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271 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Palo Alto, CA

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Santa Albert - Santa A. Claus

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
26 Verified bookings

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $375

Margaret H. said “Kids were happy, had fun and were entertained the whole time he was there.”
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Santa Q

4.86 (34)
Top Performer
100 Verified bookings

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for pricing

Sadaf S. said “We really enjoy and appreciate Santa Q joining our events! ”
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Elegance Henna Tattoo and Facepaint

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

Bella M. said “We hired for face painting at our summer camp event and everybody loved it! Tinali was a great artist and very communicative before the event to make sure that the setup worked for both of us....”
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Santa Dale

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
25 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

Brooke said “Santa Dale fully embraces the ho, ho, spirit of being Santa. He looks the part and plays the part perfectly. Even his beard is well maintained with shiny curls! He was such a blast to work with...”
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Santiago's Magic

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • Boulder Creek, CA
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

Autumn C. said “My husband and I have seen several of Santiago’s Magic Shows. We always find them enjoyable. ”
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Caricatures by Dahlia!

5.0 (26)
Top Performer
39 Verified bookings

  • Concord, CA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 38 miles from Palo Alto
  • $140 – $225 per hour

Tessa V. said “Dahlia was a fantastic addition to my party. Everyone was thrilled with their drawings. You won’t regret booking Dahlia for your next event.”
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Happily Ever Laughter

5.0 (15)
22 Verified bookings

  • Fremont, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $375

Jill P. said “Birdie and Willa were fabulous! We did a 3 year old birthday party at the park and they really made it so fun and interactive! The kids and the parents loved them! It was magical!”
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Draco the Juggler

5.0 (9)
13 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Juggler / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $300

Amber A. said “Draco was very professional, timely, and easy to work with. I was impressed with his ability to entertain children and adults throughout the day. He kept the energy going the entire time. I would...”
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California Kids Fun Puppet and Magic Shows

4.68 (7)
9 Verified bookings

  • San Ramon, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Palo Alto
  • $285 – $575 per event

Elizabeth W. said “I only wish we had more time! Thank you so much for keeping a large group of children engaged long enough for parents to enjoy their food while it was hot! Looking forward to working together again...”
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Face Paint By SummerSky

5.0 (3)
7 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Palo Alto
  • $150 – $3,000 per event

Merry Y. said “We had Facepaint by Summer Sky come out to our annual harvest festival and it was a hit! They were a very professional team. The smiles were priceless. We had bubble entertainment. Balloon twisting....”
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Prosperi Tea and Tarot

5.0 (13)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $200

Robin R. said “I hired Dawn Light for 2 of my events so far & she not only comes in a beautiful on point costume but her care & attention to each person made everyone feel special & she had a line of participants...”
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Pacific Face Painting, Balloons, & Henna

5.0 (6)
4 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

Christina B. said “Kayla with Pacific Face Painting came out to do balloon testing and she did not disappoint! She made swords, and dogs, and flowers, and monkeys and much more!! It was perfect for my 3 year old...”
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Luana Lima

3 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $130

Hi there! I'm new to Gig Salad but I am not new to the making your day really special thing. Party decor and entertainment have been part of my life since...
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Insect Discovery Lab

5.0 (5)
5 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $325 per hour

T H. said “Everything was handled perfectly from the planning to the event itself. There was plenty of time to hold and interact with the insects, and Kelsey provided great information while allowing everyone to...”
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A Whim Agency

5.0 (3)
9 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

Rachel O. said “Santa made us all believers again at Valley of the Moon Winery. The reaction on guest faces when they walked in was priceless. We hope to have him back every year. Cheers, Rachel”
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  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Palo Alto
  • $200 – $2,000 per event

AishusLettersNStrokes brings live calligraphy and on-site engraving to weddings and events across the San Francisco Bay Area. Based in Santa Clara, I create...
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  • San Jose, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

Catering to a wide range of occasions from birthday parties and school events to corporate gatherings and community celebrations, The Foam Crew creates a fun...
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  • Alameda, CA
  • Auctioneer / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $500

Don G. said “Sanford Marshall is incredible, professional and engaging. He spoke at length with my daughter and future son-in-law abs made the wedding very personal and special. I would highly recommend Sanford...”
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • Juggler / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

I provide either a choreographed Chinese yo-yo routine or ambient entertainment that includes traditional juggling as well as Chinese yo-yo. These services...

The Pure Imagination Party Company

4.88 (35)
Top Performer
88 Verified bookings

  • Hayward, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Palo Alto
  • $49 – $5,000 per event

Brooke A. said “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We couldn’t have been happier with Santa Claus we hired for our holiday party! He was incredibly cheerful, engaging, and truly brought the magic of the season to life. His real beard made...”

Golden Dragon Fortunes

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
34 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $200 per hour

Jenn H. said “A great addition to my birthday celebration! Wanugee was engaging and complimentary and perfectly right! Thank you!”

Erin Daniels

4.98 (35)
Top Performer
83 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $150 – $5,000 per event

Brian K. D. said “Big Fun was had when this talented lady appeared at our brother's retirement Party. Punctual, Personable & totally Dolly. We are happy that we chose Erin for our gig!”

Prohibition Casino Parties

5.0 (10)
21 Verified bookings

  • Fremont, CA
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $500

Janet D. said “All our guests loved the dealer who was patient and fun. They called to say they had car trouble, but still got set up in time. Highly recommend Ryan and his wife”

MejiaArts

4.93 (61)
126 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Palo Alto
  • $150 per hour

Kristin S. said “Another terrific performance provided by David!”

L'Artiste a la Carte

5.0 (11)
30 Verified bookings

  • Millbrae, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

Jacquelyn M. said “We are so grateful to Ingrid for making our party an absolute hit! She is a true artist and so fun to work with. The kids were so impressed at all the incredible designs she could paint and the...”

  • Pacifica, CA
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Palo Alto
  • $100 – $150 per hour

I've been practicing the arts of Tarot & Oracle Cartomancy, Scandinavian Rune Stone Reading and other Divination Arts for over 25 years. 10 years Professionally...

Air, Brush & Ink

4.99 (11)
20 Verified bookings

  • San Ramon, CA
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $250 per hour

Steven M. S. E. said “Showed up on time friendly did a great job quick with their designs took care of the guest at the event extremely well”

RedBone Burlesque & Dance Entertainment

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Burlesque Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $300

Anthony C. said “A true professional on and off stage, RedBone delivers every single time. She’s the perfect combination of sexy, funny, and razor-sharp wit. She knows exactly how to command the stage and any...”

Neo Performer

New member

  • San Jose, CA
  • Fire Performer / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

Professional circus artist with 16 years of experience, specializing in fire arts, object manipulation, and dynamic movement. My skills include fire poi,...

  • Oakland, CA
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for pricing

Randy Goldberg brings over 30 years of experience as a professional astrologer, tarot reader, and palmist to parties, weddings, corporate events, and special...

Celebrations with a Sparkle

5.0 (31)
Top Performer
47 Verified bookings

  • Fremont, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Palo Alto
  • Starts at $200

Diana D. L. C. said “She is one of a kind!!!! She executed the best baloon twisting, had the children and adults entertained, most amazing outfit, and was such a sweetheart with everyone. I was beyond thankful for...”

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