Half Twisted - Half Knot
About Us:-
Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.
In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.
Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.
By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment.
It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.
Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.
In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances).
It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents.
Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II.
In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.
Balloon car, circa 2009-2010
Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.
Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor.
Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories.
Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010
Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them.
Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.
He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.
Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors.
AARP Events for Waukesha
AARP Events for Waukesha
-
The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout
Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Zoom
Online Event
-
Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi
Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT
Zoom
Online Event
-
Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication
Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT
Zoom
Online Event
Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal
- Immediate access to your member benefits
- Discounts on travel and everyday savings
- Subscription to AARP The Magazine
- FREE second membership
Join AARP
Already a member? Renew or
Print Card
Contact AARP
Wisconsin
Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Waukesha, WI</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Waukesha, WI</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Waukesha, WI</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Waukesha, WI</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Waukesha, WI</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118
Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ', 'scripts_for_layout' => '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ', 'title_for_layout' => 'Place Detail - AARP' ) $content_for_layout = '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Half Twisted - Half Knot</h1></header> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 left module-spacer"> <p> <div> <div>202 Randall St, Waukesha</div> <div> <span>Waukesha</span>, <span>WI</span> <span>53188</span> </div> </div> </p> <div> <i class="fa fa-external-link-square"></i> <a href="http://www.halftwisted-halfknot.com/" target="_blank">Half Twisted - Half Knot</a> </div> <div><i class="fa fa-phone-square"></i> 262-751-3568</div> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 module-spacer"> <iframe width="100%" height="220" frameborder="0" style="border:0" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/place?key=AIzaSyCU5aZylcrTOLke9e3U0F2mXovlZ4bL8yk&q=Half+Twisted+-+Half+Knot%2C+202+Randall+St%2C+Waukesha%2C+Waukesha%2C+WI+53188" allowfullscreen> </iframe> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer clearfix"> <p style="text-align: left;"> About Us:-</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J. Lindsay" and was regularly doing magic and escape shows around the Milwaukee and Waukesha area.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1986, Peter John started to learn some basic balloon creations to add in addition to his act or do at the end of his act while his props were being loaded. He continued to expand his variety of balloon designs by reading all the books he could, watching videos and sharing with other artists around him. He continued to experiment and make many multi-balloon creations when very few balloon artist were doing more than a one balloon creation.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Waukesha Area Pizza Hut, circa 1991.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> By 1991, Peter John had a regular restaurant where his multi-balloon designs were featured. He continued to try to do mainly magic and escapes, while he considered balloon twisting to be "a part time hobby" and did not see the potential of using balloons as a form of full time entertainment. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It would be another four years before his eyes would be opened and he would seriously pursue balloons for the "great adventure" that would become.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Peter John in a custom leather straight jacket, circa 1990s.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1995, Peter John had the rare opportunity to do fire eating and escapes in London, England. When there, he became one of the only Americans to ever be licensed perform at "Covent Garden" (known for it's live variety street performances). </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> It was during this time that he learned that his style of escapes or magic did not play "off of the stage" as well as he had hoped they would, so he brought out his unique balloon twisting skills as his balloons were always well received. It was only at that time, that he was "discovered" for his unique comedy and balloon twisting talents. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Within a few months he was invited on Britain's morning show "The Big Breakfast" and he was also able to create balloons before Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> In 1996, when Peter John returned stateside, where he decided to greatly expand the balloon portion of his show and looked to play off the comedy, creativity and the novelty of a complete balloon act.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon car, circa 2009-2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Since 1996, Peter John has expanded what he does with balloons providing a full range of balloon entertainment including magic with balloons, climbing inside of a "giant" balloon and creating a complete variety of very large and colorful balloon creations.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Due to the fact that balloons have completely over- taken demand for other skills (fire eating, escapes, and magic) Peter John decided to change the name of his company to "Half Twisted- Half Knot" to reflect on the demand of our balloons and witty humor. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John has since, also, competed in several local and international balloon competitions both winning and placing in various categories. </p> <p style="text-align: left;">Balloon art created out of 8,460 hand rolled balloons. Circa 2010</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John continues to be an innovating force in the balloon community by expanding various techniques and his use of squeakers and led lights into his displays when others have still not heard of them. </p> <p style="text-align: left;"> Peter John was the first balloon artist to create a large balloon "painting" out of hand-rolled uninflated balloons (as seen to the left) which caught international recognition. In 2010, this piece was even discussed in an university art class in China.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> He continues to expand his skills by connecting with other balloon twisters around the world looking for the next new idea in the world of ballooning.</p> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/waukesha-wi/report/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. Nothing you submit will be shared with other site visitors. </div> <style> .report_button_message { color: #333; font-size: 12px; clear: both; } </style> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-PLSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Waukesha</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-qigong-with-nate-12272024-64n6nsqv839.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-THE-HEALING-ART-OF-QIGONG-TRY-OUR-GENTLE-HOME-WORKOUT">The Healing Art of Qigong: Try Our Gentle Home Workout</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-ak-tai-chi-with-mitch-for-strength-balance-and-relaxation-december-2024-anchorage-alaska-120624-fynwlvss9k5.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-FITNESS-LEARN-THE-ANCIENT-ART-OF-TAI-CHI">Fitness: Learn the Ancient Art of Tai Chi</a></h2> <p class="time">Friday, Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12282024-5gnv7r5fl8f.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CT</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/renew?campaignid= UARFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A-WAUKESHA-WI">Renew</a> or <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/my-membership/print-your-card/">Print Card</a></div> </div> </div> <style> .membership-tout {padding:16px 20px;} .membership-tout .list li { margin: 0; } </style> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_93505" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_93505', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer text-center"> <div class="fb-page" alt="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" title="Image of AARP Wisconsin Facebook Page" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" data-tabs="timeline" width="320" height="" data-small-header="false" data-adapt-container-width="true" data-hide-cover="false" data-show-facepile="true" lazy="true"> <blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin">Facebook</a></blockquote> </div> </div> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <h2>Contact AARP<br />Wisconsin</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-quick-list module-spacer"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-envelope" alt="Email icon" title="Email icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="mailto:WIAARP@aarp.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WIAARP@aarp.org</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-globe" alt="Globe icon" title="Globe icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AARP Wisconsin</a></li> <li><i class="list-icon fa fa-map-marker" alt="Map Marker icon" title="Map Marker icon" aria-hidden="true"></i><a href="https://states.aarp.org/heres-what-aarp-is-doing-in-wisconsin/?intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-CONTACT-20140101-WAUKESHA-WI" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aarpwisconsin" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Facebook"><img alt="Facebook icon" title="Facebook icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/facebook-dreamstale25.png"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/aarpwi" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Twitter"><img alt="Twitter icon" title="Twitter icon" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/responsive/icons/48/x-logo-black.png"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aarpwi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" aria-label="Open Instagram"><img src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/icon-ig.png" alt="Instagram icon" title="Instagram icon" style="height: 49px;"></a> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail left-bot"></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail right-bot thin-rhs"></div> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> </div> <div class="row oneColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-12"><!-- script to activate navbar --> <script type="text/javascript"> jQuery(".channelBarMain ul.left li a").click(function() { window.location = jQuery(this).attr('href'); }); </script> </div> </div> ' $scripts_for_layout = '<title>Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI</title> <meta name="page_title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot - Waukesha, WI"/> <meta name="robots" content="noindex, nofollow"/> <meta content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J." name="description"/> <meta content="Half, Twisted, Knot, Waukesha, WI" name="keywords"/> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.americantowns.com/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://vccstaging.local.aarp.org/place/half-twisted-half-knot-waukesha-wi.html"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary_large_image"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="og:type" content="place"/> <meta property="og:title" content="Half Twisted - Half Knot"/> <meta property="og:description" content=" About Us:- Peter John Lindsay started performing at an early age. By the age of 18, he created the company under the name of the "Magic of Peter J."/> <meta property="og:image" content="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/thumbs/generic-icon.jpg"/> <meta property="place:location:latitude" content="43.0158"/> <meta property="place:location:longitude" content="-88.238098"/> ' $title_for_layout = 'Place Detail - AARP' $asset_version = '230831' $min = true $nowrapper = false $css = '' $highlighting = '' $location = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HOME">Waukesha, WI</a>' $no_header = false $header_title = '<a href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/">Places</a>' $header_subtitle = '' $isPR = false $navbar = '<nav class="section" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse"> <div class="containerx"> <div class="section-toggle">Sections <i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></div> <ul class="secondary-menu containerx" id="secondary-menu" role="menu" aria-busy="true"> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/aarp-events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-OLE" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Online & Local Events</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="active"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/things-to-do/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-TTD" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-THINGSTODO">Things to Do</a></li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/happenings/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-NF" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HAPPENINGS">News Feed</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/volunteering/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-VOL" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-VOLUNTEERING">Volunteering</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HC">Home & Community</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class=""><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem" href="/waukesha-wi/movies/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MFG" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MOVIESFORGROWNUPS">Movies for Grownups</a> </li> <li role="presentation" class="more nosep " id="submenu-more"> <span role="menuitem" class="menuitem" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MORE">More<i class="fas fa-chevron-down"></i></span> <ul class="secondary-submenu animate slide-in" id="secondary-submenu"> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/discounts/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LO" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-OFFERS">Local Offers</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/local-resources/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-LR" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-LOCALRESOURCES">Local Resources</a> </li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/jobs/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-WJ" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-WORK&JOBS">Work & Jobs</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/events/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-CC" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-EVENTS">Community Calendar</a></li> <!-- <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/healthy-living/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-HEALTHY_LIVING" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-HEALTHY_LIVING">Healthy Living</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/arts-entertainment/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-ARTS_ENT" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-ARTS_ENT">Arts & Entertainment</a></li> <li role="presentation"><a role="menuitem" class="menuitem " href="/waukesha-wi/museums/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-NAV-MUSEUMS" data-formelementid="LOCAL-LNK-CLK-MUSEUMS">Museums</a></li> --> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </nav>' $header_custom = '' $breadcrumbs = array( (int) 0 => array( 'title' => 'Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) ) $row = array( 'title' => 'Back to Things to Do', 'slug' => 'things-to-do' ) $i = (int) 0include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 include - APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136 PlacesController::display() - APP/Controller/PlacesController.php, line 501 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118