Instructors
Buster Balloon is an award-winning balloon artist and children’s entertainer who has taught at balloon, magic, and children’s entertainer conferences all over the world including MAGIC Live!, Jeff McBride’s Magic & Mystery School, and The American Clown Academy. His unique and original balloon designs, routines, and magic effects have also appeared in many industry publications. But his proudest moment is still the time that he ate an entire box of Cap’ N Crunch Cereal by himself in one sitting.
Christopher Lyle, (aka, The Guy in the Yellow Suit) is a busy professional balloon artist and magician in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Christopher has been creating balloon art since 1990 and is in demand as an entertainer and instructor around the world. His unique style, his business savvy, and his sharp-tongued approach have made him one of the leaders in the balloon industry.
Dan Staples, of Dan's Balloons in New Hampshire, is one today's most in-demand balloon artists. He makes numerous appearances at private and public events throughout New England, usually with his signature larger-than-life sculptures of celebrities and athletes.
Robbie Furman, is one of world's busiest and most in-demand balloon educators. He teaches his unique style of "deco-twisting" worldwide and is an inspiration to thousands of balloon artists everywhere. In recognition of his achievements he has been awarded the Golden Light Award and David Grist Memorial Award.
Scott Tripp has spent the last two decades immersed in the art and culture of balloon sculpting. He has studied balloons inside and out, and pioneered several new techniques and designs used by the balloon industry. In 2014 he was awarded the Ralph Dewey Award for Excellence as a trailblazer in our industry. Scott has launched an independent balloon artist magazine, produced a regular YouTube program for balloon professionals, and literally helped write the history of balloon art.
Melissa Vinson's stylish and elegant event designs have made her a popular and successful balloon instructor worldwide. When not teaching, she runs MelRhea Balloons in Western Kentucky, decorating large events such as proms and galas and creating custom deliveries and tabletop decor. Her use of mixed media with balloon techniques has drawn critical acclaim from both industry icons and day to day decorators alike. Her multiple awards include winning “Designer of the Year” at both Summer Balloon Camp (August 2008) and FLOAT the convention (November 2008).
John Reid is the President of Magic, Balloons and More Inc and the Owner/Operator of Epic Balloons. Over the last 20 years of performing with magic and balloons, he has managed to become an internationally recognized, award-winning, record-holding, globe-trotting balloon artist.
Rob Balchunas
Bad jokes + Awkward dancing + Amazing balloons = Rob the Balloon Guy (Don't actually rob me, that's just my name).
You might have seen Rob on American Horror Story, Steve Harvey, Conan O'Brian and on the front page of Reddit. His multiple awards include winning "Top Twister" at Twist & Shout Convention and “Designer of the Year” at FLOAT.
Over 30-years ago, 18-yr old Randy Adelson was introduced to balloons and has been in the special event industry ever since. Randy has been twice certified as a master balloon artist: first in 1991 by the National Association of Balloon Artists and again in 2004 by the Qualatex Balloon Network. Today he is a leading expert in all facets of balloons and is a head instructor at the Balloon Academy.
Todd Neufeld entertains at private and corporate events in New York City and beyond. He has appeared on numerous television shows such as; Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Late Night with David Letterman, The Today Show, Nightline and many more. He has performed at the White House, for MTV, ESPN, CBS, TNT, and many other acronyms. He stays busy twisting balloons with the artists at The Twisted Balloon Company, helping entertainers via ManagerSal.com, and teaching the world balloon art at the Balloon Academy.