- Lake Zurich, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 12 miles from Crystal Lake
- $400 and up
Max M. said
“Fernando was great, kept everyone engaged and everyone had a blast! ”
The 295 Best College Entertainers for hire in Crystal Lake, IL
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459 College Entertainers serving Crystal Lake, IL
- South Barrington, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 13 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Todd B. said
“Top review for Brenden. Highly recommended. Very hand-on with the kids, animated, and understood little kids level of humor. ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Crystal Lake
- $200-1000
Jennifer C. said
“The great Boodini came to our school fun fair. He set up and the kids starting swarming around him to see what tricks he would do next. He was so great with all of the children and his tricks were... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Lora said
“Jay Jay was a delight to work with. Super responsive and organized. We knew we were in good hands from the beginning of our interactions through the end. He arrived on time, captured the audience... ”
- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Crystal Lake
- $125 per hour
Sartaj C. said
“Marlene was a nice addition to our event. She’s funny and personable, and a good number of guests took advantage of the service. If you’re looking for some high value, low-key interactive... ”
- Batavia, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 27 miles from Crystal Lake
- $500 and up
Cat B. said
“Great entertainment! Made our cocktail hour more fun! Thanks William! ”
- Warrenville, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 30 miles from Crystal Lake
- $180 and up
Laura C. said
“Lazuli Party was so fun and professional! We had a group of 6 year olds at our house and she took her time with each of them to make them feel special while face painting. She even stayed a bit past... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Rachel P. said
“Highly recommend! Super easy to work with, great communication, and they did an amazing job keeping everyone engaged. They brought great energy and even managed to get my husband, who never speaks... ”
- Rockford, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 40 miles from Crystal Lake
- $250 and up
Andrew P. said
“We booked Zack to perform at our company holiday party. Everything about this booking was 5 stars! Zack was extremely responsive during the booking process, answering all of our questions quickly... ”
- Elgin, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Crystal Lake
- $100.00 an hour
Katerina said
“Pete was a stellar vendor from the minute he walked through the door. He is direct and clear in his communication. He is thoughtful in asking for themes and pre-making balloons. Most importantly he is... ”
- Elgin, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Crystal Lake
- $200-$275 for 2hrs
Barb D. said
“Linda was absolutely amazing. She was the most popular feature of our family event and made so many kids happy! I will definitely use her again for future events. I would rate her 10 stars! ”
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Jonathan F. said
“What's great here is that Who Knew provided professionalism the entire way; from the first email to the end-of-the-night. They listened to what I wanted and not just delivered, but succeeded (played... ”
- Lake Geneva, WI
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 25 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Kim T. said
“It was a hit at the party. Bryan was extremely responsive , and I would recommend them. ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Crystal Lake
- $400 - $100,000
Terrah D. said
“Dennis attended our casino night them work party on Friday and was a huge hit!! Would highly recommend and we look forward to having him again in the future! 5 stars for sure. ”
- Glenview, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Crystal Lake
- $250.00 and up
Laura L. said
“Kids loved him and parents did too. He was on time, friendly and a great entertainer. ”
- Harwood Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 32 miles from Crystal Lake
- $300.00 and up
Steve K. said
“Kazar kept our audience engaged, laughing and mystified! ”
- Kenosha, WI
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Crystal Lake
- $300 and up
Luis B. said
“From the get-go, Paul was an absolute standout in our recent corporate event planning. His flexibility and communicative approach set a high bar from the initial stages. He didn't just meet our... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Esther B. said
“I only have amazing things to say about John! I just got off the phone with him, he was so friendly and helpful, fun and very very experienced, with over forty years! With a show that includes dogs... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Rebecca A. said
“Booked Keith for my husband's 40th birthday party. The show started off with balloon animals, than an amazing magic show. Everyone enjoyed the jokes and magic. ”
- McHenry, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 7 miles from Crystal Lake
- $400 and up.
Ed Garcia is a professional magician known for his engaging performances that captivate audiences of all ages. Ed's journey began in his youth, fostering a deep...
- Northbrook, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Crystal Lake
- $500 - $5000
Lauren K. said
“David dazzled both kids and adults at my son's Bar Mitzvah last weekend. I had so many comments from guests saying that he "made the party." Even my skeptical son commented how awesome and... ”
- Dekalb, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 31 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Michael N. said
“We had The Beaux perform at our 40th Class Reunion. The group was great, my classmates all raved about the band! I am working on using them next spring for a work event. ”
- Montgomery, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Crystal Lake
- $595- $2700
Clayton M. said
“Freddie was the DJ for a large corporate event for the City of Aurora and Hollywood Casino. Hands down, he was ABSOLUTELY! INCREDIBLE! He arrived earlier, set-up his equipment well before the... ”
Funk Brotherz
- Elgin, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Crystal Lake
- $750 and up
Sandra L. said
“Jerome Cunningham and the Funk Brotherz Band are awesome musicians and performers! Our guests enjoyed the current hits as well as the trip down memory lane with Top Billboard R & B Songs as well as... ”
- Schaumburg, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 19 miles from Crystal Lake
- $1,000 and up.
Sealed with a Kiss (SWAK) is the fastest growing cover band in the Chicagoland areas!! Fronted by talented females who deliver soaring vocals and supported by...
The Magic of Tim Adamz
New member- Naperville, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Crystal Lake
- $375 and up
Experience the Impossible with Tim Adamz – Master of Magic & Mind Reading Step into a world where thoughts are revealed and the impossible feels real. Tim Adamz...
- Libertyville, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 19 miles from Crystal Lake
- $125 and up
Lauren C. said
“Jon was fabulous! Our 6 year old daughter had a pirate themed birthday party. Jon held all 30 kids attention while playing games and doing balloon art. It was a very memorable party and Jon made it... ”
- Mount Prospect, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Crystal Lake
- $160 and up
Maria A. said
“There were far more photos than this but this is all I have right now. His work was truly incredible, everyone was in awe! ”
- Wheaton, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Crystal Lake
- $125-$150 per hour with a 1.5 hrs. minimum
Hillary D. said
“Susanne has incredible talent and she works so fast! Everyone was so impressed with the art she created on the kids at event. We are already planning on hiring her for another event coming up later... ”
- Aurora, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 33 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Christine P. said
“I hired this band for my birthday party and they absolutely knocked it out of the park! From the first song to the last, the energy was incredible — every single guest enjoyed them. They read the room... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Crystal Lake
- $300 - $3000
Erica S. said
“Just Jeff delivers the goods every time. A natural comedian, he reads the room and vibes with the crowd from start to finish. Not your typical dad jokes, his raw, tell-it-like-it-is style is highly... ”
- Rockford, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 40 miles from Crystal Lake
- Contact for rates
Dominique W. said
“Prompt and professional! The kids loved every creation provided, 10/10 would definitely recommend. ”
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College events come alive with entertainment that brings energy, laughter, and unique experiences. The right performers set the vibe, whether it’s a live band or DJ keeping the crowd moving, a comedian bringing big laughs, or a hypnotist wowing students with mind-bending fun. From game show hosts and interactive performers to variety acts and musicians, professional entertainers turn orientations, fundraisers, and student nights into campus memories.
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