Dune Johnson is the foremost family-fun expert, and has devoted his life to bring joy, laughter, and togetherness to every event he does. As a full-time magician, juggler, face painter, balloon sculptor, game master, stilt walker, and also Ronald McDonald for over 20 years…he’s learned something about fun and entertainment.
Throughout his career, he’s written (and produced) training manuals, books and videotapes teaching others to spread joy: because joy is valuable. However, with the help of his masters degree in creative writing, he is now he is turning his unique talents to entertaining and storytelling through writing.
“Writing a good story is a lot like practicing and performing a good magic trick. You have to lead your audience down the exact road you want them to go; only showing them what you want them to see. Then, you practice and refine that process, until you get the reaction you are looking for.” – Dune
His most recently published works include:
- The Timing of Chicken Feathers Priceless tales from my 35 years as a purveyor of joy.
- 101 Fun-Tastic Party Ideas for Parents: Dooney’s sure-fire hints and tips derived from 40 years of performing at family events.
- Multiple Blogs on his Looney Dooney Productions website with everything from tips about online birthday parties, to stories about delivering joy, laughter and togetherness to hundreds of suffering families during the Covid-19 lockdown.
- He has also been published in multiple online magazines, including The Elephant Journal, Thrive Global, and many more.
Dune’s current projects include pieces on addiction & recovery; a series of mystery stories for children (updated stories similar to The Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew); as well as a series of scary stories for children (similar to the Goosebumps Series). Keep an eye out for teasers from all three of these areas soon.
Dune is also considering re-editing some of his out of print work into one large volume of hints and tips for magicians, clowns, and variety entertainers.
Some of his out-of-print material include:
- Dooney’s Balloon Books (V’s 1-4)
- Dooney’s Balloon Basics
- Balloon Entertainment in the Restaurant Setting
- Dooney’s Sure-Fire Tips for Birthday Parties
- Basic, intermediate and advanced children’s magic
- Dooney’s Ballooney Toones Video
- Dooney’s Juggling Basics Video
- Dooney’s Personal Makeup Application Video
For more information about Dune’s The Timing of Chicken Feathers, click here:
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