Jay Jay
Santa 1
2020 Santa with mask car visits
Captain Hook
Dog
Pumpkin
Ghost
Spider-man
Cheetah
2020 Santa with mask
Santa arriving
Big Bubbles
Fun with Big Bubbles
Overview
Jay Jay can appear as a Clown, or “Not” as a Clown, YOUR CHOICE.
Check out his profile page to see his photos and over 200 reviews.
Jay Jay is an award-winning Balloon Artist and Clown. He is also an amazing Magician who performs age-appropriate Fun Magic. As a face painter, Jay Jay paints quick simple designs to keep things moving. Ask about his Fun with Giant Bubbles.
Jay Jay has been entertaining kids and Adults for over 40 years.
He is a Past President of the Midwest Clown Association (MCA) (phone number hidden)4.
He was Inducted into the MCA Hall Of Fame in 1998
He received the MCA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.
Ask Jay Jay about his direct link to the North Pole.
Let's talk.
Jay Jay
Reviews
237 reviews
Maggy F.
July 28, 2026Pirate Visit
We had the pleasure of having Jay Jay the Pirate visit Elm Tree Christian Child Care, and he was absolutely fantastic! From the moment he arrived, he had every child completely engaged with his fun pirate personality, incredible magic tricks, and contagious energy.
The children loved shouting the pirate magic words, laughing at the surprises, and watching the balloon twisting. Jay Jay did an excellent job of involving the children throughout the show, making each of them feel like they were part of the adventure. His performance was the perfect balance of humor, excitement, and age-appropriate entertainment for preschoolers.
Beyond the fun, Jay Jay was professional, easy to work with, and clearly experienced with young children. He kept their attention from beginning to end—no small feat with a room full of preschoolers!
If you're looking for an entertainer for a preschool, daycare, library, school, birthday party, or community event, I highly recommend Jay Jay the Pirate. Our children are still talking about his visit, and we would happily invite him back again.
Thank you, Jay Jay, for bringing so much laughter, magic, and pirate fun to our school! Arrrgh! 🏴☠️
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician, Pirate Entertainment
Jay Jay
Hello Maggy,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful 5-Star review.
I'm glad to hear everyone enjoyed the magic show and the balloon twisting.
I too had a great time with the kids and your staff too.
I look forward to your theme next year,
Best wishes,
JAY JAY
847-483-4520
Jerry A.
October 25, 2021The number one entertainer for a birthday part
We hired Jay Jay for our son’s first birthday party and I am so happy with his performance as an entertainer. All the children were so happy and really enjoyed the show. I guess the children didn’t want him to stop. One hour of pure entertainment . If you are looking for an entertainer for your child’s party, stop looking and hire Jay Jay. Even the adults were highly impressed by Jay Jay’s magic show.
Thank you Jay Jay for putting together such a spectacular show.
Hired as: Magician, Pirate Entertainment
Jay Jay
Hello Jerry,
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for me. I'm happy to hear everyone enjoyed the entertainment I provided at your party. Thank you for your business.
JAY JAY
Rachel F.
October 10, 2017Stop searching, You found your guy!
Jay Jay was AMAZING!
He kept a group of over 25 people (ranging in ages from 2- 70) enthralled! The magic show was funny, clean, entertaining, and perfect for the kids (and grown ups)! The balloon twisting was fantastic! He was engaging while he was working on the balloons; he answered questions, showed the kids what he was doing, and made each kid something fantastic!
The kids were all so sad when he had to go! Options can be overwhelming-you can stop searching- Jay jay is the best! And the best decision we made for our party!
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Children’s Party Entertainment, Children’s Party Magician
Kashan
October 12, 2026Amazing
Jayjay is funny
& so engaging .Not only kids but Adults too enjoyed his show.
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Comedy Magician
Jay Jay
Hello Mariam,
Thank you for choosing me. I had a great time with the kids and the adults too.
Thank you for writing a 5-Star review. Thank you for your business.
JAY JAY
847-483-4520
Laura R.
September 13, 2026Great Block Party Entertainment
Jay Jay did balloon animals and a super fun, interactive bubble show for our annual Block Party. He was prompt and friendly and told lots of funny jokes. Kids and adults loved having him there. The kids each got multiple balloon animals but the bubbles were an even bigger hit!
Hired as: Balloon Twister, Bubble Entertainment, Children’s Party Entertainment
Jay Jay
Hello Laura,
Thank you for choosing me to be a part of your Block Party Entertainment. I had a great time with the kids and the adults too and I'm happy to hear everyone enjoyed the balloon creations and the fun with the big bubbles. Thank you for your business and for taking the time to write a 5-Star review for me.
Best wishes,
JAY JAY
847-483-4520
Booking information
Price range: Contact for pricing
Languages: English , Other
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability
What to expect
Jay Jay provides a fun interactive event, whether he is twisting balloons, face painting, performing magic or just doing a walk around event.
About
Entertaining children and adults for over 30 years.
Additional booking notes
Need space to set up a table and two chairs.
Upcoming booked events
December 2026
26
Saturday
Christmas Party
2:30pm - 3:15pm
•
Harwood Heights, IL
Past booked events
October 2026
17
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:15pm
•
Winnetka, IL
10
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Warrenville, IL
10
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Mundelein, IL
09
Friday
Halloween Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lisle, IL
September 2026
12
Saturday
House Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Elmhurst, IL
05
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lombard, IL
August 2026
22
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Northbrook, IL
22
Saturday
Personal Occasion
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
04
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
01
Saturday
House Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Wheeling, IL
July 2026
25
Saturday
Fair
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
23
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
23
Thursday
School Assembly
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Villa Park, IL
11
Saturday
Festival
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2026
27
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
13
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Lyons, IL
13
Saturday
Festival
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
12
Friday
Festival
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Flossmoor, IL
09
Tuesday
School Assembly
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Cary, IL
May 2026
23
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Bensenville, IL
16
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
02
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Mount Prospect, IL
March 2026
27
Friday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
07
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2026
14
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Glenview, IL
07
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Hoffman Estates, IL
January 2026
10
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
December 2025
20
Saturday
Personal Occasion
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Libertyville, IL
September 2025
28
Sunday
Fundraiser
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Vernon Hills, IL
07
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Rolling Meadows, IL
August 2025
17
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Wilmette, IL
July 2025
30
Wednesday
Camp Event
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Chicago, IL
June 2025
17
Tuesday
Camp Event
10:00am - 12:00pm
•
Harwood Heights, IL
May 2025
31
Saturday
Grand Opening
2:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Mundelein, IL
24
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Gurnee, IL
April 2025
10
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Crystal Lake, IL
March 2025
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Barrington, IL
February 2025
08
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Gurnee, IL
January 2025
25
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Addison, IL
11
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 5:45pm
•
Berwyn, IL
December 2024
21
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Arlington Heights, IL
20
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Deerfield, IL
15
Sunday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
South Elgin, IL
08
Sunday
BOOKED
All-day event
07
Saturday
BOOKED
8:00am - 1:00pm
05
Thursday
BOOKED
All-day event
04
Wednesday
BOOKED
All-day event
03
Tuesday
BOOKED
All-day event
02
Monday
BOOKED
All-day event
01
Sunday
Gigs
All-day event
November 2024
30
Saturday
Gigs
All-day event
23
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Barrington, IL
22
Friday
gig
3:30pm - 6:30pm
October 2024
27
Sunday
Miller Birthday
All-day event
26
Saturday
gig
All-day event
19
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Lombard, IL
05
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Lake Forest, IL
September 2024
29
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Bartlett, IL
29
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:00pm
•
Vernon Hills, IL
28
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Westmont, IL
08
Sunday
Fair
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Lincolnshire, IL
August 2024
31
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Deerfield, IL
02
Friday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Arlington Heights, IL
July 2024
26
Friday
Camp Event
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
West Chicago, IL
13
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Cary, IL
12
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Gilberts, IL
June 2024
30
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
15
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
09
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
South Elgin, IL
09
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Skokie, IL
01
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Northbrook, IL
April 2024
10
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Barrington, IL
05
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Palatine, IL
March 2024
23
Saturday
Easter Party
1:00pm - 1:45pm
•
Glen Ellyn, IL
21
Thursday
Personal Occasion
10:00am - 10:15am
•
Winfield, IL
February 2024
17
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Gurnee, IL
December 2023
22
Friday
House Party
2:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Crystal Lake, IL
18
Monday
Surprise
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Elgin, IL
16
Saturday
House Party
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Deerfield, IL
09
Saturday
Festival
9:30am - 11:00am
•
Naperville, IL
November 2023
10
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
October 2023
22
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Northbrook, IL
22
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 11:45am
•
Schaumburg, IL
September 2023
03
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Crystal Lake, IL
02
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Bartlett, IL
August 2023
11
Friday
Festival
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Naperville, IL
July 2023
29
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Glencoe, IL
29
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Lake Forest, IL
23
Sunday
Teen Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Morton Grove, IL
23
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Elk Grove Village, IL
22
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Mount Prospect, IL
18
Tuesday
Camp Event
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Libertyville, IL
16
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
13
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Schaumburg, IL
09
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Glen Ellyn, IL
02
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Glenview, IL
01
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 5:30pm
•
La Grange Park, IL
June 2023
28
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
West Chicago, IL
27
Tuesday
Camp Event
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Libertyville, IL
14
Wednesday
Camp Event
10:00am - 11:00am
•
Franklin Park, IL
May 2023
30
Tuesday
Festival
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Palatine, IL
28
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
South Elgin, IL
28
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Lake Zurich, IL
27
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Park Ridge, IL
27
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Park Ridge, IL
20
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Elk Grove Village, IL
April 2023
15
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Buffalo Grove, IL
11
Tuesday
Birthday Party
1:30pm - 1:45pm
•
Glencoe, IL
March 2023
25
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
February 2023
25
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
Des Plaines, IL
11
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Glencoe, IL
10
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Elgin, IL
January 2023
01
Sunday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
December 2022
23
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Schaumburg, IL
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Elk Grove Village, IL
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 3:00pm
15
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
12
Monday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
11
Sunday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 1:00pm
10
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Lake In The Hills, IL
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
10
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 12:00pm
08
Thursday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
04
Sunday
Christmas Party
10:00am - 1:00pm
03
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Crystal Lake, IL
03
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Hinsdale, IL
03
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30am - 12:00pm
October 2022
08
Saturday
Religious Celebration
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Addison, IL
08
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2022
18
Sunday
Corporate Event
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Skokie, IL
17
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Lake Zurich, IL
11
Sunday
Religious Celebration
2:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
11
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
10
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
04
Sunday
House Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Northbrook, IL
03
Saturday
Festival
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Lake In The Hills, IL
August 2022
21
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Wadsworth, IL
20
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Long Grove, IL
20
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:30pm
•
Highland Park, IL
15
Monday
Camp Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Vernon Hills, IL
14
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Melrose Park, IL
13
Saturday
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Addison, IL
07
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Elmhurst, IL
07
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
06
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
Wood Dale, IL
06
Saturday
Personal Occasion
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Harwood Heights, IL
July 2022
30
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Skokie, IL
28
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Itasca, IL
23
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Evanston, IL
19
Tuesday
Camp Event
10:00am - 10:45am
•
Carol Stream, IL
17
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Wheeling, IL
16
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Dundee, IL
14
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Addison, IL
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2022
26
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Riverwoods, IL
17
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
12
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
Bloomingdale, IL
10
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Lake Forest, IL
03
Friday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Park Ridge, IL
May 2022
22
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Berwyn, IL
10
Tuesday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Hoffman Estates, IL
02
Monday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Vernon Hills, IL
March 2022
19
Saturday
Sporting Event
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
16
Wednesday
Holiday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Buffalo Grove, IL
06
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Palatine, IL
February 2022
27
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
4:00pm - 4:45pm
•
Lake Zurich, IL
05
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Streamwood, IL
January 2022
29
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Mount Prospect, IL
December 2021
27
Monday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Skokie, IL
19
Sunday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Elk Grove Village, IL
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Hinsdale, IL
18
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Hinsdale, IL
15
Wednesday
Christmas Party
9:00am - 10:00am
•
Franklin Park, IL
12
Sunday
Surprise
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Downers Grove, IL
11
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30am - 1:30pm
•
Northbrook, IL
05
Sunday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
04
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Bartlett, IL
04
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Crystal Lake, IL
03
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 6:15pm
•
Aurora, IL
November 2021
20
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Palatine, IL
13
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Wilmette, IL
October 2021
24
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Des Plaines, IL
22
Friday
Halloween Party
4:30pm - 5:15pm
•
Hinsdale, IL
09
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Round Lake, IL
03
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Waukegan, IL
September 2021
19
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Highland Park, IL
11
Saturday
Religious Celebration
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Schiller Park, IL
04
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Carol Stream, IL
August 2021
22
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Burr Ridge, IL
21
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Libertyville, IL
21
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
10:30am - 11:00am
•
Highland Park, IL
19
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Lockport, IL
18
Wednesday
Children’s Birthday Party
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
15
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Evanston, IL
07
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Hinsdale, IL
Set list
Allow 30 minutes for the fun magic show.
Allow an average of 3 minutes per balloon creation or face painted.
Influences and inspiration
I have been very fortunate to work with many entertainers all over the country. Many have influenced me in who I have become through out my career. I hope to continue to learn from others. I also get asked to teach at clown conventions all over the country and this has helped to learn even more.
Setup requirements
table
2 chairs
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