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Nick Connell Top Performer

Nick Connell

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5.0 
(24 reviews)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Balloon Twister
  • Travels up to 30 miles
  • $175 (1 hr)+$50/half hour. Decor: $150-$2000.
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Overview

People and organizations hire me to foster a dynamic vibe with balloon "magic." If you are planning a small or large gathering of any sort with some need for unique pizzaz, I could be a great addition to you party. Being dubbed "a normal person who can dazzle with balloons," I have a passion for engaging with people (yes, children to adults) and creating fun moments together: with wit, humor and creativity.

I make every attempt to be prompt and professional, relaxed and flexible. And I wear the most natural smile my parents put on me. :)

I've entertained at a wide array of events: bar mitzvahs, wedding receptions, large fundraisers, birthday parties, block parties, festivals, carnivals,


24 Reviews

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Bridget M. • April 27, 2023

Wellapalooza at University of Chicago

Nick was the biggest hit at Wellapalooza! They were so excited and loved his personality.

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Ashley F. • August 15, 2022

Very Responsive, Kids Loved Him

Nick was quick to respond with availability and booking was easy. He was on time and got straight to twisting. His balloon animals are detailed and so fun. He engages with the kids to keep them involved and happy for the entire hour. He creates a fun, humorous experience for both kids and adults. We will absolutely be using him in the future!

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Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Love to hear such a positive experience. Thank you Ashley.

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Michael C. • April 11, 2022

Absolutely a pro, kids LOVED Nick

Nick was phenomenal at my 3 and 5 year old kids birthday party. Despite 30 mph winds, Nick rolled with everything and started cranking out amazing balloon animals, ninjas, magic wands, swords, you name it. The kids from 2 to 7 absolutely LOVED Nick, he saved the birthday party and helped to create an incredible atmosphere.

I would hire Nick again for any event in the future and highly recommend him to others!

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Balloon Twister
Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Much appreciated, Michael! That wind was spectacular, but we figured it all out. Thanks for your kindness and enthusiasm. Peace

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Ahmed N. • March 27, 2022

Amazing and Talented

We hired Nick for my child's third birthday out in the park and Nick was incredible. It was straightforward booking him, he showed up on time, and most importantly he's so amazingly talented with his balloon twisting skills and demeanor towards the children. All the kids left was amazing balloon creations, and all the adults want to hire him for their party. Thank you Nick for entertaining all the kids and adults alike :)

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Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you for such a kind review. I am grateful for the opportunity to foster wonder and joy.

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Shannon H. • March 20, 2022

Wonderful part of our 4 year old’s birthday

Nicolas came for the first part of our daughter’s 4th birthday and was SO wonderful! He is incredibly talented and also warm and personable and great with the children. We had 4 kids total and the size was great - each child received multiple balloons of their choosing - giraffes, penguins, elephants, crowns, etc. We’ll have him back for another party for sure.

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Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you, Shannon. Your feedback is helpful and warmly received. I'd love to entertain for another celebration of yours. Please connect with me at nixballoons on Instagram. Peace

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Charlotte T. • February 21, 2022

Best balloon twister!

Nick is amazing, every single creation is a major hit for the kids!

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Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you, Charlotte. Much appreciated. :)

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Ross F. • May 7, 2021

Great with Balloons and Kids

We brought in Nick for my 8 year olds’ birthday party, dinosaur themed. Made an amazing pterodactyl for my daughter. He was just non-stop the entire time, interacting beautifully with the kids while making awesome balloons. Good communication, on time. Huge addition to the party. Will definitely use again.

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Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you Ross. What a lovely time. Such positive, joyful energy in your backyard! I’m grateful the pterodactyl was well received by your daughter. Be well and talk to you more in the future.

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Joe B. • January 7, 2019

1st Birthday Party

We had a 1st Birthday Party for our son and had about 25 kids, ranging from 1-10 in age. Nick was great with the kids and created some awesome balloons. We were very impressed and many parents were asking for his card for future events. We will definitely be using Nick again in the future!

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Balloon Twister
Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you Joe. I appreciate the review. And I enjoyed entertaining your family and friends. Best wishes to your family in 2019!

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Rachel O. • August 5, 2018

TERRIFIC! Will definitely hire him again!

All correspondence with Nick was timely and clear. He was very talented and patient with the kids. All the kids were super happy with the balloon creations at our block party! We're hoping to book him for next year!

Hired as:
Balloon Twister

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Sunni L. • May 24, 2018

Nick was great!!!

My twin great-nieces loved him. He interacted so well with them and held their attention as much as anyone could with a couple of wired excitable 3 year olds. We adults loved him too. The animals he made were AMAZING (the girls let me keep the koala)!! I've already shown pictures to friends and they've shown interest in hiring him for their events.

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Response from Nick Connell:

Wonderful to hear. You all were great too! Enjoy the summer.

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Martha A. • November 24, 2017

Amazing

He was amazing and really good with the kids. He was very patient with the kids despite the fact that they were very wild.

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Response from Nick Connell:

Aww thanks, Martha.

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Simon G. • October 16, 2017

Awesome work!

Awesome job at our grand opening event. Huge hit with the kids - definitely recommend!

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Balloon Twister
Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you, Simon.

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Yamini • September 26, 2017

Awesome

Kids had fun.

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Balloon Twister
Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you for the review. All the best to your family.

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Claire Z. • August 21, 2017

Easy party fun!

Working with Nick was super straightforward -- he responded to my messages, was easy to work with, and best of all provided the guests at my kids birthday party lots of fun to take home. He just came in and did his thing while I drank wine and chatted with my guests. I'd definitely recommend him.

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Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Much appreciated, Claire. That's how it should work it ideally. Makes me thrilled to read your thoughts, as it validates why I do this entertainment. Best wishes to you and yours, and see you again in the future. Peace,
Nick

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Dawn .. P. • July 6, 2017

4th of July

Kids had a great time. He did a great job

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Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you, Dawn. It was a hot one, and the line was long and steady the entire 3.5 hours. Great crowd! And super kind volunteers running this event. Best to you.

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Eduardo F. • April 16, 2017

Ballons

Nick did a wonderful job at the party. Would definitely use him again.

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Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you Ed. Much appreciated. I look forward to entertaining for your family again soon. Peace

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Deanna S. • January 29, 2017

Kids loved it!

Nick and his balloons were an awesome addition to our daughter's restaurant bday party. He kept kids of all ages entertained, and was so fun in his interaction with them! All of his creations were surprising and unique. Can't wait to hire him again for a future event.

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Response from Nick Connell:

There's a benefit to never growing up and being the biggest kid in the room! I'm so happy to hear your feedback and to know that you were pleased.

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Steven B. • January 1, 2017

Perfect for Kids!!

Nick was on time, made sure every kid at the party had the same amount of balloon figures and even made a special balloon for the birthday boy. We had kids from 1-15 and he was awesome with all of them. Nick was fantastic to work with and we will definitely call him again for family parties.

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Response from Nick Connell:

Thank you a Steven. Much appreciated. Happy New Year.

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Rick H. • November 21, 2016

Awesome!!

Thanks so much, Nick, for helping make our son's birthday party a huge success!! The kids had a blast and the adults, myself included, marveled at your amazing balloon skills! Your interaction with the kids made it especially fun. I'm glad you left some cards with me because I would absolutely recommend your services to anyone!

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Balloon Twister
Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Much appreciated, Rick. I had a blast. And building a volleyball net was a first for me. :) Kids make it so much fun to entertain with balloons. Peace. Oh thanks for advertising for me as well.

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Blanca S. • September 11, 2016

Nick was fantastic!!

Nick did great with all the kids! Everyone is still talking about what a great job he did a day after the party!!

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Molly N. • September 6, 2016

Awesome addition to my son's birthday party!

I hired Nick to work at my son's 5th birthday party this past weekend. Nick was amazing! The party was indoors, but had a carnival theme. Nick's presence perfectly tied everything together. The party included around 75 people, of which about 30 were kids of all different ages. EVERYONE was so impressed and has been talking about Nick's talent and knack for working with kids for days. At one point, people were even applauding him for one of his creations. I could not have been happier!

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Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

My heart is happy. Thank you so much.

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Jen B. • January 20, 2016

Only Balloon Guy you will ever need!!!

I hired Nick as a surprise for my twin 9 year old's, Birthday Sleepover. He arrived promptly at the requested time and proceeded to WOW us all. I know my girls enjoyed their surprise and even asked if we can hire Nick next year. I would defiantly hire him again as well as pass his information on. He was FANTASTIC.... Thanks Nick for a great job.

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Response from Nick Connell:

I greatly appreciate your feedback, Jen. And I am happy that the party was a hit. Thank you for sharing my information and for supporting my work. Best to you

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Hazel W. • August 31, 2015

Great Balloon Artist

Nick did a great job at both my brothers b-day party. The kids who attended (and adults) loved his balloon creations. My Down Syndrome brother (turned 30) enjoyed watching Nick make the balloon characters. Nick was very professional and answered all my questions prior to our event. I would definitely use him again and will recommend him to anyone who wants a balloon twister.

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Response from Nick Connell:

Great news to read on a Monday morning. I appreciate your feedback, and I'm pleased JP and you enjoyed my work. Wishing you all well.

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Tara D. • February 24, 2014

Wonderful Choice...All my friends are asking for his info!

Nick was wonderful! He communicated with me in a timely manner and I was able to get the gig booked very quickly. He answered all my questions, came out on a holiday, drove from very far, and was very friendly! Nick made all of the children a balloon that they loved and more than one for most of them. The kids were crowding him into a corner and he never stopped being totally nice and awesome with them! They were so sad when Nick had to leave. He made sure to see if everyone got a balloon before departing and thanked me several times. I would highly recommend him to anyone! All of my neighbors were at the party and have already asked to get in contact with him! Thanks again Nick!

Hired as:
Balloon Twister
Nick Connell

Response from Nick Connell:

Well, thank you for much, Tara. I appreciate your generosity and kind reply. It was a pleasure to entertain for your friends and family. Wishing you and yours all the best.

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Price Range: $175 (1 hr)+$50/half hour. Decor: $150-$2000.

Languages: English

Services Offered

Balloon Twister Balloon Decor

Past Booked Events

April 26, 2023 • 11:00am - 2:00pm Fair
February 19, 2023 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
December 03, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm Children’s Birthday Party
November 06, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
November 05, 2022 • 10:30am - 12:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
August 13, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm House Party
April 09, 2022 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
March 27, 2022 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
March 19, 2022 • 10:30am - 11:30am Children’s Birthday Party
February 20, 2022 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
August 15, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
August 01, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children’s Birthday Party
July 24, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
May 06, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children’s Birthday Party
October 05, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Children's Birthday Party
January 06, 2019 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children's Birthday Party
August 04, 2018 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm House Party
May 23, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Children's Birthday Party
May 12, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children's Birthday Party
November 18, 2017 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Birthday Party
October 14, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:30pm Birthday (Child)
October 14, 2017 • 10:00am - 2:00pm Corporate Event
September 23, 2017 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm Birthday (Child)
September 23, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm Birthday (Child)
August 19, 2017 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm Birthday (Child)
July 04, 2017 • 12:30pm - 4:00pm Nonprofit Event
April 15, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm Birthday (Child)
January 28, 2017 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm Birthday (Child)
December 31, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Birthday (Child)
November 19, 2016 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Birthday (Child)
November 19, 2016 • 10:30am - 11:30am Birthday (Child)
September 10, 2016 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Birthday (Child)
April 16, 2016 Birthday (Child)
March 05, 2016 Birthday (Child)
February 27, 2016 Religious Celebration
January 15, 2016 Birthday (Child)
November 07, 2015 Birthday (Child)
August 29, 2015 Birthday (Child)
June 06, 2015 Baby Shower
May 09, 2015 Religious Celebration
February 14, 2014 Birthday Party
September 22, 2013 Birthday Party

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Setup Requirements

Nothing, just space for me to stand, maybe walk around.

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