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292 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Chicago, IL

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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
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46 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
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Elmer E. said “We recently had the pleasure of hosting Sidney Friedman as entertainment for a small dinner group, and his performance was nothing short of unbelievable. Sidney captivated every guest from start to... ”
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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
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37 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for rates
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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Jon Wayes

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

5.0 (2)
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2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • $25-$55 per person
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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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (20)
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47 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • $125and up
Marcy B. said “The original individual that was booked for the event had canceled last minute, then Roxy picked up the job when it was posted, AND was on site within 1 hour. She was very responsive via phone and... ”
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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
  • 12 miles from Chicago
  • $150 minimum, $175-$100/hr for longer events
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 (80)
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199 Verified bookings
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Chicago
  • $80.00 to 150.00
Megan B. said “We had Bob-o for my son’s 2nd birthday. The kids 1-8 years old all loved him. He started with balloons then did a magic show. He was prompt and did a great job. We would have him again! ”
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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

5.0 (13)
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22 Verified bookings
  • Westmont, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Chicago
  • $275-$6000
Josh S. said “Our campers loved the game shows! IRL Interactive brought all of the fun for our big group. Our kids enjoyed each fast paced game and he kept their attention the entire time. They fought hard for... ”
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Jay Jay

4.94 (233)
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398 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for rates
Konrad B. said “I had a house party consisting of 40 people above the age of 20 and JayJay did a terrific job! ”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.87 (89)
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238 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Chicago
  • $125 per hour
Kendal D. said “Our guests loved getting their portraits done and it was such a unique experience compared to a Photo Booth. Appreciate Marlene was even able to extend her time with us! ”
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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • $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
  • Contact for rates
Jeff O. said “We hired him for our work appreciation party and everyone absolutely loved it!!! ”
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Braidapalooza Braids and Glitter Bar

1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • $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
  • $185 and up
Maggie B. said “We had Jedi Dave and Darth Vader come to my son’s 7th birthday party, and they were fantastic! Jedi Dave was especially great—he kept 12 very energetic boys entertained for the full hour. My son can... ”
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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • $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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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
23 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • $125 and up
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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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • $175 and up
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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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (34)
38 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for rates
Ann R. said “Jacob was fabulous - he had our small group simultaneously rolling with laughter and astounded by his abilities. Thank you, Jacob!! ”
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Psychic readings

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Riverside, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Chicago
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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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Santa Chicago

4.79 (83)
196 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Chicago
  • $40 (jan-oct) to $200 per hour plus travel.
Russ H. said “Gale was great to work with, engaged with the guests, and made sure every child felt special. ”
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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 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 Wayne

5.0 (34)
52 Verified bookings
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for rates
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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RothArt Productions Airbrush Studios

1 Verified booking
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Chicago
  • 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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Color Cocktail Factory

  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • $350-$2000
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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Looking Glass Friends Entertainment

4.94 (42)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
  • $90 for 30 minutes, $180-300 for an 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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Face Painting by Audra

  • Blue Island, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from Chicago
  • $125 and up
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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Astro Love Astrology and Tarot

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
7 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for rates
Amanda J. said “Carol did tarot card readings at our Pilates studio and everyone loved it. She created a welcoming, calm atmosphere and was extremely thoughtful in how she interpreted the cards. Her readings were... ”
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Soller Heads

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • $80-$125/hr. sliding scale per project
Carola L. said “He was punctual. Had a system in place which is appreciated. Guests left with an extra gift(drawings). We enjoyed it. ”
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Ernest Posey Caricatures

5.0 (23)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings
  • Flossmoor, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • $150.00 per hour.
Dana S. said “This was our 2nd time using Ernest (the 1st time was our wedding in 2022) so I knew he would be a great addition to my mom’s 65th birthday celebration. He was on time and draws extremely fast. We... ”
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Chicago Bubble Show

4.90 (32)
51 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for rates
Jettie A. said “Anastasia was So amazing. Keep all the kids entranced the entire show! Highly recommend 💖 ”
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Casino Nights

4.80 (10)
24 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for rates
Kelly F. said “This was an excellent addition to our event, everyone loved the dealers, and they were super professional and made it so fun. Employees were so happy that they also took the time to teach employees... ”
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Sunny Haelstorm

5.0 (5)
5 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Burlesque Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for rates
Glitz F. said “I hired Sunny for my 1920s themed corporate fundraiser. She is extremely professional, from start to finish. She had great communication during the booking process and her performances and... ”
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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.