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Mr. Killian's Animal Balloon Twisting
Mr. Killian's Animal Balloon Twisting

Mr. Killian's Animal Balloon Twisting

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$150
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Balloon art type

Responds in about 4 hours


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About
Hello, I'm Mr. Kevin Killian. And I love what I do! I got my start with balloon twisting over 17 years ago. But at that time, I wasn't doing a whole lot with it. I was basically trying to find an easy way to impress women. (No, it did not work.) My talent kept hidden until my wife, Iris, started her facepainting business several years ago. Many people would ask her if she also did balloon twisting. And she tell them, "No." One day, our oldest daughter bought some twisting balloons at the store. Her plan was to help her mom with her business. As she struggled with some of the designs, I stepped in to show her some basic maneuvers. My wife was in shock that I knew how to do it. I guess I forgot to tell her, and she was already in business for 2 years. She was not happy. Oops! So I started to practice more and join in on her facepainting gigs. And it turns out that I have a knack for it! This is currently my fifth year as a professional balloon artist. And the fun just keeps growing! Contact me. You won't be disappointed. My prices displayed are for private party events. For corporate events, I charge a flat $150 per hour. There is a $25 travel fee if your event is longer than 1 hour away. For events that are more than 2 hours away, the travel fee is $50.
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Current Top Pro

Hired 105 times

Serves Wauconda, IL

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1 employee

7 years in business

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2024

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2023

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2022

Services offered
Event type
Balloon art type

Simple balloon twisting

Detailed balloon art

Face Painting services

Yes

Projects and media

45 photos

Projects and media

45 photos

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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48 reviews

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Shanti B.

Jul 19, 2025

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Mr. Killian and his wife came out for my annual daycare summer event to do face painting and balloon twisting. They were both so amazing with all of the kids! They did excellent work and were very patient with them. Mr. Killian and his wife were so friendly and very professional. I plan to have them come back each summer for my event. I highly recommend Mr. Killian’s Animal Balloon Twisting.

Details: School event • 21 - 40 guests • Younger than 4 years old • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • Simple balloon twisting (e.g., one-balloon dog) • Face painting is needed

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Umer A.

Jun 23, 2025

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Kevin was one of the highlights of my daughters 1st birthday. The kids loved the balloon animals and there was a lot of variety to please everyone. I would recommend to everyone to book Kevin, he was really professional and his work was amazing! He made sure all the kids got the animals they wanted, there were many different options such as a butterfly, duck, spiderman, a tractor and many many more. If you are thinking about booking Kevin, don't think too hard and just do it!

Details: Birthday party • 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • Younger than 4 years old • 7 - 10 years old • I'm flexible • I'm flexible

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Amy S.

Mar 30, 2025

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100% worth it! We hired Mr. Killian and his daughter for balloon artistry and face painting for my son’s birthday and they were fantastic. Many of the parents at the party commented on how he was the best balloon artist they’d ever seen. He interacted effortlessly with both parents and kids, entertaining us with both his personality and his artistry. On top of that, Mr. Killian was easy to work with. Will definitely be working with Mr. Killian again for his services. Thank you so much for making my son’s birthday party a success!

Details: Birthday party • 1 - 10 guests • Younger than 4 years old • Simple balloon twisting (e.g., one-balloon dog) • Face painting is needed

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Sujatha K.

Jun 16, 2024

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Details: Birthday party • 21 - 40 guests • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • 11 - 14 years old • Simple balloon twisting (e.g., one-balloon dog) • Detailed balloon art (uses several balloons) • Face painting is needed

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Wendy n.

Mar 31, 2024

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The balloon twisting and the face painting were wonderful. Definitely will have them back for another event at the country club. They were great!!

Details: Holiday party • 41 - 70 guests • Younger than 4 years old • 4 - 6 years old • 7 - 10 years old • 11 - 14 years old • Simple balloon twisting (e.g., one-balloon dog) • I'm flexible

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Kevin Killian

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