Nick Connell

Balloon Twister from Evanston, IL - Will travel up to 40 miles

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With many years of experience, I am professional, talented, and happy! I am capable of seamlessly entering your event and instantly fostering excitement. I specialize in quickly creating fantastic balloon sculptures, while engaging people of all ages with humor, creativity and quality. I make a wide variety of creative balloon hats, animals, flowers, weapons, jewelry, characters, and vehicles.

You might have seen me or my work on a Marshall's commercial, at a Cards Against Humanity event, Threadless' family reunion, Northwestern University, Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival, Southport Art Festival, Lisle Eyes to the Skies Festival, McGaw YMCA, Daley Center, or at any number of park districts, public libraries, elementary schools, block parties, wedding receptions, or you-name-it-party. You may be so lucky as to join me at Midwest Potter Fest in Waukesha, WI, this September (2018)! I'll twist for 8 hours a day, and also make a custom sculpture of some magical creature for you to take your photo with.

BALLOON TWISTING ENTERTAINMENT

*TIER 1 - Simple balloon creations: 35-50 people will get 1 item in 1 hour. I go fastest when I have only a short list of balloons for kids to choose from. Ideal for large events where you want as many kids as possible to receive a balloon. Examples: poodle, sword, rabbit, kitten, butterfly, parrot, horse.

*TIER 2 - Multiple balloon creations: 15-30 people will get 1 item in 1 hour. I make much better versions of the animals, hats, jewelry or weaponry being asked for. Ideal for most events at which I currently entertain because I find that people want to say "Wow!" and watch both the kids and adults smiling so big and being so engaged (from corporate events to wedding receptions, fundraisers to block parties, and a wide array of kid or adult-focused parties. Examples: koala, dolphin, crown, giraffe, ninja, sea turtle, princess, unicorn, owl, penguin, green mamba, spider monkey.

*TIER 3 - Absolute best creations: 5-15 people could get 1 awesome item in 1 hour. Much depends on what's asked for. Ideal for small parties or adult events or when you want the kids to hurry off so the adults can get balloons (which does happen). Examples: characters, imaginative hats, dragon, unusual designs, unique requests, and/or the absolute best versions of anything I could make from Tier 1 or Tier 2 creations.

BALLOON DECOR

*Arches, Columns, Arrangements: I would love to decorate your space. Let me know what you want and your budget, and we are well on our way. Examples: 4 color spiral arch, jungle-tree arch with first-rate animals and flowers, rainbow arch with clouds and a unicorn, 6' columns with a topper, pool arch, penguin centerpiece, flamingo centerpiece.

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Nick was amazing!!!!! Im so happy I hired him, he helped make my son Gabriel 1st birthday party a success!!! My guest loved him, he did a great job with the kids. He was on time, very polite, funny, kind, great with our kids who attending the party! I would recommend Nick to anyone.. Thank you, Delilah & BDay Boy Gabriel Moreno! 3.22.14 My event was was help at the purple monkey playroom in Chicago

(more) Review by Delilah M. from Chicago, IL on 3/22/2014

Nick Connell’s Response:

Like I said, I would have liked to spend more time with your party. Such good people. And your comments are refreshing. The coffee shop across the street was also refreshing. :) Best wishes to you all.

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Nick was amazing for my 8-year-old's birthday party. He worked tirelessly to make all the kids what they wanted, sometimes more than once if someone's creation popped! He made kids and adults laugh and had a very comfortable and affable vibe. Highly recommended!

(more) Review by Emily S. from Evanston, IL on 10/20/2017

Nick Connell’s Response:

Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review, Emily. Best wishes to you and yours.

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Nick was incredible - very cool, normal dude, not at all clown-y or showman-y - just super, super talented. The kids (boys especially) loved all the unique swords and shields and animals he was able to make. Highly recommend, and will definitely have him at any major function we host!

(more) Review by vanessa s. from Wilmette, IL on 10/11/2014

Nick Connell’s Response:

Much appreciated, Vanessa. I'll show this review to my kids when they say otherwise. Ha ha. Wishing you a wonderful 2015!

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PAST EVENTS

FUTURE EVENTS

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2018

May
6

Christening

Northfield, IL
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2018

Jun
3

Celebration

Chicago, IL
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

2018

Mar
3

Birthday Party (Kids)

Glenview, IL
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

2018

Feb
25

Community Event

Chicago, IL
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

2018

Feb
17

Birthday Party (Kids)

Morton Grove, IL
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

2018

Jan
27

Celebration

Highwood, IL
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

2018

Jan
6

Birthday Party (Kids)

Barrington, IL
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2017

Dec
30

Birthday Party (Kids)

River Grove, IL
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Balloon Twister

Proms

Weddings

Baby Showers

Bar Mitzvahs

Celebrations

Funerals

Happy Hours

Picnic

Bachelorette Parties

Concerts

Bat Mitzvahs

Bridal Showers

Events

Bachelor Parties

Banquets

Christenings

Conventions

Festivals

Fundraisers

Halloween Parties

Meetings

Birthday Parties (Kids)

Birthday Parties (Adult)

First Communions

Luau Parties

Wedding Ceremonies

Wedding Receptions

Engagement Parties

Family Reunions

Rehearsal Dinners

Please note Nick Connell will also travel to Chicago, Skokie, Kenilworth, Wilmette, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Winnetka, Golf, Glencoe, Glenview, Glenview Nas, Niles, Techny, Park Ridge, Norridge, Northbrook, Carol Stream, Des Plaines, Highland Park, Oak Park, River Grove, Schiller Park, Deerfield, Fort Sheridan, Franklin Park, Highwood, Prospect Heights, River Forest, Forest Park, Melrose Park.