Thanks for taking the time to read this letter.

2006 was the best year yet, the bookings and smiles have more than doubled – but there is still a lot of room for growth in 2007. I’m looking forward to working with you in 2007 doing either balloons, magic, or both, please let me know your needs.

BIO:
As a street performer I currently do balloons / stories / and cheesy magic as a part time hobby in the mid west. I’ve been as far West as Dodge City, Kansas, for Dodge City Roundup Days and as far East as Savanna Illinois for Savanna Days. I current work out of the Oskaloosa, Iowa area, working for various Chambers, malls, schools, kids camps, churches, etc. If you feel that I would be a plus to your local events please give me a call.

Looking forward to working with you,

Tom (Terrific) The Balloon Man

A couple notes of interest:

I currently work for Pella Windows, Pella Iowa in engineering. I’ve been with Pella for the last 22 years.
The balloons are part time work.

I started doing balloons for my daughter 10 years ago.

I’ve worked in children’s ministry for over 18 years at the First Assembly of God church in Oskaloosa, Ia.

I also teach balloon animals at Indian Hill Community College (Night class)

What do clients think?

I would highly recommend Tom Gay "The Balloon Man". He has been a wonderful addition to our Lincoln school carnival the past two years. The children, at our school loved to watch him make balloon creations and they thought it was great they could take them home. He does a wonderful job with children. I have worked with Tom at other children's activities where he has done his balloon creations and he always does a great job! The kids love him.
Julie Carter - Lincoln P.T.O President

While pasturing in Dodge City Kansas Tom Gay came to minister with our church as we joined with McDonalds for a kids fair. Tom had a booth that he ministered to the kids by attracting them with balloon animals, and then ministered to them the love of Christ. Tom was very popular with children of all ages. This event took place in the summer of 2000.
Rev. Del Bittner

Tom, what a great job you do at the Grant School Carnival!! Definitely the most busy, the children were lined up for your fabulous balloons all night!! You have got some of the most creative and fun balloons I have ever seen!!!
Thanks Again Tara Stout - Grant PTO

You were such a hit at the Taste of Savanna we want you back again.
Pam Brown, Savanna Chamber of Commerce

Tom, It was a pleasure having you...I heard lots of good comments about you. I'm sure we'll be calling you again sometime. You did a great job!
Wendy Smith (Penn Central Mall)

Tom is really good! He does our Children's Christmas Workshop every year here at Pella Corp. and he usually does several Thursday Night's on the Square during the summer in Pella for the Chamber of Commerce.
Candi Noteboom Activities/Perks Coordinator Pella Corporation

Fun Factory birthday party A very good thing you are doing for kids- I like the way you point out God in your show. We talked about how the kids were mesmerized -in watching you!
Thanks again - Joyce Place (Grandmother) 2005

Tom, thanks for you ministry to the kids on July 3rd at the Rock Center. Even the 70 year old kids enjoyed the balloons.
Thanks again: The 4th of July Committee – New Sharon Iowa. 2005

"Thanks for performing at Merle Hay Mall on Saturday! The event was definitely a success—the kids were engaged and had fun, and the parents enjoyed the show as well. I spoke with some of the parents afterwards who said they really enjoyed your show, and one who said there’s a reason you’re called Tom “Terrific”! There was a very good turnout of kids as well, which kept growing throughout the hour. I will definitely keep your information handy for future kids events!"
Michelle Haacke - Special Events Coordinator - Merle Hay Mall – 2005