In the comical, slapstick spirit of old vaudeville
Rami Salami remains an irresistible magnet for the young at heart, continuously
touring in 26 countries including North America, Spain, Japan and Israel
while maintaining his home base at Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace. All
eyes are immediately drawn to the vibrant colors of his balloon hats on
the many heads of laughing, charmed children enjoying the fantasy and glowing
in pride at having gone face to face with this friendly, funny clown. Masterfully
guiding his fans like a lion tamer, or a gentle bullfighter always in control,
he enchants all who watch. His line leads to little stools, each with a
person patiently waiting. Moving to the right at the sound of the squeaky
hammer, the faces intently watch his lightning movements. His hands are
amazingly fast, his matching of colors adept. The entertainment emanates
from what some of these kids are willing to put up with from Rami to get
their very silly hats, swords, flowers and other examples of his original
balloon art. He provides the perfect stage for children to show how grown-up
they are.
The swords are for balancing, and he teaches
his audience the secrets of equilibrium, making it look easy. To
demonstrate his technique, he balances several unusual items on his chin,
including a telescoping 35' pole topped with a huge balloon sculpture.
Little kids, balloon hats on their heads, trying to balance swords or flowers
on their noses are all around. Parents love to capture this memorable moment
in a child's life, with a camera or on video, when they are suddenly brave
enough to wait patiently in line for their first balloon hat. This professional
entertainer's love for what he does emanates freely from his heart, capturing
the imaginations and soothing the souls of all those lucky enough to observe.