- Elgin, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- $125 per hour
Jessica W. said
“On-time and so great with the kids! Such cool and creative balloons, definitely a hit. Great price, great quality. 100% recommended! ”
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472 College Entertainers serving Elgin, IL
- South Barrington, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 8 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
Todd B. said
“Top review for Brenden. Highly recommended. Very hand-on with the kids, animated, and understood little kids level of humor. ”
- Batavia, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 13 miles from Elgin
- Starts at $500
Jj said
“He was the best. Guests loved him, he did his best to get around to different groups. I received rave reviews. This was one element of our wedding I was allowed to have free rein on, and hiring... ”
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 15 miles from Elgin
- Starts at $400
Brazilio C. said
“Everyone had a great time , everyone enjoyed the magic . Thank for a great show. ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
Austin H. said
“Jay Jay clearly knows what he is doing! He worked an event this weekend at our local museum and not only was great with kids, but with parents and volunteers as well. He was communicative and... ”
- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- $125 per hour
Kelly B. said
“Not only is Marlene an amazing artist but she is personable and funny! We hired her for a client appreciation party. Both adults and kids were in attendance and she really impressed everyone! ... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
Joe J. said
“Adam Cartwright was a great fit for our Tee It Up for the Troops Golf Event! He was professional, talented, easy to work with, and a great communicator throughout the entire event. He did a... ”
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
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
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Starts at $145 per hour
Jamie M. said
“Roxy did a fantastic job face painting for my son’s 5th birthday party! She was flexible when the forecast changed to rain and she brought a tent so that we could continue the party outside. The... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Starts at $500
Brendon L. said
“Working with Alex at our Oktane event was an absolute pleasure and exceeded all our expectations. As a corporate event planner, finding entertainers who can balance professionalism with genuine... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
Hillary H. said
“If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would! Dan was a strolling magician during the cocktail and dessert hours of an Enchanted Evening gala and everyone was mesmerized. We had a wide range of ages... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
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 ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $200 – $1,500 per event
Zak K. said
“We had the pleasure of being joined by the Black Box Entertainment team at a wedding for my brother and were BLOWN AWAY with how great the experience was. The mother of the groom had a lot of requests... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $280 – $1,000 per event
Jamie L. said
“We hired Norman for a bachelorette party in Michigan City and his show was the highlight of the weekend! He did a large variety of tricks and we were all thoroughly entertained. He had a great energy,... ”
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 8 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
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
- Contact for pricing
Dale P. said
“The Great Boodini was very engaging annd entertaining! Lots of laughs and amazement by both kids and adults. Even the 2 year old was able to participate in the magic with big smiles. The kids magic... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- Starts at $400
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 pricing
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
- Starts at $299
Stephanie J. said
“Total-T was wonderful! We hired him for my son's 2nd birthday party. My son typically takes a while to warm up, but he was engaged from the moment the show started and participated from the start. I... ”
- Oswego, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 25 miles from Elgin
- $1,000 – $2,700 per event
Ken O. said
“DJ Freddie handled all the song requests and had the crowd dancing! He was open to us submitting our own setlist and he built a song list around our setlist that we submitted which was amazing! He... ”
- Beach Park, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 34 miles from Elgin
- $325 – $1,400 per event
Sonia said
“DJ was very nice and played great music. ”
- Homer Glen, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
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... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Starts at $500
Emily M. said
“Amazing experience with Eric from Bash Beats at our tiny wedding reception! We only had about 30 people but Eric most definitely made the party. He was super communicative, nice, friendly, and so... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $500 per event
Micah M. said
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DJ Slimbo did an amazing job at our event! He knew exactly when to turn the party up and when to slow things down, which kept the energy just right throughout the night. He showed up on... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
Leann L. said
“The team had a GREAT time! They loved you and the event. They were so excited and speechless after we hung up with you. They’re still trying to figure out how you pulled off what you did! We all... ”
- Naperville, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
Matt G. said
“Al did a great job for our anniversary party. He really kept the crowd on the dance floor. He also did a great job reading the room. His display and lights were very tasteful, and the sound was... ”
The Other Woman
New member- Lake Forest, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 27 miles from Elgin
- Starts at $500
The Other Woman is a high-energy Chicago-area cover band built to get people dancing, singing and having a great time. Our setlist spans decades of crowd...
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
Michael Hingson has 24 years of experience as a keynote speaker after escaping with his guide dog, Roselle, from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001....
Ian Bowen
New member- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Starts at $1,000
Bring the power of the Watch Me Mindset to your event. From overcoming paralysis and running two marathons to building a successful fitness and coaching career,...
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
Janis S. said
“Had Keith for a 90 yr old birthday party with many kids. He kept the kiddos engaged and the parents happy too! Keith was on time and self sufficient. ”
AAA DIAL A DJ Photo Booth & Karaoke Disc Jockey Service
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Starts at $395
W.f said
“AAA Dial was on time, played everything we wanted. Really nice to work with. Recommended highly. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for pricing
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 :) ”
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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
These College Entertainment serve the wider Elgin and Kane county area and travel to South Elgin, Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee, East Dundee, Streamwood, Bartlett, Carpentersville, Wayne, Dundee, Gilberts, Pingree Grove, Apex, Hanover Park, South Barrington, Plato Center, Hoffman Estates, Barrington Hills, St Charles, Campton Hills, Algonquin, Wasco, Geneva, Schaumburg, Lake In The Hills, Roselle, Barrington, Inverness, West Chicago, Trout Valley, and Carol Stream.