- Chantilly, VA
- Balloon Twister
- Contact for pricing
Tolga O. said
“Sam was fantastic and very professional. Despite our asks he didn’t even give a break. We appreciate his work and we will call him again any day. ”
James Creel and His Balloonery
Overview
Far more than dogs and swords!
I focus on more advanced designs that will impress and entertain children at your event AND their parents. Combined with a sense of humor that suits the young and old alike, you're going to get far more value than a corny clown making bad puns and one-balloon animals (that all look like dogs).
Not just kid's parties! My work is fit for many other occasions:
-Company picnics, block parties, weddings, etc.
-Keep customers coming back to your restaurant or bar.
-Custom sculpture deliveries.
Please note due to potential choking hazard, I CANNOT give balloons to children under 3 years of age or any that seem likely to put the balloons in their mouth.
Reviews
47 reviews
Riley W.
July 7, 2026He is a cool, silly guy
Our family had a Fourth of July party, and decided to do something extra fun because a few relatives from out of the country were visiting for the first time. One was a little girl who ended up grinning from ear to ear over the balloons James made for the party. All of the kids had a blast, but I feel particularly happy that she got to have such a fun first time in the country with her cousins. There were kids as young as 4 and as old as 15, and they all were able to have something fun to enjoy. Myself and my mother in her 60s were just as entertained by his humor and general whimsy as the kids were (sometimes maybe more- he made a few jokes not inappropriate for kids but definitely more for the parents to appreciate).
All in all, it was a wonderful time and I can't recommend or thank him enough for making our party special.
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment
Brittney H.
April 13, 2025James for the win!!
James was great and I am so glad I was able t book his services. My son’s birthday was a mix of autistic and neurotypical children and James was able to interact with everyone and make them feel special. Highly recommend! Thanks James!
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Christopher R.
May 18, 2024James Crushed It!
The kids ALL loved him and his balloons. He's terrific with 4-9 y/o's. Cranked out dozens and dozens of high quality bespoke balloon creations, while keeping the eager (understatement) line of kindergarteners and their siblings entertained. Astonishing.
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Erin K.
November 15, 2023Amazing Balloon Animals
James does a wonderful job with the kids and is very talented in creating elaborate designs that impress kids and adults alike! Would absolutely hire again.
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment
Bonnie Z.
April 28, 2023James is a hit at our party
We are so glad to have James at our backyard party. Kids are all excited about his cool creations. He made a horse, two octopuses, kitty cat and dog on a lease, plenty of swords, couple of butterflies and a monkey riding on my son's shoulder. He can pretty much make everything, and kids are all surrounding him guessing what he is making next. It is so relaxing for parents to sit around and chatting, instead of having to entertain kids constantly.
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment
Booking information
Price range: Contact for pricing
Gig length: 60 - 480 minutes
About
Hi there. I take balloons, blow them up, then twist, bend, and fold them into amazing shapes. Want one? People seem to think I'm pretty good.
I provide in-person balloon twist for any occasion, as well as balloon decoration, centerpieces, deliveries (Mother's Day, birthdays, Get Well Soon), and Cup-O-Grams (cups with candy and a balloon sculpture). Businesses can draw attention to their booth at trade shows or street festivals. Wherever I make my balloons, there's always a crowd.
Sometime in mid-2010, I picked up a pack of cheap balloons with a cheap pump at a CVS on a whim. I figured it'd be a nice parlor trick to know. After a few pops, I had a fantastically lop-sided dog. I went online and learned how to make some more animals. When I ran out of balloons, I ordered more. I realized I was good at it and more so, thought it was incredibly fun. Everything I know after that first dog I learned from YouTube or thought myself. Balloons rescued me from the desk job life, providing a new career that I love and never would have imagined. I'm doing something I truly love and try to never forget how lucky I am.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Washington, DC
April 2026
12
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Columbia, MD
June 2025
21
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Washington, DC
April 2025
12
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Columbia, MD
November 2023
12
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Bethesda, MD
May 2023
21
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:15pm
•
Washington, DC
13
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Rockville, MD
April 2023
23
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Potomac, MD
January 2023
29
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Washington, DC
September 2022
24
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Fulton, MD
June 2022
25
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Washington, DC
11
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Bethesda, MD
07
Tuesday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Washington, DC
04
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:30pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Washington, DC
April 2022
30
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
10
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:30am - 1:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
October 2021
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Washington, DC
September 2021
25
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
18
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Annapolis, MD
August 2021
27
Friday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Washington, DC
14
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Washington, DC
14
Saturday
Personal Occasion
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Alexandria, VA
07
Saturday
House Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Catonsville, MD
03
Tuesday
Festival
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Annapolis, MD
June 2021
23
Wednesday
Fair
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Annandale, VA
November 2019
30
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Laurel, MD
May 2019
03
Friday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Columbia, MD
April 2019
25
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
February 2019
16
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
November 2018
07
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Columbia, MD
03
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Washington D.C., DC
October 2018
13
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Alexandria, VA
August 2018
18
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Washington D.C., DC
04
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Bethesda, MD
July 2018
15
Sunday
Concert
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Washington, DC
June 2018
24
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Washington, DC
16
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Fairfax, VA
May 2018
05
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Washington, DC
March 2018
24
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Falls Church, VA
November 2017
12
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
September 2017
23
Saturday
Cultural Event
12:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
April 2017
30
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
22
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Herndon, VA
March 2017
04
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Fairfax Station, VA
January 2017
28
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
22
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Beltsville, MD
December 2016
22
Thursday
Corporate Event
9:30am - 12:30pm
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McLean, VA
18
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Washington D.C., DC
November 2016
20
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
October 2016
29
Saturday
Holiday Party (Halloween)
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Greenbelt, MD
22
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 11:00pm
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Chevy Chase, MD
22
Saturday
Holiday Party (Other)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Pikesville, MD
10
Monday
Birthday (Child)
11:00am - 12:30pm
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McLean, VA
08
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Arlington, VA
01
Saturday
Corporate Event
1:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Potomac, MD
September 2016
18
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
09
Friday
Festival
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Owings, MD
August 2016
06
Saturday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
July 2016
23
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Germantown, MD
16
Saturday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Bowie, MD
May 2016
28
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Rockville, MD
22
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Glen Burnie, MD
15
Sunday
Nightclub Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Washington, DC
April 2016
23
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Leesburg, VA
March 2016
12
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Arlington, VA
February 2016
24
Wednesday
Birthday (Child)
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Annapolis, MD
January 2016
24
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Gaithersburg, MD
December 2015
05
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
November 2015
18
Wednesday
Birthday (Child)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Rockville, MD
October 2015
17
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
3:30pm - 6:30pm
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Alexandria, VA
03
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Fairfax Station, VA
03
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Gainesville, VA
July 2015
04
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Vienna, VA
June 2015
27
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Alexandria, VA
May 2015
30
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
3:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
09
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Bethesda, MD
08
Friday
Festival
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Phoenix, MD
03
Sunday
Sporting Event
9:00am - 11:30am
•
Washington, DC
April 2015
26
Sunday
Birthday (Child)
3:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Silver Spring, MD
25
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Cheverly, MD
18
Saturday
Private Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Kensington, MD
March 2015
13
Friday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Washington, DC
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