Kids Magicians & Magic Shows in Chicago
2 vetted kids magicians serve Chicago parties, from $345 — a rehearsed comedy set with the birthday kid as the star assistant. Compare real rates and availability below, then book and pay online.
About Magic Shows in Chicago
Kids magicians in Chicago deliver age-appropriate comedy magic built for short attention spans — interactive tricks, a little silliness, and a birthday star who gets to be the magician's assistant. The pacing keeps a room of excited kids laughing and leaning in, with plenty of "how did they DO that?" moments for the grown-ups too.
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- Vetted & insured
- Money held until after the party
- Free cancellation to 7 days
How it works
From chaos to confirmed in hours
No quote forms that vanish into a void. Real availability, real prices, booked online.
A 60-second form: date, time, how many kids, and where it's happening. No phone tag.
We ping vetted local entertainers and confirm who's actually free. Most parents have confirmed options within about 2 hours.
Compare confirmed entertainers, book in one tap, and your money is held safely until after the event.
Your entertainer shows up prepped and ready — and you get the hero-parent credit.
No fine print
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No invented names, no invented stars — just the real numbers and real words behind every Yombu party.
“Oli the magician was amazing! So great with the kids, so funny, and he had all the adults scratching their heads in confusion trying to figure it out.”
“We had Maggie for face painting she was fantastic—the kids adored her, she worked beautifully and quickly, and was such a cheerful presence at the party.”
Sally McBride · Houston
“We had Natalie join our party to make balloon animals for the kids and she was AMAZING. All the kids were mesmerised.”
Anna Brown · San Diego
“Our daughter had a memorable 5th birthday and the entertainment made the party! I was impressed by the attention to detail.”
Alessandra Assante · Jacksonville
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The quotes above are verbatim from our public Google reviews of Yombu parties. Brand-new entertainers simply say “New to Yombu” until their first review lands.
Magic Shows in Chicago — FAQs
How much does a kids magician cost in Chicago?
On Yombu, Chicago kids magicians list rates from $345 up to $400. Those are the prices the pros themselves publish — you see the exact total before you pay, with no booking fee bolted on afterwards.
How many kids magicians are available in Chicago?
2 vetted kids magicians currently cover Chicago, and they're all listed above with their real rates and profiles. Each one is background-checked and insured before they can accept a booking, so anyone you see is someone you can book.
Do kids magicians near me travel to Aurora, Cook County and Dupage County?
Yes — Aurora, Cook County and Dupage County are all inside the Chicago area our kids magicians cover, and each pro sets their own travel radius on their profile. Enter your address when you book and we'll only match you with someone who genuinely covers it, so travel never turns into a surprise line on the bill.
How far in advance should I book a kids magician in Chicago?
Two to four weeks is comfortable. Chicago has 2 vetted kids magicians on Yombu today, so weekend afternoons book out first — if your date is a Saturday, sooner is genuinely better.
What should I expect from magic shows in Chicago?
2 vetted kids magicians currently cover Chicago on Yombu. Between them they travel to Aurora, Cook County, Dupage County and 5 more neighborhoods. Listed rates run $345 to $400 — real prices from real profiles, not estimates. Every one is background-checked and insured, and your payment is held safely until after the party. A Chicago kids' magician runs a tight, interactive comedy-magic set built for short attention spans — silly bits, plenty of audience participation, and the birthday child pulled up as the star assistant. Shows usually run 30–60 minutes and end with a room full of "how did they DO that?". Every magician on Yombu is background-checked and insured, with clear per-show pricing and your payment held safely until after the party.
What affects the price of magic shows in Chicago?
In Chicago, a magic show starts from about $345 for the show. Your final price depends on which entertainer you book, the length of the show and any add-ons — and you will always see the full total upfront, with your payment held safely until after the party.
How long is a typical session?
Most magic show bookings run 60 to 120 minutes. An hour is plenty for a smaller gathering; for bigger guest lists or to fold in extra activities, 90 minutes to two hours keeps every child involved without anyone waiting around.
What space does a magic show need?
A clear area where kids can sit on the floor facing the magician, with a little room up front for the performance. A living room, backyard or party room all work well.
What ages is it right for?
Comedy magic shows are tuned for kids about 4 to 12, with the routine adjusted on the day to match the youngest and oldest guests in the room.