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269 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Lake Forest, IL

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Caricatures by Marlene

4.86 (86)
Top Performer
234 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Jay Jay

4.95 (225)
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390 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (16)
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34 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $125and up
Carmen C. said “Roxy arrived with such great energy, she arrived on time, arrived and got straight to work, was very professional and vibed genuine the entire time! All of my guests loved her, her henna designs... ”
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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (13)
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33 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Jon Wayes

4.83 (33)
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68 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
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1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
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44 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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Michael the Santa

5.0 (5)
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21 Verified bookings
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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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)
7 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from Lake Forest
  • $150.00 and up
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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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
13 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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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings
  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
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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Heroes, Games and Fun

5.0 (9)
20 Verified bookings
  • Skokie, IL
  • Superhero Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Paul Draws You

4.65 (14)
39 Verified bookings
  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Lake Forest
  • $300 and up
Alyse W. said “He was amazing! Showed up early and was very personable with all of our guests. Such an amazing personality and person! ”
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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 rates
Peggy S. said “VERY GOOD KIDS LOVED THEM VERY ENTERTAINING ”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (23)
13 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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
  • 27 miles from Lake Forest
  • $200-$275 for 2hrs
Tatianna B. said “Thank you so much Linda for making my son's first birthday such a blast! The kids are STILL talking about the face paint ❤️ you did an amazing job ”
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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Henna by Ayesha

5.0 (8)
3 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Make Believe Professionals

4.80 (37)
129 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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World Of Astrology

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Linda A. said “Patricia did a great job. ”
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Braidapalooza Braids and Glitter Bar

1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (34)
37 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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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
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

4.97 (30)
58 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates
Jeff O. said “We hired him for our work appreciation party and everyone absolutely loved it!!! ”
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The Gamemaster Show

5.0 (1)
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Game Show Gurus

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Looking Glass Friends Entertainment

4.94 (42)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Round Two Up-Cycled Craft Parties

5.0 (1)
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  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Chicago Retro Entertainment

4.87 (111)
Top Performer
255 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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! ”
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Red Hot Annie

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
15 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Cabaret Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $650 and up
Marc A. said “We hired Red Hot Annie and two other dancers for a bachelor party for our friend last month. Everything was outstanding and professional and fun. On fairly short notice, I asked for a special song... ”
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On-Demand Typewriter Poetry

5.0 (3)
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1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Interactive Performer / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $250 & up
Anna A. said “We are so grateful to have met Kro. Kro and their poetry played several important roles in our wedding. Not only were they present to engage our guests and provide them with a unique, private moment... ”
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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Lake Forest, IL area

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