Balloon Artists & Twisters in New York
6 vetted balloon artists serve New York parties, from $160/hr — every guest leaves holding their own creation. Compare real rates and availability below, then book and pay online.
6 entertainers
Dre the Balloon Guy
New to YombuBalloon Art · New York, NY
from $245/hr
Twisty Tina
New to YombuBalloon Art · New York, NY
from $200/hr
Sarah Durham
New to YombuBalloon Art · New York, NY
from $160/hr
Michelle Richards
New to YombuBalloon Art · New York, NY
from $190/hr
Kathy Alessandria
New to YombuBalloon Art · New York, NY
from $190/hr
The Bronx Balloonist
New to YombuBalloon Art · New York, NY
from $175/hr
About Balloon Art in New York
Balloon artists in New York turn a wiggle of latex into swords, puppies, crowns and whatever the birthday kid dreams up — with every child walking away clutching their own creation. Sessions start at 60 minutes, long enough for a full room of guests, and the twisting doubles as a show: kids crowd in, gasp at the reveal, and stay glued the whole time.
Sorting the venue too? New York venue guide
- Vetted & insured
- Money held until after the party
- Free cancellation to 7 days
How it works
From chaos to confirmed in hours
No quote forms that vanish into a void. Real availability, real prices, booked online.
A 60-second form: date, time, how many kids, and where it's happening. No phone tag.
We ping vetted local entertainers and confirm who's actually free. Most parents have confirmed options within about 2 hours.
Compare confirmed entertainers, book in one tap, and your money is held safely until after the event.
Your entertainer shows up prepped and ready — and you get the hero-parent credit.
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No invented names, no invented stars — just the real numbers and real words behind every Yombu party.
“Oli the magician was amazing! So great with the kids, so funny, and he had all the adults scratching their heads in confusion trying to figure it out.”
“We had Maggie for face painting she was fantastic—the kids adored her, she worked beautifully and quickly, and was such a cheerful presence at the party.”
Sally McBride · Houston
“We had Natalie join our party to make balloon animals for the kids and she was AMAZING. All the kids were mesmerised.”
Anna Brown · San Diego
“Our daughter had a memorable 5th birthday and the entertainment made the party! I was impressed by the attention to detail.”
Alessandra Assante · Jacksonville
Bonded & insured · $10M public liability cover · 12 cities and growing
The quotes above are verbatim from our public Google reviews of Yombu parties. Brand-new entertainers simply say “New to Yombu” until their first review lands.
Balloon Art in New York — FAQs
How much does a balloon artist cost in New York?
On Yombu, New York balloon artists list rates from $160/hr up to $245/hr. Those are the prices the pros themselves publish — you see the exact total before you pay, with no booking fee bolted on afterwards.
How many balloon artists are available in New York?
6 vetted balloon artists currently cover New York, and they're all listed above with their real rates and profiles. Each one is background-checked and insured before they can accept a booking, so anyone you see is someone you can book.
Do balloon artists near me travel to Astoria, Brooklyn and Flushing?
Yes — Astoria, Brooklyn and Flushing are all inside the New York area our balloon artists cover, and each pro sets their own travel radius on their profile. Enter your address when you book and we'll only match you with someone who genuinely covers it, so travel never turns into a surprise line on the bill.
How far in advance should I book a balloon artist in New York?
Two to three weeks covers most parties. With 6 balloon artists serving New York you usually have real choice even closer in, though the best-reviewed pros fill peak Saturday slots first.
What should I expect from balloon art in New York?
6 vetted balloon artists currently cover New York on Yombu. Between them they travel to Astoria, Brooklyn, Flushing and 5 more neighborhoods. Listed rates run $160/hr to $245/hr — real prices from real profiles, not estimates. Every one is background-checked and insured, and your payment is held safely until after the party. A balloon artist works the room like a mini-show: kids crowd in to watch a few quick twists become a sword, a puppy, a crown — or whatever they shout out — and everyone walks away holding their own creation. Most New York bookings run 60–90 minutes, long enough for a full guest list, with the artist moving fast so nobody waits. Every New York balloon artist on Yombu is background-checked and insured, with transparent hourly pricing and your payment held safely until after the party — so you can book the fun and skip the worry.
What affects the price of balloon art in New York?
In New York, balloon art starts from about $160 an hour, with a per-booking minimum set by each entertainer. What you pay depends on who you book, how long you need them and your guest count — you will always see the exact total before paying, and your money is held until after the party.
How long is a typical session?
Most balloon art bookings run 60 to 120 minutes. An hour is plenty for a smaller gathering; for bigger guest lists or to fold in extra activities, 90 minutes to two hours keeps every child involved without anyone waiting around.
What space is needed for a balloon artist?
Almost none — a balloon artist works from a small standing spot with their supplies, indoors or out. A bit of shade on a hot day keeps the balloons (and the artist) happy.
What ages is it right for?
Balloon art lands with just about everyone from toddlers to tweens — simple shapes for the youngest hands and ambitious builds for older kids who want to see something spectacular.