An Afternoon With Willy Monroe

Class Description:

Join Willy Monroe in this rare lecture in New York City. Over the course of an afternoon, Willy will teach you 1) unusual balloon techniques, 2) interactive balloons, 3) performing with balloons, 4) how to develop a unique show, and 5) non-verbal balloon entertaining. Basically, the secrets that have kept him one of the busiest balloon performers in the world.

Willy regularly performs on stages in China, USA, and all over Europe. He has won numerous competitions, all with vastly different characters and styles. He is considered among the 'best of the best' by the leading balloon experts worldwide. Willy's only other American lecture was here in NYC three years ago . . . . it might be another three years before he teaches on this side of the pond.

This class will move fairly quickly, and you can follow along with balloons. Willy recommends that you bring paper, pencil, and a camera. No video/audio taping allowed, but still photos are encouraged. And yes, you can bring snacks and drinks into Fantasma.

Willy Monroe is one of the most talented balloon entertainers, and the most brilliant balloon magician in the world. I never miss a chance to watch him work . - Don Caldwell, T & S 2009

Willy Monroe is one of the most talented european balloon artists that I know. His work is insanely dedicated. His attention to detail is inspiring. I recommend you suck his brain for any information you can get. - Royal Sorell

The extraordinary Spanish magician Willy Monroe took the stage by storm with his yoyo and balloons. Speaking only Squeekish, Willie had the crowd enthralled. - Robin Dawes, FFFF

• First place Stage Competition, T & S 2009 for his "Classic Bird Magician".
• First place Stage Competition, T & S 2006 for his "Fakir".
• First place, Stage Competition, TMJ 2006
• Third place, Stage Competition, T & S 2004, 2005.
• Guest performer, Fechters
• Numerous festivals in Asia
• Numnerous festivals and conventions in Europe
• Spanish Week at the Magic Castle, LA, USA
• Special appearance at Balloonalicious!
• Lots more that I could include if I only I understood Spanish :-)

note: image blatantly copied from balloonhq.

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When:

Tuesday, April 28, 2009. From 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Schedule:

12:30pm to 1:00pm: Arrive and check out Fantasma

1:00pm to 4:00pm: Intensive class, probably with a short snack break

4:00ish: Check out Fantasma again, then bye bye

Where:

Fantasma Magic
421 7th Avenue (at 33rd street)
New York New York 10001
212-244-3633 phone

Fantasma is located on the North East corner of Seventh Avenue and 33rd Street. Diagonally across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station. The entrance is located on West 33rd Street above Sbarros on the second floor.

Cost:

$25.00. Pay at the door.

Please RSVP by emailing or calling Todd. We need to make sure there is a chair and space for you.