DVD for kids

[SomeClownConsulting]

My son is about to turn 7 in 2 weeks.  He is a gifted athlete, but has some developmental issues (namely around speach.)  But he LOVES twisting balloons.  I want to buy him a pump, some balloons, and a DVD for his birthday.  What I was wondering is what would be the best introductory DVD for a kid in this scenario?  I am looking for a DVD he can watch while I'm at work and practice along with.  Any suggestions?

[Lee]

your best bet is to download a selection of youtube videos and put them on a dvd as far as i know most the dvds are more advanced things

[Marvelous Marc]

No, there are DVDs for beginners.

Check your local library. That's where I found the best beginner stuff. Then you can take it back for no charge, or you can see where to buy it!

[MillerArt]

Dale the Balloon Dude has some good ones for beginners:
BallMagic-DVD 1-Balloon Magic Made Easy DVD
https://www.mbd2.com/online/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=178
He also did one himself that he does 10 simple figures on that I got from the library on an interlibrary loan.
There is also a pretty good one from Marvin Hardy.
This is a list I give to students when I teach them how to twist. These are some of my favorite sites with some simple balloon animals:
Michael Floyd
http://www.balloon-animals.com
Buster Balloon:
http://www.youtube.com/user/BusterBalloon
Twister Sisters
http://www.youtube.com/user/hollybearyhaleystar
Mr. Fudge:
http://www.youtube.com/user/yourballoonman
Here is the one with the ladybug:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_eWDj3u6gk

[arisuta]

The ideas so far sound great. Here in Japan, Qualatex sells a beginner kit consisting of a small double action hand pump, (not their own?), some 260s and a DVD. Of course it is in Japanese but the figures go from very simple to quite difficult. Do they not market a similar item in the US?