- Lake Zurich, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 15 miles from Gurnee
- $400 and up
Madeline P. said
“Ferny Magic was SO good. I'm so glad we found him, and his magic tricks were amazing! our group of 30 and 40 year olds LOVED him. ”
The 453 Best College Entertainers for hire in Gurnee, IL
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453 College Entertainers serving Gurnee, IL
- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Gurnee
- $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... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Gurnee
- 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... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Gurnee
- $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... ”
- South Barrington, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Gurnee
- 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. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $250-$8000
Jeff N. said
“Cecy was a great addition to our small choir and helped with leading our children's choir participation. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- Minimum $500+travel
Chris G. said
“Alex was great! He made our holiday company event amazing. I had requested for Alex to give some light-hearted jabs to our co-founder and they were executed perfectly. Since it was a company event... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- 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
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $125and up
Alyssa C. said
“I would recommend Roxy and Mira to anyone looking for a face painter and will call them first the next time I need these kinds of services. First of all, Mira got the basics right. She was on time,... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $160- $600 (based on show length & distance)
Denise C. said
“Norman was great. He mingled with all tables. His magic was great. ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $400+ let's connect!
Olin E. said
“We had a long standing DJ cancel on our block park 2 weeks before it was held, leaving us scrambling. I knew Austin from before and immediately called him, he was available and affordable and he... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $50 - $500
Jefford H. said
“I planned an event at my synagogue in which Tyler served as the headliner after 9 lay-comedians. Needless to say, he was by far the most hilarious of the night and had everyone in stitches! Apart from... ”
- Kenosha, WI
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 15 miles from Gurnee
- $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... ”
- Glenview, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Gurnee
- $250.00 and up
Laura L. said
“Kids loved him and parents did too. He was on time, friendly and a great entertainer. ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Gurnee
- $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. ”
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 24 miles from Gurnee
- 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... ”
- Racine, WI
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 25 miles from Gurnee
- $100.00 to $200.00 per hr.
Laura Z. said
“Gil provided Balloons and Magic for two of our events and we couldn't be happier. From the cuteness of his balloon masterpieces, to his demeanor with the kids, to the timely service he provided, we... ”
- Harwood Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Gurnee
- $300.00 and up
Amanda S. said
“Kazar and his staff was very professional and polite, arriving with plenty of time to set up his equipment. He delivered a really entertaining show, with original magic tricks that had a humorous... ”
- Elgin, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 30 miles from Gurnee
- $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
- 30 miles from Gurnee
- $200-$275 for 2hrs
Tatianna B. said
“Thank you so much Linda for making my son's first birthday such a blast! The kids are STILL talking about the face paint ❤️ you did an amazing job ”
- Lake Geneva, WI
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 31 miles from Gurnee
- Contact for rates
Kim T. said
“It was a hit at the party. Bryan was extremely responsive , and I would recommend them. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- Contact for rates
Lisa G. said
“He did a great job with our residents and families ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $650-$2500
Chris S. said
“Great band! Their set list was on point with what was requested, we could not have been any happier with them and look forward to having them out for another event!!! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $12k to 80k, exceptions possible.
Christina M. said
“I heard Chad P. speak for the first time at Greensboro College on 4/4/16 and brought my 15 year old son to hear his powerful story as well. It is awesome to hear the message he is sending to students... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $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
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- Contact for rates
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... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Casino Party Rentals / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $200-$5,000
Kim said
“We had a great 50th birthday party for my husband and the casino tables were a huge hit! Contract and payment process was easy. Clear instructions on what was needed for space and event was... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- Contact for rates
Erik G. said
“Great communication. Very punctual. Every detail that was planned was executed well. The membership at the American Legion were very pleased and want to have another night. All the comments were... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- Contact for rates
Paul D. said
“The Friends Band did an excellent job for us. We were looking for a band to entertain our crowd and to get them dancing. They went above and beyond our expectations. They had multiple... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- Contact for rates
Kim D. said
“Mark and his team presented at our company meeting, and the experience was outstanding. From start to finish, our entire team was engaged, laughing, and genuinely enjoying themselves. Mark brought the... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- $275 to $1,500
Gise G. said
“Great music selection thank you for help us! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 37 miles from Gurnee
- Contact for rates
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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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