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Shirley Ray began her career in magic as a third generation magician, a versatile and experienced performer.

She first began twisting balloons as part of her magic show and is now one of the worlds leading balloon figure artists.

Shirley was born in Edinburgh and brought up in the world of magic tricks.She has always loved art and crafts and found an outlet for her creativity in balloons and she is now one of the top elite instructors teaching at balloon conventions around the world.

In the world of both magic and balloons, Shirley has won a number of prestigious industry awards including the Scottish Shield for magic and whilst teaching in Phoenix, Arizona in January 2007, Shirley was awarded "Twister of the Year" given for Balloon Excellence and promoting the art of balloon twisting through her abilities, innovations and quality of character.

She has designed a great many original balloon figures and developed a range from simple, very commercial pieces to multi-balloons creations which are real works of art.
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Shirley Ray began her career in magic as a third generation magician, a versatile and experienced performer.

She first began twisting balloons as part of her magic show and is now one of the worlds leading balloon figure artists.

Shirley was born in Edinburgh and brought up in the world of magic tricks.She has always loved art and crafts and found an outlet for her creativity in balloons and she is now one of the top elite instructors teaching at balloon conventions around the world.

In the world of both magic and balloons, Shirley has won a number of prestigious industry awards including the Scottish Shield for magic and whilst teaching in Phoenix, Arizona in January 2007, Shirley was awarded "Twister of the Year" given for Balloon Excellence and promoting the art of balloon twisting through her abilities, innovations and quality of character.

She has designed a great many original balloon figures and developed a range from simple, very commercial pieces to multi-balloons creations which are real works of art.
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Courses available by Shirley RayFor a full listing of courses which Shirley can offer please contact her:

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Shirley Ray began her career in magic as a third generation magician, a versatile and experienced performer.

She first began twisting balloons as part of her magic show and is now one of the worlds leading balloon figure artists.

Shirley was born in Edinburgh and brought up in the world of magic tricks.She has always loved art and crafts and found an outlet for her creativity in balloons and she is now one of the top elite instructors teaching at balloon conventions around the world.

In the world of both magic and balloons, Shirley has won a number of prestigious industry awards including the Scottish Shield for magic and whilst teaching in Phoenix, Arizona in January 2007, Shirley was awarded "Twister of the Year" given for Balloon Excellence and promoting the art of balloon twisting through her abilities, innovations and quality of character.

She has designed a great many original balloon figures and developed a range from simple, very commercial pieces to multi-balloons creations which are real works of art.
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Courses available by Shirley RayFor a full listing of courses which Shirley can offer please contact her:

President - Shirley Ray

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We welcomed along Shirley Ray as our magical judge; with Kim Wroot and daughter, Amy, as the lay judges.

Joining them will be Shirley Ray, magician and balloon modeller, and circus performer Jakalo.

Shirley Ray | Guido Verhoef | Ralph Dewey | Royal Sorell | Marvin Hardy | Don Caldwell | Ken Stillman  | Patricia Bunnell | Bonnie Davis | Bonnie "The Balloon Lady" Davis | Jeanine Von Essen | Nina Dees | Valerie Polega
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Shirley Ray
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Shirley RayBalloon Parade
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Shirley Ray is a third generation magician, a versatile and experienced performer.Once described in the magical magazine "Abra" as having a bubbly Scottish personality, is one of the worlds leading balloon figure artists."Playtime Balloons" published her first book on Balloon Modelling "Rainbow Balloons" in 1993 and she has been featured in the international magazine "Balloon Magic".

Shirley Ray is one of the most creative balloon twisters of the moment, and is considered to be one of the best instructors.She was born and brought up in the world of magic tricks and has won a number of prestigious awards.She is now a professional balloon artist and has thought up a great many original figures and has developed a range from simple, very commercial things to real masterworks with tens of balloons.The detailed finishing of her creations is really impressive.Her relaxed manner of giving lessons is really catching and will be a real stimulus for your creativity and imagination.

Workshop : Shirley's Balloon Parade Get ready for a series of real masterworks!And she makes it look so simple!Remember: Shirley has brought out two magnificent DVD's, which guarantee hours of twisting pleasure.

Shirley has presented her Balloon Parade lecture at the following conventions and magical societies :-

Balloon Modelling with Shirley Ray (2hrs 50min)

First a word or two about Shirley Ray.Shirley is a third generation magician, a versatile and experienced performer.She first began to make her own name in magic when, in 1992, at the Scottish S.A.M.S. convention, she won "The Harold McMillan Shield" for her stage act and at the same convention was also awarded the prestigious "Murray Wand" for Showmanship.

In 1994, with a new act entitled "The Prince of Humbug", Shirley was to win the title "British Ladies Magical Champion" in Blackpool and later the same year won "The Craig Trophy" at the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention in Eastbourne.Shirley, once described in the magical magazine "Abra" as having a bubbly Scottish personality, is one of the worlds leading balloon figure artists and has one of the most creative minds in the balloon business.

Shirley's first book on Balloon Modelling "Rainbow Balloons" was published in 1993.and her work has also been featured on T.V. and in the international magazine "Balloon Magic".

Over the last few years, Shirley has presented her Balloon Modelling lecture at magical societies and for balloon twisting clubs both in the UK and on the continent.Shirley has her own unique style of teaching, she is known to have an eye for detail and is considered to be one of the best instructors in the field.

Shirley is a member of Equity and a past President ( 2004 ) of Leeds Magical Association so she certainly knows what she is talking about.Anyway, back to the tape.

This is a real tour-de-force of balloon modelling lasting almost 3 hours.Starting with a comparatively simple model of a Dalmatian dog or a Kangaroo right through to a large multi coloured, multi balloon model of Santa in his Sleigh.This is not really aimed at the ,present for a helper' quick model maker as her creations are often quite large and complex.Shirley makes an excellent job of explaining which balloons you require to make the model and a real time step by step demonstration of the method used to create the finished sculpture.

Joining the Headliners were Shirley Ray, Dr. Anthony Darkstone (Tony Brook) Kristine of Norway and Scott Wells.
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Performing at The Great Hall of Magic ( The Great Hall) were Kevin McMahon, Shirley Ray, Ali Bongo and Kramus Nexifius.
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Apart from being an excellent Award winning magician, Shirley Ray is one of the nicest people anyone could meet and is an internationally respected and highly acclaimed balloon artist.

Shirley Ray has one of the most creative minds in the balloon business and is considered to be one of the best instructors in the field.Shirley who was born into the entertainment business is a third generation magician and has won many prestigious awards in the world of magic.She is also a professional balloon artist and teacher who designs and creates all her own figures.Shirley has a fun, Scottish personality and teaches in her own unique informative and entertaining style, from her one-balloon creations to her multi-balloon masterpieces.Shirley's enthusiasm for her art is catching and her eye for detail has become her trademark.