“The smile on a child’s face when they receive a balloon is wonderful. I am always challenging myself to learn new characters daily.” ~Rick Hessler – Balloon Artist & Children’s Entertainer

Richard Hessler, “Rick” moved to Lafayette, LA in 1976. He attended USL and received a General Studies degree in 1991. Rick became a firefighter in December of 1996, and recently retired in December 2016 from The Opelousas, LA Fire Department after 20 years.

Rick started his craft of entertaining children in 1999 with balloon twisting, a unique clown character named “Rickles,” a growing magic show, and stilt walking. Of all the characters, balloon twisting remains his favorite. Rick Hessler is the currently World Record Holder of Balloon Dogs in one minute and is currently working on other World Records at this time.

Find Rick at a local Acadiana restaurant location below or contact Rick Hessler Balloon Artist by calling (337) 945-4970 for your birthday party or event.

***Rick has regular establishments that he twists and entertains in Acadiana.

Here is a list of current businesses Rick performs balloon twisting.
**Rick works around his fire department schedule.
*Deano’s Pizza – (Saturday Evenings – 6-9pm) 305 Bertrand Dr.
*Gatti’s in Crowley, LA – (Friday Afternoons 6pm – 8:30pm)  2218 N Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526
*Pedros Tacos & Tequila Opelousas, LA – (Tuesdays) 6-8pm

Rick Hessler – Children’s Entertainer twists balloons in restaurants, birthday parties, he also has a magic show. Rick is available for your grand openings, company gatherings, trade-shows, events, and other special occasions. Rick also performs for school shows promoting reading, fire safety, christian shows, and also has a wide range of characters to help him.

Rick Hessler wants to personally thank you for taking the time to visit Ballooneyman.com. God Bless.