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246 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Cary, IL

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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
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14 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

4.94 (233)
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398 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates
Lacey N. said “I hired Jay Jay for some kids room entertainment at a medical conference this past weekend. He was so easy to communicate with and book. He was flexible with the time spent on balloons vs magic and... ”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.87 (89)
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238 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Cary
  • $125 per hour
Kiev D. said “Marlene was absolutely fabulous - great character and good attitude. Her drawings had so much life to them and beautiful addition of a pop of color. We were impressed with her work and so glad we... ”
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Santa Scott

5.0 (90)
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181 Verified bookings
  • St Charles, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Cary
  • $200/hour and up - more the week before christmas
Olivia N. said “Scott is a true professional. He added so much to our event. ”
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Lazuli Party

5.0 (2)
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16 Verified bookings
  • Warrenville, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Cary
  • $180 and up
Laura C. said “Lazuli Party was so fun and professional! We had a group of 6 year olds at our house and she took her time with each of them to make them feel special while face painting. She even stayed a bit past... ”
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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

5.0 (13)
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22 Verified bookings
  • Westmont, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Cary
  • $275-$6000
Jennifer R. said “I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend IRL Interactive Event/Jason for your event. He is multi-talented, great to work with, punctual and flexible. Our middle school dance had close to 500 kids and Jason... ”
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Santa Claus Irwin

4.84 (25)
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54 Verified bookings
  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates
Nayeli N. said “Best Santa ever!!! ”
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Michael the Santa

5.0 (7)
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26 Verified bookings
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Cary
  • $150 minimum, $175-$100/hr for longer events
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

4.83 (33)
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69 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $650-$12,000
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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Round Two Up-Cycled Craft Parties

5.0 (2)
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2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $25-$55 per person
Jay G. said “I challenged Jessica to come up with a crafting event for my daughter’s 17th birthday party and she really delivered. Her innovative idea was to use recycled materials to build 12 beach bags and then... ”
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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
37 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates
Sydney B. said “We had Ellen at our company picnic and she was awesome! Super friendly, patient with everyone, and crazy talented. The drawings came out so fun and spot-on, and people were laughing and showing them... ”
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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (20)
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47 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $125and up
Molly G. said “I highly recommend Roxy for your future face painting gig. She is great with kids and very accommodating with adults. ”
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
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46 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates
Amareen D. said “We found Sydney when looking for an entertainer who would seamlessly break the ice and tie together a group of friends, family, and coworkers for my fiancé’s 30th birthday party in Chicago. People... ”
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The Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
7 Verified bookings
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 4 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates
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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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (26)
18 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Cary
  • $125.00 an 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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Ortiz Entertainment

5.0 (3)
5 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Cary
  • $200-$275 for 2hrs
Katie S. said “Ortiz Entertainment was an incredible addition to my annual pumpkin party. She kindly and easily handled the requests of almost 30 kids. Highly recommend and will be having her again in the future! ”
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Santa Ray Semple

5.0 (5)
7 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 13 miles from Cary
  • $150.00 and up
Deanna W. said “Santa Ray was jolly, looked more like Santa than Santa himself, and gave everyone from kids to adults a great experience. ”
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RothArt Productions Airbrush Studios

1 Verified booking
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates
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 rates
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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Santa Chicago

4.79 (83)
196 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Cary
  • $40 (jan-oct) to $200 per hour plus travel.
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 Stops By - By Funtime Services

4.86 (14)
61 Verified bookings
  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Cary
  • $75 - $2,000
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

4.69 (15)
40 Verified bookings
  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from Cary
  • $300 and up
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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Psychic readings

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Riverside, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from Cary
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Jacqueline L. said “She was so sweet, accommodating and went above and beyond for our Halloween party. Brought her own deco for her table and dressed the part in costume! 100% would have back ”
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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $200-$5,000
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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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $15,000
Lynda M. said “Hired Chris for our high school Senior Celebration and he truly entertained both the teenagers & adults! He engaged the entire audience with his humor and the hypnotism he performed was mesmerizing.... ”
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Caricatures By McGee

4.90 (31)
60 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates
Riley E. said “Great experience. Guests had a lovely time! ”
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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $175 and up
Cheryl C. said “It was a totally smooth process. Character kept in contact with me the day before and the night of the event. Would use Kevin’s again in the future! ”
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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (34)
38 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates
Robert G. said “I would 100% recommend anyone wanting to add an unforgettable activity to any party, to give Jason a room and let him do his thing! ”
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Braidapalooza Braids and Glitter Bar

1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $200-$500
Festival-style hair salon directly to your child's birthday party! We set up a colorful, glittering braid station where every guest gets a fun colorful...
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Make Believe Professionals

4.82 (39)
130 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Cary
  • $185 and up
Bo L. said “The entertainer was fantastic. She was on time and very sweet with the kids. All the kids loved the balloons and Winnie the Bear costume. I would hire them again for future parties ”
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Game Show Gurus

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates
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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The Gamemaster Show

5.0 (1)
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from Cary
  • $395.00 - $1995.00
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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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Cary, IL area

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