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Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Public Speaking Tip: Balloons

Having owned an entertainment and balloon delivery company, I Feel uniquely qualified to address this topic. Here are some ways to use balloons to add excitement to your presentation.

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(just blow them up yourself or get an easy to carry hand pump from your local party store)

=> Put slips of paper with the name of a door prize in theballoon. Let participants pick a balloon, pop it and see what prize they won.

=> Tie them to a string and hang from ceiling as decorations.

=> Use double stick tape and tape them to the floor as a borderfrom the entrance door to the seating area. This is also good to take up space in a room that is too big for the number of chairs.

=> Pass empty balloons out to crowd. Have them blow them up and make whistling noises by letting the air escape while stretching the nozzle. Give prizes for best whistle song.

=> Pass out balloons and have audience members blow up and tie them. Simulate a fireworks display (noise only) by having the audience members stomp on the balloons.

=> Buy inexpensive balloon drop bags and pull ripcord, then encourage fireworks tip above.

=> Make balloon animals and sculptures. Next issue we'll talk about helium balloons, and safety and environmental tips when dealing with balloons

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