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241 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Aurora, IL

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Santa Claus Irwin

4.84 (25)
Top Performer
62 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Dana L. said “Santa Irwin was fantastic and great with the children! He was on time, personable, and remembered little details that really made Christmas Eve magical!”
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Santa Scott

5.0 (90)
Top Performer
203 Verified bookings

  • St Charles, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Brittany M. O. said “We have adored working with Santa Scott over the years. He brings such a warm presence and magical energy. Recently our daughter had a serious surgery and Santa came to visit! He was calm and caring...”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
24 Verified bookings

  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Aurora
  • $125 per hour

Katerina said “Pete was a stellar vendor from the minute he walked through the door. He is direct and clear in his communication. He is thoughtful in asking for themes and pre-making balloons. Most importantly he is...”
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Michael the Santa

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
31 Verified bookings

  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $150

Gina P. said “Michael the Santa was absolutely AMAZING! Everyone at the party had a great time. He was very outgoing and he made sure that he spoke to and took pictures with everyone. ”
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Bob-o

4.94 (84)
Top Performer
208 Verified bookings

  • Palos Heights, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $85

Darlene M. said “The kids were engaged the whole time and thoroughly enjoyed the show! The balloon animals were a hit and they were genuinely wowed by a lot of the tricks. Definitely recommend for an event for your...”
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Santa Wayne

5.0 (34)
Top Performer
54 Verified bookings

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 30 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Jaime R. said “We were honored to welcome Santa Claus to Universal Dental, and it was an unforgettable experience for everyone. From the moment he arrived, the clinic filled with laughter, excitement, and genuine...”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.88 (93)
Top Performer
248 Verified bookings

  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Tracie T. said “Marlene made the experience wonderful. Every sketch was personalized fitting the personality/character of the person. She was on time, set up and drew the crowd into her corner. High praises for...”
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The Real Santa

4.97 (30)
Top Performer
53 Verified bookings

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Aurora
  • $75 – $300 per hour

Dr. S. B. said “The event went great. The children had a mini pancake bar, photos with Santa. Santa was very patient and he took pictures with the children and their families. Thank you so much for providing Santa...”
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Jerry Armstrong Tribute Artist

4.88 (88)
Top Performer
176 Verified bookings

  • Marseilles, IL
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • $150 – $1,500 per event

Emma B. said “Jerry was very professional and easy to communicate with. He sounded great, and the fans loved him! 10/10 would recommend booking him.”
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Jon Wayes

4.82 (33)
Top Performer
71 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • $650 – $12,000 per event

Laura M. said “This was a new approach to entertainment at our annual Halloween party and it was over the top excellent. All the guests - ones who participated, ones who watched and ones who heard about from others...”
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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (21)
Top Performer
52 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $145 per hour

Amy M. said “We hired Roxy for our corporate family cook out and her face painting was a HUGE hit. Her designs were fun and colorful and her personality matched! We will definitely use her again!”
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Caricatures By McGee

4.92 (32)
Top Performer
62 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Grace C. said “Barton is exceptionally talented and so easy to work with. He’s very responsive to questions and very organized. He was definitely a crowd favorite at my event!! I would not hesitate to hire him...”
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (48)
Top Performer
47 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Julie said “We had the absolute pleasure of having Sidney Friedman serve as both the emcee and featured entertainment for our HBA Black Tie Gala, and he exceeded every expectation. From the moment he took the...”
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Santa Stephen

4.67 (3)
6 Verified bookings

  • Brookfield, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $225

Liam B. said “True professional. So patient and kind with all the children and adults. Very authentic santa suit and persona. Couldn't be happier!”
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Incredible Bats

4.94 (17)
40 Verified bookings

  • New Lenox, IL
  • Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $350

Tammy said “I wanted to do something special this year for my son’s birthday since it was going to be something small this year. I found Incredible Bats and my son had the best birthday ever! They take the time...”
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The Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
9 Verified bookings

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Peggy S. said “VERY GOOD KIDS LOVED THEM VERY ENTERTAINING”
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Heroes, Games and Fun

5.0 (9)
22 Verified bookings

  • Skokie, IL
  • Superhero Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $175

Callie S. said “Terry did a great job at our first Free Comic Book Day event! The kids absolutely loved him and he was super interactive and engaged. He was willing to do two characters for us. ”
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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings

  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Jenny Q. said “Clayton was great and busy creating airbrush tattoos all day! He was so creative, fun and polite. Would highly recommend for your event!”
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  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

RothArt – Live Airbrush Entertainment Make your event unforgettable with RothArt! We specialize in live airbrush favors and swag that bring energy,...
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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
27 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $125

Ak said “Santa Matt was amazing. We had a smallish party and he did great with kids and adults. Would recommend to anyone looking for a Santa. ”
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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (35)
39 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Amber J. F. said “I own a letterpress stationery business and for our business' 20th birthday we hosted a party. I was looking for a memorable experience to gift our guests, after all, 20 years is a big deal. I reached...”
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Tarot with Jean

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  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

I have been reading tarot for over 30 years. I use an intuitive approach to reading the cards, and believe that Tarot is a tool to help you examine situations...
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  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Interactive mobile touring game shows make great additions to any type of event including, but not limited to: Corporate (sales meetings, training,...
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  • Blue Island, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $125

Audra has been drawing and painting since she was a child so face painting was a natural progression and so much more fun. “The best canvas is a smiling face!”...

Roger Ray, Santa Claus

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
19 Verified bookings

  • Yorkville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $100

Cindy L. said “Roger did a great job entertaining our grandchildren as we kick off the holiday season. Was very attentive to the kids, read a story and asked them what they wanted for Christmas. We are looking...”

Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
22 Verified bookings

  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Sanaa S. said “Dawn was so insightful and lovely with all our party guests! She provided such good energy and the whole party was buzzing with excitement, waiting for their turn to be read by Dawn. She went above...”

Grace

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Niles, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Aurora
  • Contact for pricing

Claire W. said “Thank you so much, Grace, for being part of our bridal shower! You added such a fun and special touch to the celebration, and our guests absolutely loved the readings. Everyone had such a great...”

Ernest Posey Caricatures

5.0 (26)
Top Performer
48 Verified bookings

  • Flossmoor, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Aurora
  • $150 per hour

Arjun G. said “We had a phenomenal experience booking Ernest for a conference booth activity. Would highly recommend his services.”

My Lakewood Santa

4.98 (56)
124 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Aurora
  • $120 – $200 per event

Sheryl S. said “He was very friendly and patient with the children”

Tim The Mime

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking

  • St Charles, IL
  • Mime / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Aurora
  • Starts at $300

Sean L. said “Tim is one character you must have for any event. From his little walk around quirkiness to even preforming his signature act on the stage; this is one headliner THAT YOU MUST HAVE!!!!”

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