- South Barrington, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 8 miles from Elgin
- 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. ”
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475 College Entertainers serving Elgin, IL
- Batavia, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 13 miles from Elgin
- $500 and up
Cat B. said
“Great entertainment! Made our cocktail hour more fun! Thanks William! ”
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 15 miles from Elgin
- $400 and up
Victoria V. said
“Ferny was awesome! All of our guests kept raving and asking where we had found him. He did a great job roaming the party and approaching groups, even the ones that were skeptical he managed to amaze... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Zak K. said
“Jay Jay did a fantastic job with hosting a large bubble show for our public festival. He was communicative, timely, great with kids, and puts on a great entertaining environment for all ages. I look... ”
- Warrenville, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Elgin
- $180 and up
Nesreen H. said
“We had Lazuli come to our daughter’s 8th birthday. She came early, found a great shaded spot to set up. Had all her equipment and completely professional and self sufficient. The girls went running... ”
- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- $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... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Laura O. said
“The BackFroward band was a hit with our community Indepdence Celebration. Played great 80s/90s hits! They were very accommodating on getting a late start due to prior band timing. Gracious mentions... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $1000 and up
Tina S. said
“Scott did such a great job of entertaining our group. If you want a funny, clean comedian, Scott is it! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Ben W. said
“I had the pleasure of working with Brielle as the event producer for an intern program hosted at Q Center for a high-profile corporate client. Her combination of mentalism, magic, and audience... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Laura T. said
“DJ EDLo was terrific from start to finish! He was the DJ for our Girl Scout Father/ Daughter dance. We had great communication throughout the whole planning process. He worked within our time... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $250-$8000
Karin S. said
“Ceci is versatile and charming, great voice. She was prepared and on time. Nothing but good things to say! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Stuart J. C. said
“Ellen was great, she came for our Corporate event that had Adults and Children, she was great with the kid, she came on time and the pictures were a great hit ”
- Elgin, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- $125.00 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
- $200-$275 for 2hrs
Katie S. said
“Ortiz Entertainment was an incredible addition to my annual pumpkin party. She kindly and easily handled the requests of almost 30 kids. Highly recommend and will be having her again in the future! ”
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 8 miles from Elgin
- 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... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Elgin
- $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... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- $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. ”
- Naperville, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Elgin
- 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... ”
- Glenview, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 24 miles from Elgin
- $250.00 and up
Laura L. said
“Kids loved him and parents did too. He was on time, friendly and a great entertainer. ”
- Lockport, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 33 miles from Elgin
- $250 up.
Michelle K. said
“Very clean, natural, every day ”
- Homer Glen, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Eileen H. said
“We hired LT for our graduation party that was held outdoors. He did a terrific job of playing a mix for young and old alike - he even pulled out karaoke for the high school kids. He came with his own... ”
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Ryan R. said
“This event was SPECTACULAR! Angie came dressed as a quirky character, a bit disheveled and executed the best comedy roast I have every attended in an initmate setting of 30 executives. Everything... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $699 - 7500
Terry H. said
“Talented and good personality ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $2500 and up
Jacob C. said
“Mike is a phenomenal individual, he brought so much knowledge to our team on how to be happy and deal with things that will come up in our life's. It was great to get a different mindset then we... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $500 and up
Storm W. said
“Hired for my brother's 70th Birthday party. This band is a very talented one stop shop for any event. They were professional, personable and dressed respectable for the occasion. They bring a... ”
Fuel Sound
New member- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $500-$1000
Fuel Sound is a full-service live audio production company specializing in providing high-quality audio and sound for events and weddings. Our mission is to...
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Kaitlyn H. said
“Keith was perfect for our bachelorette party. This last weekend. He kept us entertained, amazed us with some magic and was a great addition to our weekend. Would highly recommend Keith for any... ”
AAA DIAL A DJ Photo Booth & Karaoke Disc Jockey Service
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $295 and up
Brana A. S. R. said
“Angela and Mike were outstanding DJs at my granddaughter‘s six-year-old birthday party. Music never stopped, bubbles games provided for all the kids and adults, which made the entire party so so... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Amanda G. said
“David was extremely professional + such a wonderful person to work with and have at our event. Would absolutely love to have David back for another event :) ”
- McHenry, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Elgin
- $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...
- Dekalb, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 25 miles from Elgin
- 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. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Betsy Z. said
“we didn’t have a whole lot of kids, but the kids we did have kept him busy! The things he made were more complex and way cooler than I expected- especially the dragon! He was super nice and even made... ”
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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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College Entertainment serving the Elgin, IL area
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