St. Norbert's ushers in Catholic Schools Week with a little levity, Main Line Life, January 30, 2008
Schools along the Main Line are celebrating Catholic Schools Week 2008 ("Light the Way") with open houses and special events. On Monday, John Cassidy, a.k.a. "The Balloon Man," got the party started at St. Norbert School in Paoli with a magic show.

Magician's world record confirmed, Bucks County Courier Times, February 10, 2008
Officials from the Guinness Book of World Records have confirmed that magician John Cassidy set a world record at Bucks County Community College in the fall, when he inflated and sculpted 747 balloon animals in one hour.

Balloon artist again floats to top of Guinness Records, The Morning Call, February 8, 2008
...Now it's official. On Monday, Cassidy, 46, received the unassuming but all-important certificate that verifies he broke the record.

The Biggest Sports Stories of 2007: #1 The Best and Worst of Barry Bonds,
ESPN Magazine, December 31, 2007
What hasn't been said about No. 25?...That's how we came across John Cassidy, who holds the Guinness record for fastest creation of a balloon dog...Cassidy agreed not only to talk about Bonds but to blow him up for us as well...

Setting a world record, Bucks County Courier Times, November 17, 2007
For almost 10 years, John Cassidy and a German clown have been snatching from each other the world record for making balloon animals.

Take a deep breath, The Intelligencer, November 15, 2007
John Cassidy of Mont Clare works on a balloon sculpture Wednesday at Bucks County Community College. Cassidy shaped more than 740 sculptures in an hour breaking his own Guinness World Record of 654.

A twisted tale of inflated hopes, breathless anticipation, The Morning Call, November 15, 2007
It took just a little more than 4 seconds for John Cassidy to grab a balloon, stretch it, inflate it, tie it and twist it into a sculpture. The Montgomery County magician stretched, inflated, tied and twisted, over and over, until he had a pile of 747 colorful balloon sculptures at his feet at the end of an hour Wednesday.

Lung Power, The Morning Call, November 13, 2007
It takes a lot of lung power to blow up 700 balloons, and few people know that better than Montgomery County magician John Cassidy, who holds the "Guinness Book" world record for inflating and sculpting 654 balloons in an hour. On Wednesday, he hopes to send a message about the importance of keeping lungs smoke-free, as he attempts to break his record at Bucks County Community College.

Fair attendence expected to post big increase, The Buffalo News, August 20, 2006
John Cassidy "the Bizzarre Balloonologist," amazes during a Saturday show.

"Healthy Family Q & A", Better Homes and Gardens, July 2006 Issue
Is there a way to blow up balloons without getting so dizzy?

"Magic show captivates Capitol crowd", Public Opinion, Chambersburg, PA, March 20, 2006
Cassidy has performed all over the United States and is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for sculpting more than 600 balloon animals in an hour.

"Friends School Haverford honors 53-year tradition with Spring Fair", Main Line Times, May 9, 2004
The fair will feature Guinness World Record holder, John Cassidy. Cassidy is renowned for his ability to create elaborate balloon sculptures in record time...

"World of Speed - An investigation into putting the pedal to the metal", FHM Magazine, April 2004
"Balloons! John Cassidy sculpted 494 balloon animals in one hour in New York City on August 29, 2002..."

"Families delight in comedy, magic", Public Opinion, Chambersburg, PA, 03/29/2004
"I also liked the ballloon guy," said 6-year-old Kaitlyn Rush. "I didn't know how he could do something like that. It was neat..."

"West End Block Party", The Times Herald 08/08/2003
"Balloon Sculptor John Cassidy, who holds the Guinness world record as "fastest balloon guy " displays his talents. Cassidy will make balloon creatures at Saturday's West End Community Block Party..."

"It's Amazing", The Punxsutawney Spirit, 07/08/2003
"The amazing balloon acts, along with magic and comedy performed by John Cassidy, kept kids and grown-ups mesmerized during Groundhog Festival Week..."

Review of Monday Night Magic, The Electronic Grymoire 06/16/2003
I was, to tell the truth, not looking forward to watching a set by a guy who makes balloon animals, my idea of one of Dante's inner circles of Hell, but I was astonished, amazed and amused by the extraordinary talents of John Cassidy, another human powerhouse, and the holder of the Guinness World Record for Most Balloon Sculptures Completed in One Hour, a hard to believe 494...."

"Strange Brew of Magic on tap at Media's Iron Hill pub", The Delaware County Daily Times, 04/12/2002
"Abracadabra! Delaware County now has its own David Copperfield. Everyone who has seen the new magic show at the Iron Hill Brewery in Media on Wednesday nights raves about it and it's all because of John Cassidy, magician and balloon sculptor extraordinaire..."

Review by "The Bar Man" of the Delaware County Daily Times, 04/05/2002
"...Balloon artist extraordinaire John Cassidy entertains folks with his balloon magic every Wednesday at the Iron Hill Brewery in Media..."

Review of John Cassidy's Balloon Magic Act, Genii Magazine, 03/2002
"...John Cassidy stole the show with his comedy balloon act. His frenetic character blows up animal balloons by mouth, literally at a Guinness World Record pace (check the 2002 edition if you're not convinced). As an audience we were laughing so hard that breathing became difficult. Cassidy's comedy and banter is sheer genius -- he's almost a balloon animal himself..."

"Balloons with a twist: Mont Clare man makes good on goal", The Reporter, 02/07/2002
"...Cassidy, from Mont Clare, Upper Providence, is a balloon sculpture artist and magician. And he's good. So good, that he has fulfilled one of his lifetime goals..."

"Sculptor sets record tying balloons", The Mercury, 02/21/2001
"...Most people have a hobby they do for fun. John Cassidy of Mont Clare made his, balloon sculpting, a living. On Friday night at Gators Restaurant in Wayne, he proved that he is the master of that hobby..."

"Inflating many animal toys to balloon a world record", The Philadelphia Inquirer, 02/20/2001
"...Her husband, John, took a deep breath and blew. He had just one hour and, if all went well, more than 436 balloon animals to go. That's what he needed to do to win back - for the second time - the Guinness record for the world's fastest balloon sculptor. Almost two years ago, John Cassidy, an Upper Providence magician who learned to make balloon animals quickly to satisfy the impatience of children, won the record by twisting 367 balloon animals in one hour..."

"Balloon sculptor sets Guinness record", The Phoenix, 02/17/2001
"...A crowded house looked on as John sculpted the first balloon at 6:35 p.m. When going for a record, a challenger must abide by a rigid standard of rules set by Guinness.."

Phoenix Face, The Phoenix, 11/12/2000
"...John Cassidy of Mont Clare creates "balloon art" for Harrison Warner at Gators restaurant during Sunday Brunch in Berwyn..."

"West End ready for block party", The Times Herald, 08/11/2000
"...John Cassidy of Mont Clare, holder of the Guinness Book of World Records title as the world's fastest balloon sculptor, will again be on hand to create his works of art, which will be distributed free of charge..."

"Elkins Park School celebrates the life of one lost", Times Chronicle, 03/15/2000
"...The students walked into the Elkins Park School March 11, shaking off the cold rain and seeking refuge from the gray, unforgiving skies..."

"Balloon Sculptor breaks world record", The Suburban and Wayne Times, 05/13/1999
"...One day, John Cassidy's high-school science teacher caught him making a balloon animal sculpture in class. Annoyed he wasn't paying attention to the lesson, the teacher asked in a disapproving tone: "Do you think you could make a living with this?"..."

"Magic show to benefit local youth", The Phoenix, 04/21/1998
" Local magicians hope to work their fundraising magic next Friday when they hold a benefit show for a local boy who suffers from spinal cord trauma..."

"Restaurant serves a tradition of giving", The Philadelphia Inquirer, 11/25/1994
"...Children squealed with delight as a Mighty Morphin Power Ranger came around the tables. Mothers and children took to the dance floor for family renditions of the "running-man step." And fathers and sons took turns playing the video game "Cruis'n"..."

"Youngsters learn magician's secrets of confidence", The Philadelphia Inquirer, 07/24/1994
"...For two weeks, Cassidy shared his secrets and techniques with about 90 youngsters ages 9 to 15 who attend the ESF (Education Sports and Fun) summer camps at the Haverford School..."