Frequently Asked Questions

Because this isn't your average balloon twisting. 

Patches combines seriously impressive balloon art with humour, personality and years of experience entertaining crowds of all ages. 

There’s no basic menu of five designs — kids can challenge Patches with what they actually want, making the balloons just as much fun to watch being created as they are to take home. 

 Patches doesn’t perform a traditional stage show — the entertainment happens while he works. 

Humour, interaction and seriously impressive balloon creations turn each request into its own little performance, with guests watching to see what he’ll make next. 

If you’re looking for a structured performance-style experience, check out Blackie Waterz and Giant Bubbles. 

Absolutely. 

Every guest is different, and Patches is happy to adapt his approach wherever possible. 

If a child needs a little more time, less interaction, a quieter approach or simply wants to watch from a comfortable distance, that's completely fine. 

If there’s anything that would help make the experience more enjoyable, just let Patches know before the event. 

Popular dates can fill quickly, particularly weekends and peak party times.

If Patches is already booked, get in touch anyway. 

Depending on the timing and location of your event, there may still be a way to make it work — or Patches may be able to recommend another trusted entertainer. 

For the best chance of securing your preferred time, booking early is always recommended. 

 Absolutely. 

Patches holds a current Working With Children Check and Public Liability Insurance, so you can book with confidence. 

Any additional artists brought in for larger events are also required to hold the appropriate checks and insurance. 

 After a massive day? Absolutely. 

But after years of twisting thousands upon thousands of balloons, Patches' hands know what they're doing. Besides, there's usually another awesome balloon request waiting — no time to complain.