How Much Does a Kids Magician Cost? (2026 Prices)

Kids magicians on Yombu list $265 to $500 per show nationwide right now — the real rates vetted pros publish, not survey estimates. Your city's own floor is in the table above, and you always see the exact total before you pay. Outside Yombu, published rates for a magic show typically run $200–$400 a show for a kids party (GigSalad and Bark, 2025–26).

Usually one flat fee per show, not an hourly clock. Most kids magicians price per show rather than per hour, so the length and format of the show set the baseline. A longer set, or a show plus mingling tricks while the cake comes out, costs more than a tight single performance. On Yombu, a kids magician's flat price is on their profile, and the exact total shows before you pay.

The kind of magician and the show you're buying. Bark's cost data shows children's magicians at the low end of the market, with comedy magicians and illusionists costing more than twice as much on average. Show length, a levitation or big-illusion finale, balloon animals or goodie bags, and travel all move a quote. On Yombu each magician's real per-show price is on their profile.

No. The total you see at checkout is the total you pay — and your money is held safely until after the party, so you're never paying upfront and hoping. If an entertainer charges for travel or add-ons, it's itemized before you book.

Not automatically — Yombu prices don't surge. But weekend afternoons are when the most-booked local pros fill up first, so booking a peak Saturday late can leave only higher-rate options. Booking a few weeks ahead, or choosing a weekday or morning slot, keeps the full range open.

You pay online when you book, and your payment is held until after the party. Cancel 7 or more days before the party for a full refund. From 7 days to 48 hours before, you get 50% back and can still reschedule or move indoors free of charge; within 48 hours of the start time, the booking is final.

Usually not in any way that matters. Quote marketplaces add client service fees on top of quotes, and going fully direct means chasing availability by phone and paying by cash or transfer with no protection. On Yombu you see the entertainer's real listed rate, we confirm genuine availability in about two hours, and your payment is protected until the party's done.

If you choose to tip, 10–20% of the booking or $15–$20 per performer is the norm GigSalad's 2026 party-budget guide suggests. Tipping is optional and never added to your Yombu total. A tip usually changes hands after the show, once the kids have moved on to cake; a magician who built the set around your birthday child is the one parents most often reward.