Jay Jay
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister
- 346 Verified Bookings
Erin L. said “Jay Jay provided a great show for our Cub Scout event. The kids loved it! He had several of the kids as participants in his magic tricks. Very pleased!”
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MoMo & Co. offers professional, family based entertainers located in the Chicagoland area.
We provide services such as face painting, balloon twisting, silly magic shows, balloon decor, temporary waterproof glitter & metal tatz, henna and airbrushed tattoos and custom airbrushed shirts and items for events of all kinds!
The MoMo & Co.'s team incorporates over 30 years of early childhood development and theatrical training into fun, outgoing character performers who can interact with children and adults of all ages.
We come out in bright colorful clothing, formal black and white, or on request, clown attire.
Kids loved momo and her balloons.
Thank you
MoMo did a great job at our son's party. Kids loved her and the balloon creations were a hit. She was fast and did 20+ balloons in an hour. We definitely recommend her and would hire her again.
MoMo was great! She twisted balloons for the kids and was super friendly.
Response from MoMo & Co:
Thank you so much for having me be part of your daughter's special day! I'm so glad that I was able to come out to help bring miles of smiles to the event!
She did a wonderful job with the kids!!
Response from MoMo & Co:
Mark:
Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of Damian's Baptism! I hope you got some great picture of the kids with the wonderful face painting and balloons that we made. I hope to see the kids again and bring miles of smiles to everyone!
She was very patient with all the kids
MoMo was a huge hit with all the kids at the party, she is very talented and my son LOVED his balloons! Highly recommend MoMo for any party!
Next time, I'd request more time , so parents can get some face painting too:))
MoMo was such a hit at our communion! The kids loved her! She put on a wonderful show and did some amazing face painting and balloon animals. We will definitely be calling her again. Thank you MoMo!
I would definitely recommend her for any party or event! MoMo arrived early and stayed late! She was very patient and friendly with the all children and parents and made sure that everyone was pleased! Her balloon twisting skills and face painting was (imo) top of the line!! The parents at the party all wanted her contact information!My niece loved her face painting so much she didn't want to wash it off! Very satisfied customer!
Response from MoMo & Co:
Zerina:
Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your family's special day! I'm so thrilled to hear that the kids loved the face painting and balloons. I hope the spiral shooters were a hit later on as give aways!
We all enjoyed MoMo silly magic show. Kids had a great time and were very happy!
Excellent!
Everyone is talking and here is what they are saying... MoMo the clown made my daughters' beach birthday party a SMASH! Direct quotes "you raised the bar so high I don't even want to have my kids' bday party without MoMo."
The fact that even the adults starting getting tattoos in the end was a sign of an awesome time!!!
Thank you MoMo!!!!
Response from MoMo & Co:
Oh wow! Thank you so much for having me out to entertain the kids (both big and small)! I'm so pleased to hear that everyone had such a great time and that we complemented the party so well.
She was super nice. She did such an amazing job with the face painting and the kids were so happy and pleased. Great Job!
Momo was great. She was amazing at balloon twisting, all ages of kids enjoyed a lot. Then for the silly magic part, she got the kids involved so they all had fun.
Thank you Momo...
The performer was quite disorganized with her act, she seemed to have to pause each time that she moved from one trick to the next. She was impatient with the children; her contract claims that she is great with children but her demeanor was not evident of that at all. Her show bit mentions that the birthday child is the star of the show and not once did she mention my son’s name. She claims she was doing her show and balloons for 1 hr. & 45 minutes and she did not charge me for the extra time, that is a joke in itself since in her contract she claims the last part of the act includes “singing happy birthday with kids” and “taking pictures with them”…I guess I missed the FINE PRINT about “THIS MAY TAKE LONGER THAN THE CONTRACTED TIME AND YOU MAY INCUR ADDITIONAL CHARGE” I emphasize, “VERY DISAPPOINTED” with this performer!
Response from MoMo & Co:
First of all, I am sincerely sorry that you were disappointed in my show. We did discuss privately some of your concerns and your request for a refund. As for your child not being the star of the show, I do not force ANY children to participate in the magic show. There is nothing worse than having the birthday child in tears because they are unwilling to interact on the stage. You mentioned in an email that your son was shy around adults, and every time I called for a volunteer, he hid or shied away. I thought it best to not push. I was not even present for the cake cutting, and you never mentioned that you wanted me to stay to sing Happy Birthday or take pictures. We did go over the contracted time with our regular services, and you weren't charged for any overtime. Again, I apologize if you were unhappy in any way. I strive to do my best to please all of my customers.
I booked her for my daughters first birthday party . Her work is awesome and rates are reasonable. She came on on time. Kids loved her and she had full control on them during the cake cutting. I would highly recommend her.
Momo entertained at a party for our newborn baby. She performed a fun magic show and made balloon creations for about 20 kids. She was terrific, very engaging and personable! Her outfit was attractive and eye catching. The kids loved the show and the intricate balloons were a hit too. I was impressed with her quick response and professionalism from the time we communicated to follow up after the show. She is competitively priced. Definitely recommend her for any event!
Could not have had a better experience with Momo. She exceeded my expectations. It was my sons first birthday and I had no idea what to do. She came in and took charge of all the kids and they were entertained the ENTIRE time! Her face painting skills are amazing and the kids kept going back for more. So glad I found her. She dressed as theCat in the Hat for my cat in the hat theme and brought along two adorable helpers as Thing 1 and Thing 2. They entertained while she face painted. Will definitely be using her for future parties and if I could give more stars I would.
MoMo the Clown & Co were just superior in every way. They worked easily with us when we needed to make a date change. MoMo was prompt, fun, friendly; her equipment was professional and the face painting results could only be described as "stunning". The kids had a phenomenal time and the birthday girl hasn't stopped talking about her.
I would recommend the company and MoMo (and will!) to all my friends and neighbors. She was wonderful. Thank you, MoMo! We are big fans!
Response from MoMo & Co:
Thank you again for making me part of your family's (and most especially your daughter's) special day! It is my absolute pleasure to make her day so much fun and bring miles of smiles to you and all your guests!
Price Range: $125 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 480 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Performers of the US
Maureen Draganowski, aka MoMo, has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, starting her career in the theatrical/special effects arena. She expanded her venue by becoming a licensed cosmetologist, and became a prominent force in the hair/make up industry in Chicago's Gold Coast area. She also worked as a freelance commercial make up artist/hair stylist for several years in the Chicago area. Maureen has worked as a special effects artist for several area haunted houses, specializing in monster make up, costuming and scene design.
Maureen incorporates many years of theatrical training and early childhood development training into fun, outgoing character performers who can interact with children and adults of all ages. Maureen now combines her extensive knowledge of theatrical training, commercial and theatrical make up, special effects make up, hair styling and painted brushwork into a unique blend of artistry for children and adults alike.
Maureen continues to draw on her love of the theatre by performing as a clown and costumed performer. She also attends continuing education classes with master level instructors, such as Mark Reid, Brian and Nick Wolfe, Lucielle Brouillard, Christina Davison and Gary Cole on a regular basis to keep abreast of the commercial make up industry standards and guidelines.
Maureen is also a noted instructor for teaching face painting and body art, specializing in the transferrence of the One Stroke™ style of tole painting to face and body painting. She is currently a member of the Face Painting and Body Art Association, as well as the World Face and Body Art Alliance. She is also one of the Founding Directors for the Greater Midwest Face Painters Guild.
Maureen is continually advancing her skill set with ongoing memberships with such groups as the Northern Illinois Balloon Jam, Balloon HQ, and the World Clown Association.
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December 01, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
October 07, 2018 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
June 09, 2018 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Children's Birthday Party |
May 27, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Religious Celebration |
March 03, 2018 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Children's Birthday Party |
February 17, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Children's Birthday Party |
November 04, 2017 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
September 10, 2017 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Religious Celebration |
September 09, 2017 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
June 17, 2017 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
June 10, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
June 04, 2017 • 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 15, 2017 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
March 26, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
March 17, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
September 04, 2016 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Birthday (Child) |
June 02, 2016 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm | House Party |
May 07, 2016 • 3:30pm - 8:00pm | Religious Celebration |
March 13, 2016 | Baby Shower |
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September 12, 2015 | Reunion |
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May 30, 2015 | Birthday Party |
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January 10, 2015 | Baby Shower |
November 23, 2014 | Birthday Party |
November 08, 2014 | Birthday Party |
October 05, 2014 | Birthday Party |
September 14, 2014 | Birthday Party |
September 13, 2014 | Birthday Party |
August 24, 2014 | Corporate Event |
July 19, 2014 | Birthday Party |
June 13, 2014 | Birthday Party |
June 06, 2014 | Graduation |
May 03, 2014 | Birthday Party |
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Erin L. said “Jay Jay provided a great show for our Cub Scout event. The kids loved it! He had several of the kids as participants in his magic tricks. Very pleased!”
Erica D. said “I appreciated his positivity and jovial mood at our event. He was clearly a great act for our 7 year old and his friends. They loved the balloon swords.…”
Dan V. said “Uncle Rich was making balloons nonstop during our event and EVERYONE loved him! No request was too hard for him....we even saw a Taylor Swift balloon!!!…”
Anna Y. said “Professional and great at creating all types of animals”