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Assembly at a Los Angeles elementary school

Armed with an apron full of balloons, a laptop, and a digital projector, Addi visits schools, libraries, and youth groups to put on educational shows for kids.

Using his balloon hat photos from 34 countries, Addi teaches children about GEOGRAPHY and different CULTURES around the world.  Colorful visuals and an interactive approach ensure engagement in the subject matter.  Students have so much fun, they don't realize they are actually learning.



Throughout the presentation, Addi makes balloon objects for children in the audience.  Effortlessly twisting complex animals, headdresses or jewelry and performing difficult experimental tricks, Addi talks with students about the importance of PRACTICE as the best way to excel in life.

Through the Balloon Hat Project's international “What is Laughing?” survey and through exciting interactive games, Addi also helps explain the NATURE OF LAUGHTER, its importance in our lives, and how all people are born knowing how to laugh.

For scheduling and pricing, please email:  addi@newballoonhat.com

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Praise from Past Clients:

Los Angeles Public Libary |  San Pedro

Addi Somekh was a great choice to kick off the Summer Reading Club at my library. We have a large and diverse group of children in this community. Addi had the kids laughing and fully engaged in his presentation. His slide show about his trip around the world making balloon hats helped the kids learn about geography. They saw a wide variety of cultures always with the underlying principle that laughter is universal. He had many willing volunteers to help demonstrate his advanced balloon hat making techniques. They had a great time. I would highly recommend Addi.

Jennifer Stapleton
Los Angeles Library
San Pedro Regional Branch

Los Angeles Public Library |  Harbor Gateway

Both parents and children were captivated by the unique balloon creations that Addi so effortlessly made. He also gave an entertaining geography lesson, accompanied by humorous pictures from his wordly travels. This was a wonderful program!

Donna Atmur
Children's Librarain
Los Angeles Public Libary, Harbor Gateway Branch

Los Angeles Public Library  |  Echo Park

Addi Somekh's Balloonhat show is nothing like you've ever seen. He is not just any balloon artist... he is the one and only.

Children and adults were thrilled and amazed by his artistry & showmanship. The show is educational and imaginative as he produces hats, animals, and unusual balloon-objects for the audience, and discusses his incredible round-the-world tours creating balloon artwork for everyone from yogis in India to vaqueros in Peru. You will not be disappointed.

Jeni Zambrano
Children's Librarian
Los Angeles Public Library, Echo Park Branch

5th Grader from Queens, NY

Dear Addi and Charlie,
Thank you for coming to our school and making a balloon hat for me. You impressed me because you went to countries to make a balloon hat for a person who is a total stranger. Also you went to some countries where it was burning hot and freezing cold. That impressed me a lot.

When I came home with the balloon hat, I gave it to my 4-year-old little brother. Like you said a balloon is like a language without words. When I gave him the balloon hat he smiled at me and hugged me. I had never seen him so happy before.
I hope you come back to our school again. Only I want the whole school to see the wonderful balloon hats you know how to make and the countries you have been to.

Sincerely,
Kimberly Rebolledo
5th grade
P.S. 92Q, Queens, New York