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270 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Highland Park, IL

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Caricatures by Marlene

4.87 (91)
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245 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from Highland Park
  • $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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Jay Jay

4.95 (236)
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401 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
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15 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from Highland Park
  • $125 – $200 per hour
Alyssa C. said “Santa did a great job at our event which was outdoors where customers could stop by and take a photo with him. He was engaging and warm with all who came to say hello. Will definitely book again for... ”
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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
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • $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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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (21)
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51 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Jon Wayes

4.82 (33)
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70 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • $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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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
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37 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
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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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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
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46 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
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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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Michael the Santa

5.0 (7)
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28 Verified bookings
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings
  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 4 miles from Highland Park
  • Contact for pricing
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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RothArt Productions Airbrush Studios

1 Verified booking
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Santa Chicago

4.79 (83)
199 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Caricatures By McGee

4.92 (32)
62 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Make Believe Professionals

4.82 (39)
130 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • $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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Henna by Ayesha

5.0 (9)
5 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
24 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (35)
39 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
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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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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (27)
22 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Highland Park
  • $125 per hour
Daniel A. said “He did an amazing job at our event. Was very friendly and easy to work with. Definitely recommend, would book again for future events! ”
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The Gamemaster Show

5.0 (1)
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Highland Park
  • $395 – $1,995 per event
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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Josefien Stoppelenburg Event Paintings

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  • Evanston, IL
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Game Show Gurus

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Highland Park
  • Contact for pricing
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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Looking Glass Friends Entertainment

4.94 (42)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • $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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Color Cocktail Factory

  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • $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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Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
18 Verified bookings
  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Astro Love Astrology and Tarot

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
7 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • 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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Chicago Retro Entertainment

4.86 (118)
Top Performer
266 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • $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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Chicago Bubble Show

4.90 (32)
51 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • Contact for pricing
Jettie A. said “Anastasia was So amazing. Keep all the kids entranced the entire show! Highly recommend 💖 ”
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Red Hot Annie

5.0 (3)
16 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Corporate Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Highland Park
  • Starts at $795
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 Highland Park, IL area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Highland Park and Lake county area and travel to Highwood, Fort Sheridan, Deerfield, Bannockburn, Glencoe, North Brook, Northbrook, Techny, Riverwoods, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, Northfield, Winnetka, Glenview Nas, Lake Bluff, Wheeling, Glenview, Mettawa, Kenilworth, Buffalo Grove, Golf, Wilmette, Prospect Heights, Great Lakes, Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, Morton Grove, Long Grove, North Chicago, and Libertyville.