Twist and Shout to Feature Worldwide Group of Balloon Benders, Twisters and Artists
Local balloonatics to join international contingent at Balloon convention in St. Louis.
Thad James, of Fenton, will be one of the featured instructors at an international balloon convention called Twist and Shout, set for Jan. 30 - Feb. 3 at the St. Louis Airport Marriott Hotel. Twist and Shout will welcome more than 350 balloon artists from around the globe. Other local balloon twisters and artists include Brian Styles and Robin Martens, of Premier Entertainment, St. Charles, Joe Tierney, of St. Charles, Brian Peck, of Creve Coeur, Dave Brannon (Taterbug the Clown), of Lake Saint Louis, Donna Wiles (Spunky Beans), of St. Charles, Pam Mullhall (Pokey the Clown), of St. Louis and Jill Schmidt (Silly Jilly), of Webster Groves. Twist and Shout is said to be the largest annual gathering of balloon artists and entertainers in the…
