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123 Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving Waukegan, IL

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Card Magic

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for pricing

Nathaniel C. said “Cannot recommend Card Magic highly enough. We booked Rob for my wife’s 30th birthday party at our house, he made it extremely fun and memorable. Rob is a true professional, communicated very well with... ”

  • Chicago, IL
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 35 miles from Waukegan
  • Contact for pricing

Magician and Tarot Reader who brings warm, inclusive, interactive entertainment to weddings, private parties, and companies like Google, Shure, Reddit....
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Ferny Magic

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
23 Verified bookings

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 17 miles from Waukegan
  • Starts at $400

John M. said “Ferny was on time, friendly, and strolled the patio and indoors. Everyone said, he “wowed” them and even said, he “amazed” them! I highly recommend, Ferny! He added elevated level of entertainment... ”
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Brenden Trojan

5.0 (27)
Top Performer
39 Verified bookings

  • South Barrington, IL
  • Magician / Strolling/Close-up Magician
  • 25 miles from Waukegan
  • 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. ”

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Quick facts for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Waukegan, IL

11,879 quotes sent

In the past year, Strolling/Close-up Magicians have sent 11,879 quotes to event planners.

24th most popular

Strolling/Close-up Magicians rank #24 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 6,720 Strolling/Close-up Magician reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.5 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.5 days (on average) to hire a Strolling/Close-up Magician.

Popular events

Strolling/Close-up Magicians are typically hired for Birthday Parties in Waukegan, IL.

Illinois ranks #6

Illinois is the 6th most popular state for Strolling/Close-up Magicians requests in the United States.

Past events for Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Waukegan, IL

Birthday

Strolling/Close-up Magician

5.0

July 4, 2026

2 hours

Ferny was absolutely phenomenal! The guests were laughing and we received a mind-blowing, crazy performance! The mind-reading segment left everyone completely stunned!! Ferny included everyone in the room, making every guest feel like part of the show. If you want an unforgettable, high-energy performer, he is the guy to book!
Event total

$600

About booking Strolling/Close-up Magicians in Waukegan, IL

Strolling magic is a great way to engage guests at all types of events! These talented performers can move through crowds performing close-up magic and card tricks for small groups of guests at a time. Consider a walk-around magic show for your birthday party, trade show, corporate event, festival, or cocktail hour.

The cost of hiring a strolling magician in Waukegan, Illinois will vary depending on the size of the event, how long you need them, and their skill level. Professional magicians who perform complex sleight-of-hand illusions with unique props may charge more than those who focus on more simple card tricks. Contact the local magic acts above to get a quote customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Waukegan close-up magicians, be sure to look at photos and watch videos of their performances. Then read reviews to see what it would be like to work with them. When talking with magicians, discuss important details like the expected guest count, the venue layout, the event schedule, and any other unique aspects of the event.

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Strolling/Close-up Magicians serving the Waukegan, IL area

These Strolling/Close-up Magicians serve the wider Waukegan and Lake county area and travel to Park City, North Chicago, Gurnee, Great Lakes, Beach Park, Wadsworth, Zion, Lake Bluff, Gages Lake, Lake Forest, Old Mill Creek, Libertyville, Winthrop Harbor, Russell, Lindenhurst, Mettawa, Grayslake, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Fort Sheridan, Hainesville, Highwood, Indian Creek, Bannockburn, Round Lake Park, Lake Villa, Lincolnshire, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake, and Highland Park.

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