Living Characters
The large selection of balloon creations Virginia offers.
Large selection of complicated balloon creations.
Virginia Rice-Poole
The wizard
Sasha Elifritz is a Living Character
Sasha offers Balloon Party Cups
Various balloon creations by Living Characters
Balloon selection by Living Characters
Rainbow created by made by Virginia Poole of LivingCharacters.com
Lila loves here unicorn!
Living Characters
Overview
We are Experienced Balloon Twisters for Large Community Events beyond the Cedar Rapids IA area!
We specialize in twisting balloons for 100+ guests at City and Community Events with imaginative & popular creations!
You May Have Seen Us!
> Oelwein "Independence Celebration" Oelwein, IA
> Audubon County Fair "Kids Day" Audubon County Fair, IA
> Epworth "Town & Country Days" Epworth, IA
> Martin Luther King Jr Community Center "Family Fun Days" in Rock Island, IL
> March of Dimes "March For Babies" in Dubuque, IA
> The PlayStation New Years Eve "Glow" Celebration, Cedar Rapids, IA
> Vinton "Party In The Park" Vinton, IA
> Allamakee County Fair, Waukon, IA
> Dubuque County Fair, Dubuque, IA
Reviews
8 reviews
City O. O.
August 12, 2024Big Hit at our Event!
Living Characters Balloon twisting was a huge hit at our recent event! They had prompt responses in setting up details for the event. Showed up early to set up. They were so respectful to each child who wanted a balloon character (which all looked amazing) The organization of their set up was also much appreciated. We will be using their services again in the future at our events! Much recommended for an added Twist to your event!
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Matt M.
December 9, 2021Exactly what I needed
Santa was replacing a retired legend and he did a wonderful job as my new go to. He will be hired again.
Hired as: Santa Claus
Living Characters
And "Santa Dale" loved every minute of it too! Looking forward to next year. Thank you Matt,
~ Virginia and Roger Poole
Santadale.wixsite.com/santadale
Heather
August 31, 2021Great Balloon Artists
Fun and amazing balloon creations!! Great interaction with the children! Will use for future events!
Hired as: Balloon Twister
Living Characters
Thank you so very much! We had a great time making sheep, turtles, dragonflies and even a few bow & arrows!
The crowds were great and the children were all loved. Thank you for inviting us to your wonderful event!
Zach J.
December 25, 2019Fantastic Experience
What a great job they did. Arrived early and was extremely impressed. Would book again and recommend!
Hired as: Santa Claus
Living Characters
Thank you so very much!! It was an absolute JOY to be a part of your gift to your quests. So many wonderful furbabies & they ALL were Santa's Favorite!!
(Our furbabies LOVED the freeze dried duck hearts they enjoyed Christmas morning!)
Thank you!
~ Virginia Rice & Santa Dale
LivingCharacters.com
SantaDale.Wix.com/SantaDale
319-550-9233
Jen S.
May 20, 2018Definitely recommend Living Characters!
I booked "Ginger the Clown" and "Boxcar Crowley" for our school carnival to twist balloons, and I couldn't be happier! They were efficient, friendly, and the kids LOVED them! They were wonderful to work with, adorable in their costumes, and their balloon creations were amazing. I will definitely look into using them again next year!
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Clown
Living Characters
We at Living Characters could not be happier with such a wonderful crowd!! Everyone were having fun with ALL the activities you offered.
Thank you very much for having us be a part of your celebration!
~ Virginia and Roger of
LivingCharacters.com
(We are having the sign you made for Ginger tge Clown & Boxcar Crowley laminated! We Love It!!)
Booking information
Price range: $125 per hour
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Comercial General Liability
Unions: WCA = World Clown Association
What to expect
I arrive 15-30 minutes early (unbilled) to prepare for the performance, if there is any set up that I will need. I give a full hours-worth of entertainment for every hour paid for. I leave the establishment as clean as it was when I had arrived with a hearty THANK YOU to all.
About
We specialize in twisting balloons for 100+ guests at City and Community Events with imaginative popular creations! We are most known for our personal entertainment we give to each child as we make their balloon creations. It may seem like we are just clowning around, but the children know it is our balloons that have all the character!
Additional booking notes
I have all my own props, games, books & prizes but always happy to take donated items such as toys and books so that I may share them with all the boys and girls. When I do adult Halloween parties as a Scary Witch, I expect there to NOT be children under the age of 15, as I can become very wicked in deed!
Services offered
Past booked events
October 2024
03
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Cedar Rapids, IA
August 2024
10
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Oxford, IA
April 2023
02
Sunday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:30pm
•
Cedar Rapids, IA
December 2021
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Riverside, IA
04
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
8:00am - 12:00pm
•
North Liberty, IA
August 2021
28
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Cedar Falls, IA
December 2019
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Newton, IA
May 2018
18
Friday
School Assembly
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Cedar Rapids, IA
September 2017
03
Sunday
Festival
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
North Liberty, IA
July 2017
22
Saturday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Cottage Grove, WI
June 2017
21
Wednesday
Personal Occasion
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Dubuque, IA
September 2016
17
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Iowa City, IA
August 2015
01
Saturday
Fundraiser
1:00am - 4:00am
•
Epworth, IA
December 2014
13
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Cedar Rapids, IA
Team
Set list
Every party I do is based on the needs and wants of the age and group you have. I gear my performance to the prominent ages and make sure there are games, stories & prizes for all.
Balloon Twisting Creations may include, but are not limited to:
Animals, Hats, Wands, Flowers, Weapons & Seasonal Favorites!
Influences and inspiration
Oh so many comedians but my favorite childrens performer is Billie Hayes (Witchiepoo, Weenie the Genie & Mammy Yokum). As a child adored Captain Kangaroo, Sesame Street & the Electric Company but with age comes wisdom and I have a great respect for Red Skelton, Lucielle Ball & Carol Burnett. I like to throw a little education (if I can) into my performances and doing it in a way the children won't even notice is even more fun!
Setup requirements
I have all my own props and necessities! I can perform in any size venue! A room adequate for your quests to walk hand in hand (not shoulder to shoulder) in a circle can give a nice area for everyone to be able to participate!
I like to have a "some-what accurate" number of quests to expect.