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258 Unique and Specialty Acts serving San Jose, CA

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Elegance Henna Tattoo and Facepaint

5.0 (4)
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6 Verified bookings
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 4 miles from San Jose
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Nidhi T. said “We hired Tinali for my son’s birthday party and she provided such a wonderful experience to all the kids and the adults. Would absolutely recommend her ”
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Santa Albert - Santa A. Claus

5.0 (9)
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22 Verified bookings
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from San Jose
  • $375 and up
Julia H. said “Santa Albert is a seasoned Santa. It was my first time doing Santa photos as a photographer and he made the photos amazing. His attire and makeup are spot on. His interactions with kids were great.... ”
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Santa Q

4.97 (33)
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90 Verified bookings
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from San Jose
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Melissa K. said “Santa was absolutely amazing! He was so sweet, patient, and kind. He’s the real deal straight from the North Pole. The kids were completely in awe from the moment he arrived. He made everyone feel... ”
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JM Event Planning & Hospitality Staffing

4.66 (160)
199 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • $350 and up
Cierra G. said “We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with JM Event Planning for our private house dinner in Los Angeles! In January 2026, we contracted JM Event Planning & Hospitality Staffing to secure a waiter... ”
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Santa Dale

5.0 (7)
14 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
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Norah S. said “Santa Dale truly made our company Christmas party magical. He was great with the kids and parents and worked with us on how to execute our big surprise santa reveal. We would love to hire him back for... ”
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Draco the Juggler

5.0 (8)
12 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Juggler / Unique and Specialty
  • $300 and up
Shelby D. said “This was one of the best all-around performances I have seen. He was on time and very prepared! He was very interactive with the kids and parents. All the feedback we got back from the event was how... ”
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Happily Ever Laughter

5.0 (15)
22 Verified bookings
  • Fremont, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from San Jose
  • Starting at $375 - no travel fees
Momoko T. said “Me. River was entertaining and fun! ”
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Santiago's Magic

5.0 (10)
6 Verified bookings
  • Boulder Creek, CA
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from San Jose
  • Contact for rates
Lisa R. said “Santiago shines with top-tier talent. The 11th annual Witches Ball event was held at the Brookdale Lodge, one of the world’s most haunted hotels, so the bar was set high. He blended right in with... ”
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Santa4California

1 Verified booking
  • Aromas, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from San Jose
  • $200 and up
Santa Mark – Santa4California 🎅 Bring real Christmas magic to your event! Santa Mark is a real-bearded, professional Santa known for his warm, authentic...
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The Foam Crew

  • San Jose, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for rates
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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AishusLettersNStrokes

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  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 4 miles from San Jose
  • $200 - $2000
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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SanMan Auctions and MC Services

5.0 (4)
  • Alameda, CA
  • Auctioneer / Unique and Specialty
  • 37 miles from San Jose
  • Rates start at $500 and up
Tony D. said “Sanford was the officiant of our wedding. I don't even know where to start. His professionalism, energy or sense of humor. He just made the wonderful experience of getting married even better. You'll... ”
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Santa John, the San Jose Santa

4.93 (57)
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129 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
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Jennifer J. said “Santa John was a spectacular edition to our family Christmas gathering. He arrived promptly and looked amazing. He delivered gifts to family members and was really engaging with my 3yr old great... ”
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MejiaArts

4.93 (61)
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125 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • $150 per hour. pluss possible gas flat fee
Anna V. said “Such a Professional!! Absolutely love the Art, everyone loved his Artwork, Thank You. ”
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Prohibition Casino Parties

5.0 (10)
21 Verified bookings
  • Fremont, CA
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from San Jose
  • $500 and up
Jenny K. said “Ryan and his crew were amazing very friendly everyone had a lot of fun. Everybody had a great time with them. Felt comfortable and relaxed. ”
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Air, Brush & Ink

4.99 (11)
19 Verified bookings
  • San Ramon, CA
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 30 miles from San Jose
  • Rates begin at $250/hr (2 hr min)(1artist+1asst.)
Simeon P. said “Joel and his team were great to work with and the students loved their airbrushed shirts and tote bags. Really happy with their work and the communication I received prior to the event. I would... ”
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L'Artiste a la Carte

5.0 (11)
30 Verified bookings
  • Millbrae, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from San Jose
  • Contact for rates
Ian S. said “We hired Ingrid to do face painting at a small school event. She was on time, well prepared, and did an excellent job. We will definitely hire her again if we need another face painter! ”
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HEY Balloon Lady

4.75 (7)
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12 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • $250 and up
Quang L. said “The balloon twisters creations were so impressive My guests were so delighted ”
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FUNtastic Designs by Marce Uriarte

5.0 (5)
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2 Verified bookings
  • Los Gatos, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from San Jose
  • Contact for rates
Valentin A. said “I was looking for a face painter for my daughter's birthday party. A friend of mine recommended Marce who was the face painter at her son's party. Long story short, Marce was great, easy to work with,... ”
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Celebrations with a Sparkle

5.0 (27)
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38 Verified bookings
  • Fremont, CA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from San Jose
  • $200+
Mike said “Jem is truly a gem. I wish we would have known about her sooner. There are few who can pull off being a fairy and bringing the liveliness to a party- Jem is one of the few. She is truly passionate... ”
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Santa Steve

5.0 (3)
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12 Verified bookings
  • Felton, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from San Jose
  • $200 and up
Mauricio S. said “Santa Steve was fantastic. We had a lively holiday party with 20 kids and 20 adults, and he handled the crowd with ease. He was warm, patient, and completely in character, and he kept everyone engaged... ”
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Syn-Sational Smiles Face Painting

5.0 (4)
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1 Verified booking
  • Livermore, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from San Jose
  • $150/hr & up +travel/tent fees, if applicable
Marianne B. said “Synthia is a fabulous face painter. I have hired her for our twins' birthday and seen her numerous times at community events. She is so caring and great at what she does. You shouldn't hesitate to... ”
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Santa Tom

5.0 (3)
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6 Verified bookings
  • Livermore, CA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from San Jose
  • Contact for rates
John P. said “Santa Tom was an instant hit during our Christmas event. He managed the Santa booth elegantly and everyone loved taking pictures with him. His appearance as Santa Claus during our Nativity program... ”
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Harmonic Henna

5.0 (4)
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8 Verified bookings
  • Hayward, CA
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from San Jose
  • $125 and up
Calvin L. said “Haromonic Henna brought in two incredibly talented and accomodating tattoo artists for our corporate event. The artists were really sociable and the event attendees really enjoyed their work. ”
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Wisteria's Faerie Creations

5.0 (10)
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10 Verified bookings
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from San Jose
  • $110-$125
Lynn said “I had a great experience! She was able to organize kids when I was not ready. She was professional and kids were super excited before and after having their face / arm painted. ”
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Aloha Princess Parties

4.89 (19)
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12 Verified bookings
  • San Leandro, CA
  • Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from San Jose
  • $200-$400
Karen T. said “Spider-Man was great! Kept the kids attention, got them involved, did magic, made balloon animals snd stayed for pictures. Highly recommend aloha princess parties. Very professional, reached out to... ”
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Led Robots 🪩

5.0 (1)
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6 Verified bookings
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • LED Performer / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from San Jose
  • Contact for rates
Faus said “Showed up on time, great communication and everyone loved the photo ops ”
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Henna Happens

4.96 (49)
Top Performer
119 Verified bookings
  • Oakland, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from San Jose
  • Contact for rates
Rj F. said “Barbara was an absolute pleasure to work with from the very second I booked her! She called me immediately to introduce herself, tell me about the different services she had to offer, her style of... ”
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Party FUNdamentals

5.0 (3)
2 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • $200 and up
Julie S. said “I worked with Nisha, to help plan my son's 4th birthday party, and she was amazing, and such a delight to work with. This was my first time putting on a birthday party with actual kids to consider,... ”
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Celestial Face and Body Painting

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • $100 to $150 per hour
Andrea Q. said “The kids loved Celeste’s creative face paints. It’s so vivid and all the parents said highly about her face paints. I heard some kids in the party even refused to wash their face paint away and slept... ”
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Immersive Tarot Experiences for Upscale Bay Area Events

5.0 (8)
13 Verified bookings
  • San Jose, CA
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • $400-1500
Saima said “She was hands down the highlight of our bday event. From the moment she arrived, she created such a warm, inviting energy that had everyone lining up to see her. By the end of the night, she had a... ”
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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the San Jose, CA area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider San Jose and Santa Clara county area and travel to Santa Clara, Campbell, Milpitas, Alviso, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Silicon Valley, Mountain View, New Almaden, Los Altos, Mount Hamilton, Holy City, Redwood Estates, Los Altos Hills, Coyote, Fremont, Newark, Palo Alto, Stanford, East Palo Alto, Sunol, Menlo Park, Atherton, Morgan Hill, Portola Valley, Portola Vally, and Boulder Creek.