Back a few years ago Rick Bauer ordered some balloons to decorate for a party he was having. The balloon company sent the wrong balloons. Instead of the usual party favorites they sent along four bags of the long skinny balloons usually used by clowns and magicians to make balloon animals for children. The balloon company rectified the error. They sent the right balloons for the party, and very kindly offered Rick the balloons they had sent in error.

He left them in his closet for a few weeks until curiosity finally got the best of him. Rick tried to figure out a few basic designs. They were very hard to blow up, but once he got the hang of that he discovered he quite enjoyed this new-found craft. He started performing as RICCO, THE BALLOON GUY.  

Rick went out and bought as many different kinds, shapes and sizes of balloons as he could find. He began to experiment with multiple-balloon design which he affectionately calls “balloon sculptures”.

RICCO THE BALLOON GUY provides a great addition to any festive event. He loves to “work the crowd” but is equally at home on the performance stage where he can provide a surprisingly delightful and varied program (15-30 minutes) of balloon related stunts, gags and audience participation. A good time will be had by all.

For pricing, booking or further information please contact Rick at 613-920-7048 (Cell Phone – to leave a message) or E-mail richardbauer9@gmail.com.

You can also find further information, pictures, posters, bios, music samples, etc., by calling the Quinte Arts Council, 613-962-1232 ext. 26 or emailing carol@quinteartscouncil.org.