email: info@balloonanimal.co.uk

www.balloonanimal.co.uk

created by

David Crofts

Associate of the Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star

Guinness World Record Breaking Sleight of Hand

"Special thanks to the person who booked the balloon man.  He had our attention for hours!" (MediaCom)

"We all thought you were fantastic" (Taylor Herring Brand Communications)

"Excellent Balloon Characters, especially Mr Sneeze" (Adam Hargreaves)

"The Best" (Jacqueline Wilson, OBE, Children's Laureate)

"We couldn't have the party without you" (Damien Hurst)

David Crofts has his hands insured for £5million

Clients include

Resident at Simon Drake's House of Magic

Previously resident at Chiquito's Mexican Restaurant and Bar, Virginia Water, since 1997

Companies:  Hitachi, Volvo, Nominet, Coutts, Taylor Herring, Mediacom, Honda, Waterstones, Clear Cut Pictures, Harrods, Mail on Sunday, Nikkon, United Distillers, Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar, WH Smith, Camelot, Domestos, Wella, Accenture, Johnson and Johnson, J.P.Morgan, Wickes, Trader Media Group, Volt Delta, Gala, Sainsbury's, Royal Bank of Scotland, SAP, Avery Dennison, Relaxation Station, Mastercard, Debenhams, Peter Green, Alexander Forbes, Clintons, T Mobile, Secure Destruction, Land Securities Trillium, Laing O'Rourke, PGA European Tour (Wentworth), The Royal Television Society, Concert Artist's Association, Renaissance Hotels, Marriott Hotels, Holiday Inn Hotels, Dunelm Mill, Samsung, Ban & co., BNP Paribas, Selfridges, Jupiter, Marks and Spencer, Bluewater, Imgram Micro, Fiat, Ministry of Sound, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Magic FM, Carluccios, Fitch Ratings, Fiserv, Informa, Bourne Leisure, Pontins, Bupa, Rodizio Rico, Chorion, Peugeot, Balfour Beatty, Superfad, ICI, Audi,

Workshops/Shows at the following Schools/Universities: Harrow School, St Bedes (Eastbourne), Willowbank, Hurst Lodge, Eagle House (Sunningdale), St Martins (Caversham), King's House (Richmond), Exeter College, Brasenose College, Trinity College, Oriel College (Oxford University) Christ's College (Cambridge University)

Leisure Services: Reading Borough Council, Windsor Borough Council, Southwark Borough Council, since 2000

Theme Parks: Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Legoland

Film Premiers and launches:  Kung Fu Panda, Horton hears a Who, Bee Movie, The Simpsons Movie, Shark Tale, Garfield, Thunderbirds, Sponge Bob, Robots, Valiant, Wedding Crashers, Wallace and Gromit, Over the Hedge, Open Season, Flushed Away, Happy Feet, Surf's Up

Film, TV, DVD: MTV (Balloon sculpture for animated titles), Yorkshire Television Ltd (Mendelev documentary, card manipulation), Labrador Films ('The Life and Death of Peter Sellers', Ukulele Consultant), Novel Finders Ltd. (The Fimbles for CBeebies, Sky, balloon model making), Channel 4 (Christmas Lectures, Royal Institute, space themed balloon model making), BBC (Newsnight, Gambling Commission feature, card manipulation), The Graham Norton Show (Balloon Sculpture), The Secret Cabaret 'The Creators Cut' (DVD) card and coin flourishes.

Hospital Shows: Guy's, St. Thomas', Middlesex (London)

Charities: Anti-Slavery, Clic Sargent Cancer Care, Born Free Foundation, Reach, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Help a London Child, British Airways Happy Child. Parkinsons Research at Hadassah, Jerusalem.

...and at many private functions for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, barmitzvahs etc. around the UK and beyond

As well as having worked at all the major hotels in London we are familiar with many venues around the UK.

A few very kind comments from some of the above clients to give you a sense of what David can do for you

went down an absolute STORM - you totally ENTRANCED all our guests, both young and old - BRILLIANT, very entertaining - thanks for your OUTSTANDING work -  sterling performance - as always, WONDERFUL work - ORIGINAL and completely FANTASTIC - a total STAR -  how HAPPY we were with your performance -  never seen anyone work so hard - wouldn't be the same without you - the BEST we have seen - so much FUN - I've NEVER seen anyone handle cards like that before - Better than good - I love that - this is the best thing I've ever seen - natural and funny - that's wicked it really is

- They say the customer is always right -

Some recent letters and emails received, thank you very much for all your kind comments

"Thank you so much for finding David for us for the wedding, he was perfect, and went down a storm. Apologies for the fact that I think the two little bridesmaids followed him everywhere, but then he was making the most amazing things with balloons, so what more could he expect!! anyway he was brilliant, and the wedding appeared to be enjoyed by all, especially the Bride and Groom which is, in the end, all that mattered!" (A+D)

"David was definitely the highlight of the evening and he was the main subject of conversation on the Monday following. He was a great personality and amazing entertainer - everyone just loved him! We were very lucky to have him and he helped make a fantastic evening" (S D)

"Thank you much for an excellent job at our Celebration Party yesterday. Many of our guests commented on how fabulous your magic tricks and balloon creations are.  I would also like to thank you for you professionalism. As a busy party organiser on the night not to mention having to give a speech it was reassuring to see you confidently working the room and producing squeals of delight.  You arrived on time, got on with the job and did it really well, with the minimum of fuss and to maximum effect.  Once again, thank you." (F + M)

"Hi David, Just to say a huge THANK YOU for making our wedding day extra special and very memorable for all who came - everyone has been raving about you. It was really kind of you to stay for so long as well. Thanks again. All the best" (N+J)

"Many thanks for all your very hard work last Sunday - you were exceptional" (P A)

"Fantastic – I have had feedback from so many guests and all of them we're just astonished at the balloon sculptures

and sheer brilliance of this magician!" (Brasenose College, Oxford)

"Phenomenal" (Harrods)

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