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277 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Des Plaines, IL

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Jay Jay

4.94 (233)
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398 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates
Jessica H. said “Jay Jay performed for our school's summer party and it was a hit! Children ages 2-10 (and their parents) were all so tuned in to Jay Jay's show and everyone really enjoyed it. Afterwards, every... ”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.87 (89)
Top Performer
238 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from Des Plaines
  • $125 per hour
Eric C. said “Marlene was wonderful and brought a touch of whimsy to every portrait. We loved working with her - extremely professional. Highly recommended! ”
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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
  • 14 miles from Des Plaines
  • $150 minimum, $175-$100/hr for longer events
Michele C. said “Santa Mike did a wonderful job entertaining a crowd of “big kids” (age 65 and over) at an 87th birthday party. Mike suggested reviewing a “naughty and nice” list of the honorees life. He developed... ”
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
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46 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
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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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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
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37 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
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Stuart J. C. said “Ellen was great, she came for our Corporate event that had Adults and Children, she was great with the kid, she came on time and the pictures were a great hit ”
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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
47 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $125and up
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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Jon Wayes

4.83 (33)
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69 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $650-$12,000
Matthew M. said “Jon was engaging, charming, and super talented! His approach to close-up magic and mentalist abilities are second to none! We hosted him at a reception with over 200 attendees. He worked the room,... ”
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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
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $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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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
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14 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $125-200 per hour.
Alyssa B. said “Wonderful Santa. Our kids adored him- he was so engaging. Highly recommend. ”
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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

5.0 (13)
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22 Verified bookings
  • Westmont, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $275-$6000
Adrianne H. said “We hired the company to DJ and do Game Show for my son's High School Graduation Party, which was a game night theme. He was amazing. The give aways was amazing. We had all ages and all ages had a... ”
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Lazuli Party

5.0 (2)
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16 Verified bookings
  • Warrenville, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Des Plaines
  • $180 and up
Nesreen H. said “We had Lazuli come to our daughter’s 8th birthday. She came early, found a great shaded spot to set up. Had all her equipment and completely professional and self sufficient. The girls went running... ”
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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings
  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates
Erica L. said “Laine Too was awesome and made my event so special! You will not regret hiring them for your event! Everyone was obsessed with their glitter tattoos ”
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Santa Chicago

4.79 (83)
196 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Des Plaines
  • $40 (jan-oct) to $200 per hour plus travel.
Mary B. said “Great experience all around! He even brought small gifts for all the kids which was an unexpected surprise. Will definitely book again! ”
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RothArt Productions Airbrush Studios

1 Verified booking
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Des Plaines
  • 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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Psychic readings

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Riverside, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Des Plaines
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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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Make Believe Professionals

4.82 (39)
130 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $185 and up
Ben G. said “On time, in character and good times. ”
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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $175 and up
Larry G. said “It was my brother’s birthday and his performance was great in the middle of the airport with the focus directly solely on entertaining my brother. We laughed and sang the whole time. Everyone enjoyed... ”
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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
23 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $125 and up
Allison K. said “We were very pleased with Santa Matt's visit. He was very believable and the boys really enjoyed him. Everyone was full of smiles and it was fun to hold onto the magic of Christmas a little longer. ”
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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $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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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $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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Braidapalooza Braids and Glitter Bar

1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $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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Caricatures By McGee

4.90 (31)
60 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates
Lisa G. said “He did a great job with our residents and families ”
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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (34)
38 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates
Carren S. said “I hired Jacob for a bridal shower just to liven things up and it certainly did! It's been a week and many of the guests are still buzzing about their readings. He was positive and upbeat plus he... ”
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Santa Ray Semple

5.0 (5)
7 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $150.00 and up
Marie said “I cannot express the gratitude I have for Ray and his visit for my grandson on Christmas Eve. He was precious. My grandson was out of his mind excited and Ray did such a great job sharing little... ”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (26)
18 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Des Plaines
  • $125.00 an hour
Leo F. said “We had a block party with nearly 100 kids. Pete worked fast and all the kids were able to receive what they wanted in the 90 minutes he was there for. Many came back for seconds. At the end, extra... ”
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Ortiz Entertainment

5.0 (3)
5 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Des Plaines
  • $200-$275 for 2hrs
Barb D. said “Linda was absolutely amazing. She was the most popular feature of our family event and made so many kids happy! I will definitely use her again for future events. I would rate her 10 stars! ”
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Game Show Gurus

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Des Plaines
  • 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 Des Plaines
  • $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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Color Cocktail Factory

  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $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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Soller Heads

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • $80-$125/hr. sliding scale per project
Sheila E. said “Rob was outstanding in every respect. He showed up early to set up, even gave me a hand with a couple things before my event. People loved his work and had a great time engaging with Him. Overall... ”
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Astro Love Astrology and Tarot

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
7 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Des Plaines
  • Contact for rates
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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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Des Plaines, IL area

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