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269 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Lake Forest, IL

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Santa Ray Semple

5.0 (5)
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10 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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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
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17 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

4.88 (93)
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248 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
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Tracie T. said “Marlene made the experience wonderful. Every sketch was personalized fitting the personality/character of the person. She was on time, set up and drew the crowd into her corner. High praises for...”
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Jay Jay

4.95 (239)
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408 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Lake Forest
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Kashan said “Jayjay is funny & so engaging .Not only kids but Adults too enjoyed his show.”
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Santa Chicago

4.78 (83)
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203 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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The Real Santa

4.97 (30)
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53 Verified bookings
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Lake Forest
  • $75 – $300 per hour
Dr. S. B. said “The event went great. The children had a mini pancake bar, photos with Santa. Santa was very patient and he took pictures with the children and their families. Thank you so much for providing Santa...”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (29)
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24 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Lake Forest
  • $125 per 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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Caricatures By McGee

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

5.0 (48)
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47 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
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Julie said “We had the absolute pleasure of having Sidney Friedman serve as both the emcee and featured entertainment for our HBA Black Tie Gala, and he exceeded every expectation. From the moment he took the...”
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Jon Wayes

4.82 (33)
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71 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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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (21)
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52 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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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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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings
  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Lake Forest
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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)
22 Verified bookings
  • Skokie, IL
  • Superhero Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $175
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

4.68 (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)
9 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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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing
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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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $200 – $5,000 per event
Lisa K. said “Everyone enjoyed playing the casino night. ”
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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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Make Believe Professionals

4.83 (40)
131 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Starts at $185
Lisa N. said “The event was a two year old birthday party! There were approximately ten 2&3 year old boys and girls. And older children also 4-8 year olds. They weren’t interested AT ALL in the games he tried to...”
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Round Two Up-Cycled Craft Parties

5.0 (2)
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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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
38 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing
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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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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Tarot with Jean

New member
  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing
I have been reading tarot for over 30 years. I use an intuitive approach to reading the cards, and believe that Tarot is a tool to help you examine situations...
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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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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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Grace

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings
  • Niles, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing
Claire W. said “Thank you so much, Grace, for being part of our bridal shower! You added such a fun and special touch to the celebration, and our guests absolutely loved the readings. Everyone had such a great...”
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Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
22 Verified bookings
  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for pricing
Sanaa S. said “Dawn was so insightful and lovely with all our party guests! She provided such good energy and the whole party was buzzing with excitement, waiting for their turn to be read by Dawn. She went above...”
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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.