Island Paradise Balloon Art - Storytelling
About Island Paradise Balloon Art - Storytelling
Island Paradise Balloon Art has entertained thousands throughout the Lowcountry, amazing adults as well as children, creating incredible balloon designs as they watch. It’s lighthearted, family entertainment that’s perfect for parties, corporate functions, summer c...amps, events, and restaurants. We also offer costumed storytelling featuring Charleston's pirate history and ghost legends.
Our entertaininers make 1,200+ appearances annually. Past appearances include Piccolo Spoleto, Mt. Pleasant Children's Festival, North Charleston Arts Festival, Blessing of the Fleet, just to name a few.
Our sister company is Charleston Pirate Tours, a TripAdvisor Award of Excellence winner! Explore Charleston’s piratical past on a tour that begins in one of Charleston’s oldest buildings, the National Historic Landmark Powder Magazine Museum. In authentic costume & accompanied by Capt. Bob, the parrot, Eric Lavender shares stories of the pirates who plundered, partied, and perished in Charles Towne. Eric brings Charleston's Golden Age of Piracy to life with stories of Blackbeard's siege of the city, the capture and execution of Stede Bonnet and other pirates, the romance between Calico Jack and Anne Bonny, and much more! Along the way, learn about some of the city’s most historical buildings and events. We also customize private and group tours and can include any aspect of Charleston history. Appearances on Travel Channel, A&E;, Lifetime, and ETV.
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Location & hours
- Mon Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tue Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thu Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Fri Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sat Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sun Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updates & tips from Island Paradise Balloon Art - Storytelling
Strange Happening during Old City Jail Tour
Something really creepy happened during one of my recent tours at Charleston's old city jail. During the tour, I shut a door to one of the cell blocks, so folks could get up the stairs. I couldn't re-open the door... even with help. I warned the guide with the next tour that she wouldn't be able to get into that room. On her tour, the door was still stuck, but a couple of big, burly guys on her tour managed to open it. When they went into the room, it was so cold, you could see your breath. We're talking about a night that was hotter than Hades, and there is NO air conditioning in that part of the building... no vents, no unit, no nothing. Strange stuff happens at the jail alot... that's why there are some guides who won't do that particular tour. More info on the jail at my website, www.IslandParadiseBalloonArt.com.
Something really creepy happened during one of my recent tours at Charleston's old city jail. During the tour, I shut a door to one of the cell blocks, so folks could get up the stairs. I couldn't re-open the door... even with help. I warned the gui... Read More
We Now Accept Credit Cards!
You can now purchase Charleston Pirate Tour tickets on our website. PayPal processes the transactions, but you do not have to have a PayPal account.
Pirate Tours are daily at 10:00am. Tours meet at the PIneapple Fountain in Waterfront Park at the corner of Concord and Vendue. Directions are on our main website, www.IslandParadiseBalloonArt.com. Tours are 2 hours.
You can now purchase Charleston Pirate Tour tickets on our website. PayPal processes the transactions, but you donothave to have a PayPal account. Pirate Tours are daily at 10:00am. Tours meet at the PIneapple Fountain in Waterfront Park at the corn... Read More
Reviews
Here's what people are saying about Island Paradise Balloon Art - Storytelling - Walking Tours!
"Thank you for being part of the 20th Annual Children's Day Festival this year... As always you and Bob were a great hit at the event and enjoyed by hundreds of children." Su McManus-Frost, Event Coordinator, Town of Mt. Pleasant
"When Eric Lavender walks into the room all activities cease, and the attention is totally focused toward the dreadlocks, the swashbuckling outfit and the parrot. His stories of life on the Carolina cost as a pirate come alive and his audience is mesmerized. Eric presented a program for the Edgar ALlan Poe library and we are still talking about it. His attention to detail, his life-like appearance and his ability to tell stories are all part of his alter ego. The magic comes alive. He is truly a wonderful teller of stories." Jeri England, Manager, Edgar Allan Poe Library, Sullivan's Island
The Best Ghost Walk I've Ever Been On!!! Our guide's name was Eric, and he was fantastic! Very knowlegeable about the history of the area, and very entertaining. He told great ghost stories, and answered every question we had. I have been on many ghost walks, in Gettyshurg, Savannah, etc., and this one ranks int he top 3. We didn't want it to end!!!!" Hilda Nichols, Tennessee
"The best part of the tour was listening to our guide. He was very, very talented. You could close your eyes and feel like you're back in history in the 1700s and 1800s... Loved our guide... Bottom line best evening entertainment... See for yourself." Elena, Bucharest, Romania
"We want to thank you for coming to Royce's party and making it very special. The parents of the children attending were very impressed on how professional you were with the kids... We loved all that you did and look forward to working with you again in the future." The Pieper's, Summerville, SC
Here's what people are saying about Island Paradise Balloon Art - Storytelling - Walking Tours! "Thank you for being part of the 20th Annual Children's Day Festival this year... As always you and Bob were a great hit at the event and enjoyed by hundreds of children."... Read More
Reviews
What a fun tour!
I took my son and two of his friends on the ghost walk, at their request. I was so impressed by our "Pirate Lady." She kept everyones attention the whole time. The boys talked about it all the way home. They were amused by the stories she told and the way she spoke ...in Gullah. If you are looking for an affordable and interesting experience in Downtown Charleston, SC. This is it. Thanks for a fun time!
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Thanks for the quick response. Hope you have an eventful summer !
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Thanks for the quick response. Hope you have an eventful summer !
