Erica Carlson entertains children and their families with balloon sculptures, magic shows, and more. For over 25 years, Erica has made life better for thousands of people in the Central Ohio area at schools, libraries, community events, private parties, company gatherings, and child care centers. She has published two children’s books about her live hedgehog sidekick, Sedgie the Hedgie. Erica loves refueling teachers and parents to give their best, helping families make memories, and inspiring children to get excited about reading!
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About Erica
Based in Central Ohio, Erica is an author, magician, and balloon artist. She’s also a mom, wife, sister, daughter, and friend. Her goal is to be a positive and uplifting person to those she interacts with and help create fun memories.
FAQs
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Contact
Have questions or ready to book your next event? Contact Erica for more information, including rates and availability.
Upcoming Events
- Monday, June 22, 2026
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Columbus Metropolitan Library Gahanna Branch | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Gahanna Branch 310 Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230, United States
view on mapCome see Erica's FREE Science of Balloons program! This program is great for school age kids to get excited about science! Erica will explain various scientific terms using balloons, a Van de Graaff generator, and even liquid nitrogen!
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- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Columbus Metropolitan Library Dublin Branch | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Columbus Metropolitan Library: Dublin Branch 75 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017, United States
view on mapCome see Sedgie the Hedgie in the Pirate Hedgehog Magic Show! Erica and the audience will perform lots of magic tricks on their hunt to find Sedgie the Hedgie, the live hedgehog!
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Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library 96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, United States
view on mapCome see Erica's FREE Science of Balloons program! This program is great for school age kids to get excited about science! Erica will explain various scientific terms using balloons, a Van de Graaff generator, and even liquid nitrogen!
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Benny's Pizza | 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
968 Columbus Ave, Marysville, OH 43040
view on mapCome enjoy a yummy dinner and get unique balloon creations from Erica as she goes from table to table!
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- Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Lane Road Library | 10:30 am - 11:30 am
1945 Lane Rd Columbus, OH, United States
view on mapHedgehog Mystery Magic
Come see Erica and Sedgie the Hedgie perform a family-friendly magic show! The library hosts a playgroup for caregivers and their kids 0-5 every other week, and Erica will be the "other week" programming.
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