Don Alan's Rubber Circus

One of the first books on the making of balloon animals written in 1958. These are the big animals, each one made from several balloons. Suitable for stage, floor shows, outdoor work, TV, and more. Teaches you how to make them quickly, right in front of the audience and includes bits of business, ideas, and suggestions.
You can build an entire act around this feature. The animals are great for party give-aways because they are life size. Fully illustrated.

Contents Include:

2 Introduction
3 Making Short Lengths: basic moves
4 Making Tails
5 Dachshund
5 Using Colors
6 Creation of a Swan
7 Reindeer, Airplane, Giraffe
8 Hat Comedy
9 Monster, Sitting Monkey, Baby Doll, Rabbit
10 Candy Apple
11 Rocket Balloons
11 Bits of Business: Whale, running gag, static electricity, etc.
13 What To Do With Your Balloon Act: tips on gigs and performance
14 Magic Balloon - Pincushion: secret not provided
14 Magic Balloon - Spiker: secret not provided
15 Bits of Balloons (Jay Marshall): some balloon anecdotes and ideas

Details; Don Alan's Rubber Circus

15 pages, soft covers, saddle-stitched, size: 5 1/2" by 8 1/2".

Illustrated by Gene Gloye