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One Booking. An Experience Nobody Forgets.
Whether you're planning a child's birthday party in the East Bay or staffing a trade show booth at Moscone Center, Ernest Kahn delivers a performance that stops people in their tracks.
Ernest is a two-time National Yo-Yo Champion with 20+ years of experience and a background in B2B SaaS sales at companies including DocuSign and Zendesk. He's not just an entertainer — he understands crowds, messaging, and what it takes to move people from curious to engaged.
Spring and summer dates book 4–6 weeks out. Reach out now to check availability — even if you're not ready to fully commit yet.
Who Books Ernest
Families and Party Planners Looking for a birthday party entertainer that kids will talk about for weeks? Ernest performs high-energy, interactive yo-yo shows for parties, school events, camps, and family gatherings throughout the Bay Area.
Corporate Event Planners and Marketing Teams Need to draw crowds to your trade show booth, energize a company party, or create a memorable moment at your next conference? Ernest combines world-class entertainment with a sales professional's instincts — drawing crowds, delivering your message, and handing warm leads directly to your team.
Schools, Camps, and Community Organizations Ernest performs and teaches at school assemblies, after-school programs, summer camps, festivals, and community events of all sizes.
What's Included
Every booking is tailored to your event — but here's what every performance delivers:
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High-energy yo-yo performance with world-class tricks
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Audience participation and interactive crowd moments
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Messaging integration available for corporate and trade show bookings
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Warm lead handoff to your sales team for trade show appearances
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Kids get to try simple tricks at birthday parties and school events
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Optional yo-yo lesson add-on available for any booking
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Ernest brings everything needed — just provide the space
Show Details
Duration: Birthday and family shows run approximately 45–60 minutes. Trade show and corporate performances are flexible based on your event schedule and booth needs.
Indoor and Outdoor: Ernest performs both indoors and outdoors — backyards, living rooms, event halls, convention center floors, parks, and festival stages.
Space needed: A cleared area of roughly 10x10 feet is ideal for most performances. Ernest works with your venue and makes it work.
Group size: From intimate backyard parties to convention center crowds — Ernest performs for groups of all sizes.
Pricing: Every event is different in scope, duration, and goals. Fill out the form below and you'll have a custom quote within 24 hours.
Perfect For
Families and Private Events
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🎂 Birthday parties — any age
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🎊 Bar and bat mitzvahs
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👨👩👧 Family gatherings and reunions
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🎓 School assemblies and end-of-year events
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🏕 Summer camps and after-school programs
Corporate and Professional Events
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🏢 Trade shows and industry conferences
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📣 Product launches and brand activations
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🎉 Corporate parties and company picnics
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🌟 Galas, award nights, and appreciation events
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🎪 Festivals and large-scale productions
Where Ernest Performs
Ernest is based in San Francisco and performs throughout the Bay Area including San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, San Jose, Marin, the Peninsula, Walnut Creek, and surrounding communities.
Available nationally for trade shows and corporate events. Travel logistics and associated costs are confirmed transparently during booking — no surprises.
What Happens After You Book
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Fill out the form below with your event details
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Ernest responds within 24 hours to confirm availability and send a custom quote
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Lock in your date with a deposit and you're all set
What Clients Say
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"Ernest was without a doubt the hit of the show — an incredible talent. We'll use him again as soon as it makes sense for one of our other events." — Jeff Starr, Trademark Events
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“The best kids birthday party entertainment in the Bay Area!”
“Ernest really made my son’s 6th birthday party! I wasn’t sure kids this age would stay focused, but he kept them totally engaged for the full show and lesson. If you’re looking for unique kids birthday party entertainment in the Bay Area, this is it. The jokes, music, dancing, and yo-yo tricks were amazing, and even the parents loved it.
Ernest was also super easy to work with, quick responses and very professional. Highly recommend!”
— Christine N., Oakland
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm booking for a trade show. How is this different from a birthday party booking?
Completely different scope and goals. For trade shows Ernest works with your team beforehand to understand your messaging, integrates your talking points into the performance, draws consistent crowds throughout the day, and creates natural handoff moments to your sales reps. For birthday parties and family events the focus is pure entertainment, interaction, and fun. Both start with the same form — just describe your event and Ernest will tailor the quote accordingly.
What age group is the birthday show best for?
Ernest performs for kids as young as 3 and adults of any age. His shows are designed to engage younger kids with humor and participation while delivering tricks that genuinely impress older kids, teens, and adults. The whole room stays entertained.
Do you bring yo-yos for the kids?
Yes — yo-yos are available for kids to use during the interactive portion. If you'd like yo-yos for guests to keep as party favors that can be arranged. Just mention it when you reach out.
Can you perform indoors and outdoors?
Both. Backyards, living rooms, parks, school gyms, event halls, and convention center floors — Ernest has performed in all of them.
How much space do you need?
A cleared area of roughly 10x10 feet works for most performances. Ernest works with your space and makes it work.
Can we add a yo-yo lesson to the event?
Yes. A group lesson add-on is available after the show — great for birthday parties, school events, and corporate team building. Kids and adults both love it. Just mention it when booking.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as possible. Spring and summer weekends and Q3/Q4 conference season fill up fast. Reach out even just to check availability if you're not ready to fully commit yet.
Do you travel outside the Bay Area?
Yes for trade shows, conferences, and corporate events. Travel logistics and any associated costs are confirmed upfront — no surprises.
Is pricing listed on the site?
Not a flat rate — every event is scoped differently. Fill out the form and you'll have a custom quote within 24 hours.
Ready to Book?
Fill out the form below and Ernest will get back to you within 24 hours with availability and a custom quote.
What to include in your message:
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Event date and start time
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Location and venue type
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Type of event (birthday party, trade show, corporate event, school, etc.)
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Estimated attendance or crowd size
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Any special requests — messaging integration, yo-yo favors, lesson add-on, etc.
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