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276 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Darien, IL

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Michael the Santa

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
31 Verified bookings

  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from Darien
  • 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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Lolo’s Painting

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Palos Hills, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Darien
  • $150 per event

Joseph said “I had an amazing experience with Lolo’s Face Painting! She was incredibly professional, punctual, and so kind with all the children. She was patient, friendly, and made every child feel special....”
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Santa Claus Irwin

4.84 (25)
Top Performer
62 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Darien
  • Contact for pricing

Nayeli N. said “Best Santa ever!!! ”
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Bob-o

4.94 (84)
Top Performer
208 Verified bookings

  • Palos Heights, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Darien
  • Starts at $85

Ryan F. said “Fantastic experience, professional and friendly. Everything we could have asked for”
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Santa Wayne

5.0 (34)
Top Performer
54 Verified bookings

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from Darien
  • Contact for pricing

Lauren V. said “Santa Wayne was perfect for my daughter’s 7th birthday party. He showed up right on time with a big smile and made all the kids laugh through their silly questions. Definitely recommend Santa Wayne! ”
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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (21)
Top Performer
52 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • 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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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (48)
Top Performer
47 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • 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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Jon Wayes

4.82 (33)
Top Performer
71 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • $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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Caricatures By McGee

4.92 (32)
Top Performer
62 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • Contact for pricing

Lisa G. said “He did a great job with our residents and families”
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Santa Stephen

4.67 (3)
6 Verified bookings

  • Brookfield, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from Darien
  • 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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Santa Stops By - By Funtime Services

4.86 (14)
63 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Darien
  • $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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Incredible Bats

4.94 (17)
40 Verified bookings

  • New Lenox, IL
  • Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Darien
  • Starts at $350

Sarah B. said “Incredible Bats came and presented at our Senior Center yesterday and their presentation was phenomenal!! It was the perfect balance of information and hands-on experience. We learned so many...”
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Make Believe Professionals

4.83 (40)
131 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • Starts at $185

Ben G. said “On time, in character and good times. ”
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The Frozen Robins/Mingle with the Kringles

5.0 (39)
110 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • $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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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
38 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • Contact for pricing

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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Round Two Up-Cycled Craft Parties

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • $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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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • Starts at $175

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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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • 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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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
27 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • 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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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (35)
39 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • 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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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

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

Lisa K. said “Everyone enjoyed playing the casino night. ”
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Tarot with Jean

New member

  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from Darien
  • 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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  • Blue Island, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Darien
  • 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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  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • $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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  • Chicago, IL
  • Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • $90 – $300 per hour

Jessica R. said “Ariel visited my daughter's birthday celebration this weekend and she was s huge hit! I've also used Lookingglass for Elsa & Anna, in addition to Sleeping Beauty. I've been thrilled every time....”

Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
22 Verified bookings

  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Darien
  • 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...”

Chicago Retro Entertainment

4.86 (119)
Top Performer
271 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • $125 – $800 per event

Gabriel F. said “Amazing experience! We hired them for a 35-year retirement party at work and they absolutely smashed it. They came completely prepared with their own songs and incredibly kind words, and they were...”

Vaudezilla Entertainment | Red Hot Annie

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
17 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Corporate Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • 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...”

My Lakewood Santa

4.98 (56)
124 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Darien
  • $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!!”

Casino Nights

4.80 (10)
24 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • Contact for pricing

Eileen D. said “Many thanks to US Poker & Casino Parties for the exceptional service provided by your team at our recent company party. The casino night was a spectacular highlight of the event, and it's all thanks...”

Chicago Bubble Show

4.90 (32)
51 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • Contact for pricing

Nida H. said “She was amazing. I had her for my sons 1st birthday party and all the kids had lots of fun time!! ”

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Darien
  • $650 – $2,500 per event

Ethan M. said “Everything I asked of Fred was done the right way the first time through! You could tell from the video he put out for me that he had put deep thought into it. Really would recommend him!”

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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Darien, IL area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Darien and Dupage county area and travel to Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Woodridge, Hinsdale, Indian Head Park, Downers Grove, Countryside, Lemont, Western Springs, Willow Springs, Bolingbrook, Hodgkins, Lisle, Oak Brook, La Grange, Justice, Oakbrook Terrace, McCook, Hickory Hills, Brookfield, Bedford Park, La Grange Park, Westchester, Bridgeview, Palos Hills, Summit, Summit Argo, and Romeoville.