Recommended Resource to learn ballooning / balloon twisting

jaybird7 · **Joined:** 26 May 2009 **Posts:** 12

Hello,

What do you recommend for someone who is interested in learning balloon sculpting / twisting?

The Balloon School with Joe Montella is out of stock and has been for awhile it seems to me, so what would you suggest?

Thank you - Jason
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Nightmare91o · **Joined:** 25 Aug 2007 **Posts:** 474

Yeah I thought about checking that out. I emailed customer service to see when it would be back in stock and they ignored me.

lucnguye92 · **Joined:** 30 Oct 2007 **Posts:** 51

This may or may not be against the rules, but if you go to your local book store. You can easily find books/supplies and kits that can teach you.

juliegel · **Posted:** Sun Sep 13, 2009 2:16 am

To be 100% honest Youtube is a fine place to start.
Balloons are not guarded with the same secrecy as magic so it is fine. If you are looking for real material I suggest TMyers or look up a guy named Addi Somekh, my balloon hero.

As always,
Dylan

Glamourboy · **Posted:** Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:51 am

I have not heard of Addi Somekh before. Balloons make up 50% of my business. When I searched T I only found him referenced in balloon magic. Does he have any DVDs or books out?

juliegel · **Posted:** Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:54 pm

Google him. He has one book out.

As always,
Dylan

paddy · **Posted:** Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:50 pm

Addi's book "The Inflatable Crown" is out of print.

kristenl · **Joined:** 10 Nov 2004 **Posts:** 890

I believe it is okay for me to say this since it is out of print and not available on Penguin, but I looked it up on Ebay and someone has it listed for $39.99 on a Buy-It-Now. It has 3 days left.

juliegel · **Posted:** Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:54 pm

You can buy The Inflatable Crown From Addi himself for $20 but I got mine on Amazon for $10.

It is a fantastic book that combines style with simplicity in fantastic ways. If you want to really learn who Addi is and have the time watch his documentary here. http://www.joost.com/257000j/t/Balloonhat#id=257000j

As always,
Dylan

Glamourboy · **Posted:** Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:42 pm

thanks for the link Dylan.

I really enjoyed watching the documentary. It was an inspiration. I only wish my balloons could take me around the world.

sluggo · **Posted:** Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:19 pm

There are many DVD"S on the market that will help. i like them because you can stop them as you go thru each twist.

bubblebus · **Joined:** 19 Jul 2010 **Posts:** 1

Look at youtube.com for balloon twisting and you will not have to buy any videos.

ElConquistador · **Joined:** 13 Jun 2010 **Posts:** 540

www.balloonhq.com

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