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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
  • Contact for pricing
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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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (21)
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51 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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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 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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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
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37 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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Jon Wayes

4.82 (33)
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70 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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28 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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Bob-o

4.94 (80)
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204 Verified bookings
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Chicago
  • Starts at $85
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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Jay Jay

4.95 (236)
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401 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for pricing
Austin H. said “Jay Jay clearly knows what he is doing! He worked an event this weekend at our local museum and not only was great with kids, but with parents and volunteers as well. He was communicative and... ”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.87 (91)
Top Performer
245 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Chicago
  • $125 per hour
Kelly B. said “Not only is Marlene an amazing artist but she is personable and funny! We hired her for a client appreciation party. Both adults and kids were in attendance and she really impressed everyone! ... ”
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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 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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Caricatures By McGee

4.92 (32)
62 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 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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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
24 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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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for pricing
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

4.82 (39)
130 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $185
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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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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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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Henna by Ayesha

5.0 (9)
5 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $25
A. H. said “Ayesha was just so sweet while she applied the Henna at Oak Parks Pride event. We chatted but she was still focused and her design was GORGEOUS!! And for such an intricate design I can't believe she... ”
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Santa Chicago

4.79 (83)
199 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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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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Santa Wayne

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

1 Verified booking
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Chicago
  • 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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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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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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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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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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Soller Heads

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
16 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $250
Erin N. said “Soller's super dedicated to his events and will even do a few before or follow up and finish some after an event. Real quality work - more than just your typical caricature artist. ”
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Chicago Retro Entertainment

4.86 (118)
Top Performer
266 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • $125 – $800 per event
Laurel D. said “We hired Martin as a Sinatra interpreter for my mother's 90th birthday. She has been a fan since teenage days. He dresses like Sinatra, sings Sinatra songs, but modifies them to suit your particular... ”
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Astro Love Astrology and Tarot

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
7 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • Starts at $350
Amy O. said “You must hire Carol for your event! She showed up ahead of time and was so professional! From the way she looked, to her set up, to her readings, everything was perfect! We were all shocked at how... ”
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Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
18 Verified bookings
  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for pricing
Summer R. said “Dawn was amazing for our company cocktail party! She gave such insightful readings, and people were lined up all night. I even asked her to extend by an hour, and she graciously accepted. If we have... ”
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Ernest Posey Caricatures

5.0 (23)
Top Performer
47 Verified bookings
  • Flossmoor, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • $150 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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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.