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, to 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.
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.
The wander-filled card in balloon and more…
A straight forward journey of Balloon Art that will awe and inspire your imagination. Features 30 different designs with step by step easy to understand directions. E book.
Balloonacy by Dennis Forel- VIDEO
This instructional video features Dennis Forel America’s foremost single balloon animal sculptor explaining and demonstrating how to twist balloons into animal shapes that will delight children and amuse their parents.
Video includes slow motion sections for easier learning. (get the video to compliment the book)
Inflation – Balloon & Ball Manipulation.
Egg from Balloon.
Billiard Ball from Balloon.
Billy Balloon
Kids Party Video by Mark Leveridge
Mister Rose’s Balloons
The Fielding West Comedy Magic Show
Balloon Swallowing
Reverse Balloon Swallowing
Ancient Orb of Rubber Death (Needle Through Balloon)
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!
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
- Balloon-atic
Magic and Mentalism of Barrie Richardson 1
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?”
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.
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.
Safe Shows During Covid-19 pandemic
This PDF covers:
- PARTIES
- BALLOON TWISTERS
- CLOSE UP WORKERS
- MENTALISTS
- HYPNOTISTS
Instant Balloon by Luis Zavaleta & 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.
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!
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.
– 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.
SHOWCASE MAGIC! by Paul A. Lelekis
Also included is advice about balloon sculpting! THIS SECTION IS VITAL for children’s performances!
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.
Billy. The Hypnotized Balloon
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!
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.
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 hsi 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 spectators 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.
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.
42 Easy Magic Tricks by Wolfgang Riebe
Needle through balloon
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.
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.
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.
Easy To Master Card Miracles Volume 8 by Michael Ammar
Card In Balloon (Derek Dingle)
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
Unburstable Balloon
A needle is pushed into a balloon, but wont pop until you want it to.
Romantic Bar Magic Vol 2 by Stephen Ablett
Card in Heart Balloon
A thought-of playing card appears inside a heart shaped balloon.
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.
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.
Kid’s Party Magic by Wolfgang Riebe
If that’s not enough, 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.
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,
Vanish magazines with balloon magic:
VANISH Magazine Year 2 eBook; VANISH Magazine December 2013/January 2014; VANISH Magazine June/July 2014; Vanish Magazine 96 eBook; Vanish Magazine 94 eBook; Vanish Magazine 73 eBook
I hope you enjoy.
If you have a fantastic idea from this list, feel free to leave it in the comments below.
Oh, here is a link to the Qualatex site in the US. You can find distributors for balloons on their site.
Kenny