Bay Area's Premier Yo-Yo Entertainer – Ernest Kahn, National Champion

 

Ernest Kahn is a two-time Philippine National Yo-Yo Champion and professional entertainer with 20+ years of experience performing across the Bay Area and around the world. From birthday parties in San Jose to school assemblies in San Francisco, Ernest delivers high-energy, one-of-a-kind yo-yo performances that kids, parents, and adults never forget.

 

What Makes Ernest Different

 

This isn't a magic show or a juggler. Ernest performs lightning-fast speed routines, gravity-defying off-string tricks, dice-integrated sequences, and intricate two-handed choreography — all set to music. Every show is visually stunning, fully interactive, and completely unique.

Perfect for guests who have never seen anything like it.

 

Hire a Yo-Yo Performer for Your Event

 

Ernest performs at events of all sizes across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond:

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• Birthday parties and kids' entertainment

• Bar and bat mitzvahs

• School assemblies and educational programs

• After-school programs, summer camps, and workshops

• Corporate events, company picnics, and team appreciation days

• Festivals, fairs, and large-scale productions

• Weddings and private parties

• Nightlife, clubs, and virtual events

 

Available for both stage performances and interactive strolling entertainment. Ernest adapts every show to your crowd and venue.

 

Yo-Yo Lessons and Workshops – Bay Area

 

Want more than a performance?

Ernest offers personalized yo-yo instruction for all skill levels:

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• Private one-on-one coaching

• Group workshops for schools and camps

• Educational programs aligned with school events

• In-person (Bay Area) and virtual lessons available

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Whether your child is picking up a yo-yo for the first time or wants to compete, Ernest makes learning fun and builds real confidence along the way.

 

Trusted By Schools, Companies, and Families Across the Bay Area

 

Ernest has performed at some of the most recognizable events in Northern California and beyond:

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• San Francisco Exploratorium 50th Anniversary

• Chinese Flower Festival (2016–2026)

• Tour de Fat at Golden Gate Park

• Zenefits "Bring Your Kids to Work Day"

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Achievements:

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• 2008 and 2010 Philippine National Yo-Yo Champion

• 2011 Asia Pacific Yo-Yo Championship – 12th Place

• 20+ years of professional performance and teaching experience

 

Book Ernest Kahn for Your Bay Area Event

 

Looking for a birthday party entertainer, school assembly performer, or corporate event act that your guests will actually talk about after?

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Ernest is available for bookings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — including San Jose, Oakland, Marin, the Peninsula, and surrounding areas.

 

👉 Fill out the form below to check availability and get a quote.

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