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293 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Chicago, IL

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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (21)
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52 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 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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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (48)
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47 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
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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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Caricatures By McGee

4.92 (32)
Top Performer
62 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
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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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Jon Wayes

4.82 (33)
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71 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • $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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Michael the Santa

5.0 (7)
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31 Verified bookings
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Chicago
  • 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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Santa Chicago

4.78 (83)
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203 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Chicago
  • Starts at $40 per hour
Russ H. said “Gale was great to work with, engaged with the guests, and made sure every child felt special.”
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Bob-o

4.94 (84)
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208 Verified bookings
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Chicago
  • 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)
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54 Verified bookings
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Chicago
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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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Jay Jay

4.95 (239)
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408 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Chicago
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Kashan said “Jayjay is funny & so engaging .Not only kids but Adults too enjoyed his show.”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.88 (93)
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248 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Chicago
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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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Round Two Up-Cycled Craft Parties

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • $25 – $55 per guest
Tanya M. said “I've attended 3 different workshops Jessica has held, and each was fantastic! The first one was at the Eco Flamingo store for a "Make your Own Up-Cycled Jewelry" workshop. I loved that she provided...”
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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
27 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 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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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
38 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
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Kendell A. said “Ellen is kind, professional and talented. Our guests enjoyed getting their caricatures drawn which provided a fun, festive element to our party.”
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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $175
Porsche said “Kevin was Mickey Mouse. His suit was clean and he interacted with the kids well. He changed into normal clothes and sang kid songs with the guitar and it sounded great. The kids loved it and sang...”
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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
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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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Make Believe Professionals

4.83 (40)
131 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $185
Lisa N. said “The event was a two year old birthday party! There were approximately ten 2&3 year old boys and girls. And older children also 4-8 year olds. They weren’t interested AT ALL in the games he tried to...”
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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (35)
39 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 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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Santa Stephen

4.67 (3)
6 Verified bookings
  • Brookfield, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Chicago
  • 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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Heroes, Games and Fun

5.0 (9)
22 Verified bookings
  • Skokie, IL
  • Superhero Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Chicago
  • 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
  • 20 miles from Chicago
  • 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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Color Cocktail Factory

  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • $350 – $2,000 per event
Color Cocktail Factory offers hands-on, instructor-led arts & crafts experiences for parties, team building, and special events. We specialize in interactive...
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Michael Romani Balloon Twisting

5.0 (2)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for pricing
Daniel V. said “Michael did a phenomenal job twisting balloons for my event. All the kids loved how funny and charismatic he was the entire time. He was also very cordial and responsive with scheduling. I would...”
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Looking Glass Friends Entertainment

4.94 (42)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
  • $90 – $300 per hour
Ashley C. said “My daughter had Sofia the First come to her party and it was so much fun for everyone, even the boys! The princess was able to keep all the kids, even the boys and the babies engaged for the entire...”
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Josefien Stoppelenburg Event Paintings

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  • Evanston, IL
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for pricing
Event Painting Services Watch your special day transformed into a vibrant, original painting as the celebration unfolds! From weddings and milestone...
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Face Painting by Audra

  • Blue Island, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from Chicago
  • 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!”...
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Tarot with Jean

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  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Chicago
  • 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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Chicago Retro Entertainment

4.86 (119)
Top Performer
271 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • $125 – $800 per event
Noel M. said “He was fantastic did his job was funny and interactive with the crowd I would do it again ”
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Vaudezilla Entertainment | Red Hot Annie

5.0 (4)
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17 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Corporate Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $795
Vereniz N. said “Wow, did Redhot Annie do an amazing job! From the very beginning, she communicated with me throughout the entire process, really listened to what I wanted, and absolutely delivered. She was incredibly...”
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Grace

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings
  • Niles, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 13 miles from Chicago
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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...”
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Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
22 Verified bookings
  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Chicago
  • 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...”
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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Chicago, IL area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Lincoln Park, Cicero, Irving Park, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, Forest View, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Maywood, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Burbank, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Broadview, Norridge, Melrose Park, Evanston, Brookfield, and Skokie.