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269 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Lake Forest, IL

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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
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15 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Caricatures by Marlene

4.87 (91)
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245 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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
  • 14 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Jon Wayes

4.82 (33)
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70 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Round Two Up-Cycled Craft Parties

5.0 (2)
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2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
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37 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
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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
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
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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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RothArt Productions Airbrush Studios

1 Verified booking
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Lake Forest
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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 Ray Semple

5.0 (5)
8 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $150
Denise K. said “Santa Ray was more than I was expecting. All of my kids were 5 and under. He was so kind and patient. I have never seen such a gorgeous Santa Suit. He truly looked like the real Santa. He was well... ”
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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings
  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing
Jenny Q. said “Clayton was great and busy creating airbrush tattoos all day! He was so creative, fun and polite. Would highly recommend for your event! ”
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Santa Chicago

4.79 (83)
199 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Paul Draws You

4.69 (15)
40 Verified bookings
  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $300
Jenni S. said “Paul and his colleague Bill were great! On time, pleasant and personable. The guests at our event had a wonderful time and Paul & Bill helped create the fun spirit of the evening. Highly recommended... ”
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The Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
7 Verified bookings
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing
Peggy S. said “VERY GOOD KIDS LOVED THEM VERY ENTERTAINING ”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (27)
22 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Henna by Ayesha

5.0 (9)
5 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Caricatures By McGee

4.92 (32)
62 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
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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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Make Believe Professionals

4.82 (39)
130 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (35)
39 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
24 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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The Gamemaster Show

5.0 (1)
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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)
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18 Verified bookings
  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Chicago Retro Entertainment

4.86 (118)
Top Performer
266 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Astro Love Astrology and Tarot

5.0 (5)
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7 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Psychic Readings By Vivian

2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing
Psychic Vivian is Chicago’s and destination for angel card messenger, Tarot Cards Readings, astrology & numerology, intuitive psychic readings, palm reading,...
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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Lake Forest, IL area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Lake Forest and Lake county area and travel to Lake Bluff, Great Lakes, Fort Sheridan, Highwood, North Chicago, Mettawa, Bannockburn, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Park City, Riverwoods, Waukegan, Indian Creek, Gurnee, Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, North Brook, Northbrook, Wheeling, Glencoe, Long Grove, Techny, Gages Lake, Hawthorn Woods, Beach Park, Northfield, and Forest Lake.