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251 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Elgin, IL

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Santa Scott

5.0 (88)
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177 Verified bookings
  • St Charles, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from Elgin
  • $200/hour and up - more the week before christmas
Joyce T. said “Santa Scott was entertaining and has the appearance of a Real Santa Claus. My family really enjoyed Santa Scott. My 3 year old elated granddaughter said Santa Scott was "Amazing"! We will definitely... ”
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Jay Jay

4.95 (225)
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390 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates
Lora said “Jay Jay was a delight to work with. Super responsive and organized. We knew we were in good hands from the beginning of our interactions through the end. He arrived on time, captured the audience... ”
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Lazuli Party

5.0 (1)
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13 Verified bookings
  • Warrenville, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Elgin
  • $180 and up
Laura C. said “Lazuli Party was so fun and professional! We had a group of 6 year olds at our house and she took her time with each of them to make them feel special while face painting. She even stayed a bit past... ”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.86 (86)
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233 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Elgin
  • $125 per hour
Sartaj C. said “Marlene was a nice addition to our event. She’s funny and personable, and a good number of guests took advantage of the service. If you’re looking for some high value, low-key interactive... ”
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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

5.0 (10)
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21 Verified bookings
  • Westmont, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Elgin
  • $275-$6000
Eileen G. O. said “I hired IRL for a Family Feud Night and they did not disappoint. All our folks enjoyed the evening and especially the talented MC! Thank you. ”
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Michael the Santa

5.0 (5)
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21 Verified bookings
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Elgin
  • $150 minimum, $175-$100/hr for longer events
Rachel said “He was amazing very friendly and he played the part very good! ”
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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (16)
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34 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • $125and up
Alyssa C. said “I would recommend Roxy and Mira to anyone looking for a face painter and will call them first the next time I need these kinds of services. First of all, Mira got the basics right. She was on time,... ”
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Jon Wayes

4.82 (32)
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68 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • $650-$12,000
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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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
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44 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates
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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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (23)
13 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • $100.00 an hour
Katerina said “Pete was a stellar vendor from the minute he walked through the door. He is direct and clear in his communication. He is thoughtful in asking for themes and pre-making balloons. Most importantly he is... ”
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Ortiz Entertainment

5.0 (3)
5 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • $200-$275 for 2hrs
Katie S. said “Ortiz Entertainment was an incredible addition to my annual pumpkin party. She kindly and easily handled the requests of almost 30 kids. Highly recommend and will be having her again in the future! ”
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The Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
7 Verified bookings
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates
Peggy S. said “VERY GOOD KIDS LOVED THEM VERY ENTERTAINING ”
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Santa Claus Irwin

4.85 (24)
49 Verified bookings
  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates
Nayeli N. said “Best Santa ever!!! ”
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Santa Stops By - By Funtime Services

4.87 (14)
61 Verified bookings
  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Elgin
  • $75 - $2,000
Kelly W. said “Santa Fred was fabulous. He was authentic, brought cheer and jokes, and was excellent with the kids. Furthermore, I filled out the survey in advance with a few specifics related to some of the... ”
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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
13 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Elgin
  • $125-200 per hour.
Alyssa B. said “Wonderful Santa. Our kids adored him- he was so engaging. Highly recommend. ”
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Santa Ray Semple

5.0 (5)
7 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Elgin
  • $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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Foam Party All Stars

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings
  • Montgomery, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates
Lauren G. said “From start to finish everything was fantastic! I’m not sure I’ve seen my kid have more fun!!! Adults loved it too!! ”
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RothArt Productions Airbrush Studios

1 Verified booking
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Elgin
  • 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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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings
  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Elgin
  • 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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Heroes, Games and Fun

5.0 (9)
20 Verified bookings
  • Skokie, IL
  • Superhero Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Elgin
  • $175 and up
Shane M. said “Sonic was incredibly professional, accommodating, and great with the kids. He showed up on time and stayed a little late to take pictures along with our family/the birthday boy. Wish I was able to... ”
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Caricatures By McGee

4.97 (30)
58 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • 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)
37 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • 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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World Of Astrology

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates
Linda A. said “Patricia did a great job. ”
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Henna by Ayesha

5.0 (7)
3 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • $25 and up
Margarita G. said “We had Ayesha at our corporate event and she did a great job. She was on time, very professional, and handled a big group really well. The designs looked clean and she worked fast so there wasn’t a... ”
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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • $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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Game Show Gurus

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from Elgin
  • 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
  • 22 miles from Elgin
  • $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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On-Demand Typewriter Poetry

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Interactive Performer / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • $250 & up
Diann K. said ““Kro” is an eccentric, eclectic & electric poet whose style & knack for writing “on demand” poetry is like no other. Her whimsical approach to typing a personal poem for you within minutes is... ”
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Santa Paul

5.0 (22)
61 Verified bookings
  • Palatine, IL
  • Easter Bunny / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates
Heidi C. said “He is the best and keeps everyone entertained. My grandkids had so much fun singing and dancing. I will hire again! ”
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Joshypoo

5.0 (23)
47 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates
Betsy Z. said “we didn’t have a whole lot of kids, but the kids we did have kept him busy! The things he made were more complex and way cooler than I expected- especially the dragon! He was super nice and even made... ”
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Chicago Bubble Show

4.90 (31)
51 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • Contact for rates
Nida H. said “She was amazing. I had her for my sons 1st birthday party and all the kids had lots of fun time!! ”
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Astro Love Astrology and Tarot

5.0 (4)
5 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 35 miles from Elgin
  • $350 and up/ plus travel
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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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Elgin, IL area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Elgin and Kane county area and travel to South Elgin, Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee, East Dundee, Streamwood, Bartlett, Carpentersville, Wayne, Dundee, Gilberts, Pingree Grove, Apex, Hanover Park, South Barrington, Plato Center, Hoffman Estates, Barrington Hills, St Charles, Campton Hills, Algonquin, Wasco, Geneva, Schaumburg, Lake In The Hills, Roselle, Barrington, Inverness, West Chicago, Trout Valley, and Carol Stream.