Magic Tricks

When I received the Order 5 for 99 bucks recently, I decided to check out Joe's Balloon School. I have considered it in the past, but wasn't sure what I thought. I've been doing Balloon Twisting for 25 years, so do already have a pretty decent repertoire.

But, my attitude & opinion is, if you find ONE item on a DVD worth value to you, then it was worth the purchase, plus I love supporting other Artists.

I read through the reviews, and they were all pretty good, so I decided to 'go for it'. I have mixed feelings about this DVD offer. My fiance watched it with me, and about halfway through, she said, 'This guy is very boring to listen to'. We still watched the whole DVD, and there IS definitely some great info here, for beginners for sure.

If you are already a Pro Twister, I don't honestly think you will get a lot out of this, but for sure a beginner or maybe an amateur will gleam some great advice.

On the more advanced stuff, I did LOVE Joe's Mermaid (very simple but very cute), and his Rose, and Diamond Ring. Everything else I already make, a little differently of course.

I do a LOT of line work, so there were a few 'tips' that Joe didn't show, that I use all the time, to prevent kids from taking apart their creation. I was surprised Joe didn't show this simple technique.

Another tip I'm surprised Joe didn't share was 'mouth inflating vs. pump inflating'. In all my workshops I always explain that with 'mouth inflating', which I do a lot myself, but you are blowing 'hot' air into the balloon, and this 'does' make your balloons more brittle, whereas with a pump, you are inflating with cooler air. From my experience, I have much less popping when I pump inflate, especially in a warmer environment.

Joe's Steps to Success & Business Advice was very good, but of course already known to other Pro's.

My fiance and I agreed Joe is NOT a teacher, but is very good on the street and entertaining.

Joe's DVD would definitely be very good for a person just starting out, no question. So I can recommend it to a Beginner, but don't really think an Amateur or Pro would get a lot out of it. Is it worth the price; well in my opinion, maybe just a lil overpriced. 29.95 would have been much more reasonable. I believe a Beginner would really enjoy it. Joe's DVD has certainly inspired me to begin working on my 'first' DVD.