves all your problems with over 300 jokes specifically for magicians and common magic topics and tricks, including; Applause, Assistants, Balloons,
Jokes For Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
Jokes For Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe.
Vanish magazines with balloon magic
Vanish Magic Magazine year 2 hardbook below.
Also see VANISH Magazine December 2013/January 2014; VANISH Magazine June/July 2014; Vanish Magazine 96 eBook; Vanish Magazine 94 eBook; Vanish Magazine 73 eBook (these are not available on Amazon)
Vanish Magic Magazine Collectors Edition Year Two (Hardcover) by Vanish Magazine – Book
Vanish Magic Magazine Collectors Edition Year Two
I hope you enjoy.
If you have a fantastic idea for balloon magic from this list, feel free to leave it in the comments below.
Oh, here is a link to the Qualatex site in the US (Qualatex shut down in 2024). You can find distributors for balloons on their site.
Try this site (bargain balloons)- they mention some alternative brands on this page: Qualatex shut down.
Kenny
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