User:Rick Hessler/sandbox

I was born In New Orleans in 1961. Went to Grade school there and then went to High School in Mississipi. After Graduating High school moved the Lafayette Louisiana. After moved to Lafayette, I attend U.S.L. I was in and out of College,,Finally went back and got an Associates in General Studies, I had numerous jobs. After Helping out in a Family business for a while, I decided to become Firefigter, Dec. 1996. Studies firefighting courses at LSU Firefighter college. In spring of 1998,I think it was. I took on the art of balloon twisting and for some reason, I got addicted to it.. After learning a few balloon figures, I had a notion of becoming a Clown, not knowing people these days are very scared of clowns, Thanks to certain MOVIES the Hollywood had come out with,,, Then started studying magic tricks to do kid shows. I wasn't trained at much else so The children's Entertainment business went along with Firefighting duties. I started to do family shows with the balloons and magic, things started to grow.. I attended workshops and conventions dealing with balloon art (twisting),magic,clowning. I've traveled to many Southern cities in the U.S. both performing and attending conventions. I've worked in restaurants twisting balloons for kids night,,it sure brings in a crowd..I've  entertained in Deano's in Lafayette, Louisiana. Also, Piccadilly in Lafayette..I've had other reataurant jobs, but due to our economic situation these days, things have changed. I would like in the future to be in commericals and movies. I do have a film to my credit "The Magic King" filmed in Lafayette, LA and also, in a couple of Deano's Commercials. I am a member of The Greater Lafayette chamber of Commerce in Louisiana and Opleousas Chamber of Commerce. I have a few Hobbies, Motorcycle riding and Wathcing my favorite show WWE Monday Night raw,wrestling,boy if I were younger.