7 Party Entertainer Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Party Entertainer Business

Do you want to start a business within the entertainment sector? Becoming a party entertainer can be a great opportunity for you.

Party entertainers thrive mostly at night and on weekends. You can work as an agency and represent entertainers for parties, or if you have the skills, you can become the entertainer.

Party entertainers can work at wedding and bridal parties, birthday parties, children’s parties, corporate parties, or even home-based parties.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a party entertainer business:

1. Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment ($300K/year)

Barry McLaughlin, along with his friend Jason, came up with the idea for their business, Barry and Jason Games & Entertainment, after hosting live game nights that offered a unique and creative experience. Inspired by their love of games and comedy, they created Game Night in a Can and successfully launched a Kickstarter campaign, raising over $20,000 to bring their idea to life. They have since expanded their product line and partnered with other companies, and their games are now sold in Barnes & Noble and other stores across the country.

How much they make: $300K/year
Current team size: 1

How Two Best Friends Are Making A Killing With Party Game Products

Barry and Jason Games & Entertainment created Game Night in a Can, a party game made up of 30 different creative challenges and games of skill, which raised over $20,000 on Kickstarter, and is now sold in Barnes & Noble and independent stores across the US.

About

Barry started Barry & Jason Games and Entertainment almost 9 years ago

Revenue

Barry grew the business to $25K/month

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2. Dan Chan Presents: Virtual Magic Shows ($144K/year)

Daniel Chan, the founder of Dan Chan Presents, LLC, came up with the idea for his magic entertainment business after years of honing his craft and performing at various events. He realized that he could quit his desk job and pursue magic full time, aiming to make a gross six figures per year. Through hard work, dedication, and a focus on attracting tech audiences, he has become known as The Billionaire's Magician and has successfully transitioned his performances to virtual platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic. With media features in prominent publications, he continues to attract and retain customers in the entertainment industry.

How much they make: $144K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
Current team size: 4

How I Left A Lucrative Job To Start A $12K/Month Magic Shows Business

Dan Chan Presents, LLC is a unique company specializing in sophisticated magic entertainment for savvy corporate audiences, earning $160K performing live, and was able to pivot to virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding marketing reach performing internationally, and being featured multiple times in Business Insider and The Hustle.

About

Daniel started Dan Chan Presents: Virtual Magic Shows over 24 years ago

Revenue

Daniel grew the business to $12K/month

Costs

It cost Daniel $100 to start the business

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Learn more about starting a party entertainer business:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a party entertainer business?
-> Pros and cons of a party entertainer business

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established party entertainer business
-> Marketing ideas for a party entertainer business

Other resources

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5. the ENTERTAINER

Where they're located: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Website traffic: 270K/month

6. Booking Entertainment Booking Agency

Booking Entertainment - Your premiere booking agency to book ANY big name music artist, celebrity or comedian for your private party, wedding or corporate event worldwide. Get pricing and availability for the biggest names in entertainment. Over 20 years experience and free no obligation quotes.

Where they're located: Mesa, Arizona, USA
Website traffic: 110K/month

7. Entertainment Industry Foundation

The Entertainment Industry Foundation is entertainment's trusted partner in philanthropy, with programs like Stand Up to Cancer and fiscal sponsorship platforms.