Jay graduated from Brenau University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. While a part of GTA (Gainesville Theatre Alliance), he had the pleasure of working with some of the best and busiest professional actors, directors, lighting designers, and set designers in Atlanta and beyond. Jay played such characters as Nicely Nicely in Guys & Dolls, Prince Carpenter in Foxfire, Bill Sykes in Oliver!, and Tim in Noises Off!  Though focused on performance, Jay learned every aspect of theatrical production. After creating a super illusion show for his senior thesis, Jay realized where his talents belonged. After graduating college, Jay picked up the video Balloon Sculpture Made Easy. He then took his limited balloon knowledge along with a clown outfit to Pendergrass Flea Market in an attempt to make an income. He immediately became the most popular vendor at the Market, twisting balloons like a madman. As a result, Jay became a master balloon artist. Though he doesn't make it back to Pendergrass very often, he treasures his time there.