I wish this were my stretched limo, but it was just a loaner for a party
One of my kids favorite songs is “How Many Clowns Can You Cram in a Car?” And I will admit that I kind of like the song as well. Since I have to drive all over Greenville, SC to entertain at birthday parties or do balloon twisting at restaurants, I spend a lot of time in my car. If you also add in my trips to Anderson or Spartanburg, SC AND my annual trip to Cincinnati, OH for a balloon convention I spend a whole lot of time in my car. Many people have vehicles that are reflections of their personalities. And I guess that being an entertainer in the Upstate of SC I would have to have lots of personality. I do comedy magic, I am a balloon twister, I even perform occassionally as a clown. Here are some things that you will likely find in my car.
- Balloons – I generally have a few bags of balloons somewhere. You never know when you might be called to do a balloon delivery, or just get a chance to brighten someone’s day with a twisted creation.
- Markers – While I can make some pretty incredible balloon sculptures, markers can help add the finishing touches.
- Magic Tricks – Whether I am a birthday entertainer, or a corporate entertainer, I usually like to add some comedy magic to the show. Some of the tricks even involve balloons which is an added bonus for me!
- Face Paints – my wife is the real talent here, but I am learning more to be a better face painter
- CDs – Since I might be driving for an hour or more, why not make my time a little more useful. I like to listen to audio books on marketing, goal setting, and even jokes on compact disc.
- Gum – I have lost 24 pounds, but when I am in the car snacks can be a real temptation. I don’t have any teachers around, so I can chew – chew away on some sugar free gum.
- Clown nose – I keep my red clown nose in my glove compartment. Sometimes even when I am not entertaining as a clown, I will put my clown nose on and drive around just to give other drivers a relaxing laugh.
My car is actually like a mobile office for my entertainment business. So look for my little white Taurus with the “Tie Dye Balloon Guy” on the front license plate. And if I am wearing my clown nose make sure you smile extra big.
