Erica Carlson entertains children and their families with balloon sculptures, magic shows, and more. For over 20 years, Erica has made life better for thousands of people in the Central Ohio area at private parties, company events, festivals, libraries, child care centers, and schools. She can teach workshops showing kids how to twist their own balloons, and she is even friends with the Easter Bunny!
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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
- Friday, April 17, 2026
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Magical Storytime | 10:30 am - 11:10 am
Miller Park Public Library 1901 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43212, United States
view on mapCome to the library ready to tap your toes and sing along with Mark Reinhart and Erica! They'll sing some songs and try to sing the RIGHT song to find Sedgie the Hedgie, the real hegehog!
Registration required. Program will be outdoors if the weather is nice.
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- Saturday, April 18, 2026
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Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Free Family Fun Day Event | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Pike County Fairgrounds 311 Mill St, Piketon, OH 45661, United States
view on mapCome join the family fun with balloon twisting and airbrush tattoos from Erica and her team member Mary! Thanks to Garden Family Advocacy Center for sponsoring these activities!
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- Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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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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- Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Logan County Children's Services Kids Fest | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bellefontaine High School 555 E Lake Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311, United States
view on mapCome join the fun at this FREE event! Magic Nate will be performing a magic show at noon and Erica will be twisting balloons from 11-2! Lots of informative vendors will have booths set up to share all sorts of kid-friendly info and resources with attendees. Face painting, a photo booth, and a DJ will also be there to help your family make some memories!
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Author Alley Book Crawl | 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Otie's Tavern & Grill 5344 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026, United States
view on mapCome see Sedgie the Hedgie and Erica at Dragonfly Bookshop's Author Alley located in the second floor of Otie's Tavern & Grill! She will be signing purchased books and Sedgie will wake up from his nap to take a selfie with you!
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