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275 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Glen Ellyn, IL

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Lazuli Party

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Warrenville, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Westmont, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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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Michael the Santa

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $150 minimum, $175-$100/hr for longer events

Laura S. said “Michael was absolutely incredible. He went above and beyond in every way, from his costume and overall presence to the kindness and warmth he brought to our event. He truly felt like the real Santa.... ”
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Santa Scott

5.0 (88)
Top Performer
177 Verified bookings

  • St Charles, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 13 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $200/hour and up - more the week before christmas

Dianna R. said “My granddaughters absolutely loved seeing Santa Scott!! My oldest granddaughter said that all of the Santas that she saw were all fake. She believes that the real Santa is magic and you can't see him.... ”
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Jay Jay

4.95 (225)
Top Performer
390 Verified bookings

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • Contact for rates

Nancy M. said “I booked Jay Jay for my daughters 1st birthday! The kids were all under 5 and we had so many adults that I was a little bit nervous but he was awesome! The kids had fun participating in the magic... ”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.86 (86)
Top Performer
234 Verified bookings

  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $125 per hour

Kiev D. said “Marlene was absolutely fabulous - great character and good attitude. Her drawings had so much life to them and beautiful addition of a pop of color. We were impressed with her work and so glad we... ”
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Bob-o

4.94 (74)
Top Performer
196 Verified bookings

  • Palos Heights, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $80.00 to 150.00

Melissa G. said “We hired him for our son's birthday party and he was very professional. He was great with the children and even made some balloon designs that were not on his board. He ended with a Magic show for... ”
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
44 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • Contact for rates

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 (13)
Top Performer
33 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • Contact for rates

Laurel W. said “I hired Ellen for a welcome reception we hosted as part of a week long conference. She was professional, on time and a fabulous caricaturist, and folks loved her work! Highly recommend booking Ellen... ”
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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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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Jon Wayes

4.83 (33)
Top Performer
68 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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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Santa Claus Irwin

4.85 (24)
49 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • Contact for rates

Jason C. said “Irwin did an amazing job of personalizing the experience for each of the kids! He faced some tough questions and was eloquent and graceful in his answers. Everyone, including adults, came away... ”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (23)
13 Verified bookings

  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $100.00 an hour

Jen H. said “Honestly, Pete was perfect! Our party was absolute chaos and he handled it with ease. I gave Pete a kind of outline of what I expected and he went above and beyond! It was a little obscure, so I was... ”
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Ortiz Entertainment

5.0 (3)
5 Verified bookings

  • Elgin, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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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Foam Party All Stars

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Montgomery, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • Contact for rates

Kelly A. said “Best party ever!!! Enjoyed by both adults and kids. People were stopping to take pictures of all the fun we were having! If you’re looking for a unique party that guarantees smiles-BOOK TODAY! ”
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Heroes, Games and Fun

5.0 (9)
20 Verified bookings

  • Skokie, IL
  • Superhero Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $175 and up

Callie S. said “Terry did a great job at our first Free Comic Book Day event! The kids absolutely loved him and he was super interactive and engaged. He was willing to do two characters for us. ”
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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings

  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • 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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Caricatures By McGee

4.90 (31)
58 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • Contact for rates

Jeff O. said “We hired him for our work appreciation party and everyone absolutely loved it!!! ”
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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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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World Of Astrology

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • Contact for rates

Linda A. said “Patricia did a great job. ”
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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (34)
37 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • 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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Make Believe Professionals

4.80 (37)
129 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $185 and up

Lillie B. said “The Bunny was FANTASTIC. He was professional, on time, fun, and patient. He was a big hit with the kiddos. Make Believe Professional is A1 in our book. We will hire them again. ”
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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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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Henna by Ayesha

5.0 (8)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $25 and up

Mahek M. said “My family and I had a great experience with Ayesha! She did a phenomenal job and is also super quick! We love our henna and can’t wait to work with her again in the future! ”
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  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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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  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 13 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • 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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  • Chicago, IL
  • Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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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  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $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... ”

Chicago Retro Entertainment

4.87 (111)
Top Performer
256 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $125-$800

Michael said “What a great experience! Martin showed up in force, and brought joy not only to the birthday boy, but the entire office. No one will ever forget the pink gorilla in a tutu! Fabulous! ”

On-Demand Typewriter Poetry

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Interactive Performer / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $250 & up

Imma H. said “Was the perfect touch for our book themed baby shower and really enjoyed by all the guests! ”

Red Hot Annie

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
15 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Cabaret Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Glen Ellyn
  • $650 and up

Bill B. said “We were a little apprehensive at first, but quickly realized that every aspect of the event — dancing, music, costumes, and beautiful performers — was even better than promised by Annie. We can’... ”

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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Glen Ellyn, IL area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Glen Ellyn and Dupage county area and travel to Wheaton, Glendale Heights, Lombard, Villa Park, Carol Stream, Winfield, Lisle, Addison, Downers Grove, Bloomingdale, Oakbrook Terrace, Oak Brook, Elmhurst, Warrenville, Medinah, West Chicago, Westmont, Itasca, Roselle, Wood Dale, Clarendon Hills, Bensenville, Hillside, Berkeley, Hinsdale, Woodridge, Northlake, Hanover Park, Bellwood, and Stone Park.