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248 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Cary, IL

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The Real Santa

4.97 (30)
Top Performer
53 Verified bookings

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

Pat R. said “Santa was a very nice man. He read "The Night Before Christmas" book and led the group in singing "Jingle Bells". He then handed out the stockings we had for all of our kids. He was very...”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
24 Verified bookings

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

Randy I. said “Children had a great time!”
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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
17 Verified bookings

  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 13 miles from Cary
  • $125 – $200 per hour

Kayla S. said “We could not have asked for a better Santa for our Claus for a Cause event! He was absolutely AMAZING - so warm, friendly, and engaging with every child and family. His communication leading up to the...”
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Jay Jay

4.95 (239)
Top Performer
408 Verified bookings

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Cary
  • Contact for pricing

Erica K. said “Jay Jay came out for our 6 year olds birthday party and everyone loved the magic show!”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.88 (93)
Top Performer
248 Verified bookings

  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Cary
  • Contact for pricing

Kimberly L. said “Marlene was so much fun! She is very talented and created caricaturist portraits for almost our entire birthday party. We would definitely rehire for another party. ”
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Santa Scott

5.0 (90)
Top Performer
203 Verified bookings

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

Olivia N. said “Scott is a true professional. He added so much to our event. ”
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Santa Chicago

4.78 (83)
Top Performer
203 Verified bookings

  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Cary
  • Starts at $40 per hour

Amanda G. said “He was awesome! We received many compliments on him. He was great with the kids. I would definitely recommend. I am hoping to book again for next year! Thank you! ”
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Santa Claus Irwin

4.84 (25)
Top Performer
62 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Cary
  • Contact for pricing

Nayeli N. said “Best Santa ever!!! ”
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Michael the Santa

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
31 Verified bookings

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

Logan L. said “Amazing improv, extremely kind and easy to work with, such a good heart, and embodied the sweet and jolliness of Santa. Would hire again, and again.”
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Jon Wayes

4.82 (33)
Top Performer
71 Verified bookings

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

Nick M. said “Jon was fantastic - We hired him for my wife’s birthday party, and it was incredible. We’re still reeling almost a week later on how he did some of his tricks and found out some of the information...”
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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (21)
Top Performer
52 Verified bookings

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

Vicki S. said “Due to rain we had to make some last-minute changes to our event and booked face painting. Face Painting by Roxy was able to come through within 24 hour notice. She did some of the best painting I...”
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Caricatures By McGee

4.92 (32)
Top Performer
62 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • Contact for pricing

Lisa G. said “He did a great job with our residents and families”
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (48)
Top Performer
47 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • Contact for pricing

John C. said “OK, so we had our wedding last weekend and Sidney performed a 45 minute show. I did not mention it to all of the guest and it was sort of a surprise. I did mention it to a few people. A few people...”
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The Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
9 Verified bookings

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

Stacie M. said “We booked Santa and he was easily the best one we've ever had at this event. This event has been happening annually for about 5 years and I've heard nothing but fantastic reviews from everyone who...”
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  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Cary
  • 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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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings

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

Kathleen F. said “Laine Too did a phenomenal job at our Class of 2024 Senior Party! Kids were lined up all night to get their unique and vibrant tattoos, and we saw their artwork proudly displayed throughout the event....”
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Heroes, Games and Fun

5.0 (9)
22 Verified bookings

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

Angie K. said “Spider-Man was the absolute best part of my son’s 4th birthday! He and all his friends cannot stop talking about meeting and getting to hang out with Spider-Man, and all the parents appreciated seeing...”
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Santa Stops By - By Funtime Services

4.86 (14)
63 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Cary
  • $75 – $2,000 per event

Cinthia F. said “Santa was great, he played the piano and sang carols. The way he went about giving out the gifts was fun. Then when he read The Night Before Christmas the kids all had their eyes glued to him. It...”
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Paul Draws You

4.68 (15)
40 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from Cary
  • Starts at $300

Luis B. said “From the get-go, Paul was an absolute standout in our recent corporate event planning. His flexibility and communicative approach set a high bar from the initial stages. He didn't just meet our...”
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The Frozen Robins/Mingle with the Kringles

5.0 (39)
110 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $60 – $5,000 per event

Barb H. said “We had a fun and engaging visit with Santa and Mrs Claus. They interacted with the children and we sang Christmas carols. We will definitely look forward to having them visit again next year!”
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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (35)
39 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • Contact for pricing

Vicki Z. said “All of guests were delighted with meeting and talking with Jacob during his interpretations. We will definitely hire him again at our next event. ”
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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
27 Verified bookings

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

Sarah A. said “Santa Matt did a great job at my client event. Was wonderful with the kids, played the part well, and even engaged with the adults. Would recommend him again! ”
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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $200 – $5,000 per event

Kim said “We had a great 50th birthday party for my husband and the casino tables were a huge hit! Contract and payment process was easy. Clear instructions on what was needed for space and event was...”
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  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Cary
  • 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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  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from Cary
  • $395 – $1,995 per event

Kyle C. said “Harris was awesome and professional through all communications. Set up was prompt and on time, friendly and personable. Show was hilarious, fun, engaging, and everyone is still talking about it. It...”
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Tarot with Jean

New member

  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Cary
  • 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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  • Evanston, IL
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Cary
  • Contact for pricing

Event Painting Services Watch your special day transformed into a vibrant, original painting as the celebration unfolds! From weddings and milestone...

Grace

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Niles, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Cary
  • Contact for pricing

Monica M. said “Grace was an amazing reader she was very accommodating took her time and read for my group with full detail and specifics on each and every one of us with sparing enough time for everyone she’s very...”

Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
22 Verified bookings

  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Cary
  • Contact for pricing

Madeline G. said “I hired Dawn for my coven themed birthday party with 30 women and she was fantastic! She had a line of women waiting to get their tarot cards read all night. Dawn was warm, friendly and very...”

Tim The Mime

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking

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

Hyatt C. said “Tim is one of the best performers I’ve ever seen. With just his movements he can tell a story, make jokes, and communicate. Wether I catch him while I’m leaving the zoo or on stage he never fails to...”

Santa Jim LLC

1 Verified booking

  • Burlington, WI
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Cary
  • Starts at $150 per hour

Meet Santa Jim For me, being Santa is about much more than putting on a red suit. Every child who meets Santa Jim deserves to be seen, heard, respected,...

My Lakewood Santa

4.98 (56)
124 Verified bookings

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

Kaitlyn E. said “Lakewood Santa checks all the boxes! He is so attentive, creative, and absolutely phenomenal with kids (adults too). Book him! You won’t be disappointed!!”

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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Cary, IL area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Cary and Mchenry county area and travel to Trout Valley, Fox River Grove, Oakwood Hills, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Lake Barrington, Prairie Grove, Lake In The Hills, Island Lake, North Barrington, Barrington Hills, Wauconda, Carpentersville, Lakewood, Dundee, Barrington, Lake Zurich, East Dundee, West Dundee, Lakemoor, McHenry, Sleepy Hollow, Volo, Bull Valley, Deer Park, Huntley, Forest Lake, South Barrington, Gilberts, and Hawthorn Woods.