Below is a link to the workshop notes from my balloon sculpture workshop. It includes information on where to get the materials you need, and some simple balloon sculptures you can do.

Balloon Sculpture Basics (PDF)

Update 9/15: Corrected link to PDF.

Below I have the workshop notes from my basic puppetry workshop. They were designed to be used in conjunction with hands-on training, but there should be enough information here to get you started.

Basic Puppetry Workshop Notes (PDF)

In this magical object lesson, a strip of paper is repeatedly cut in half and put back together. The performer can keep cutting out more pieces from the middle of the paper, and restoring what is left. There are several possible lessons, including teaching the concept of how our sin cuts us off from God. [...]

This object lesson teaches us to trust God when making choices in life.

Effect

The magician displays three small boxes. One is full of paper clips, and the other two are empty. The boxes are mixed up, and the audience tries to guess where the full box is, but they are always wrong.

Preparation

You’ll need four [...]

This torn and restored magical object lesson has multiple applications. It can be used to discuss either the bible or sin. (Actually there are many more possibilities. Just use your imagination.)

Effect

Magician tears a strip of paper into pieces and magically restores it.

Preparation

Cut two strips of paper approximately two-and-a-half by eight-and-a-half inches. Using a small drop [...]