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240 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Lake In The Hills, IL

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The Real Santa

4.97 (30)
Top Performer
53 Verified bookings

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 4 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $75 – $300 per hour

Rhonda J. said “Santa was a big success! He knew right from hire that Santa would be visited by more seniors and familes than children and that it was a Senior Facility family event with musical entertainment and DJ...”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
24 Verified bookings

  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $125 per hour

Jessica W. said “On-time and so great with the kids! Such cool and creative balloons, definitely a hit. Great price, great quality. 100% recommended!”
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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
17 Verified bookings

  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $125 – $200 per hour

Alyssa B. said “Wonderful Santa. Our kids adored him- he was so engaging. Highly recommend. ”
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Santa Scott

5.0 (90)
Top Performer
203 Verified bookings

  • St Charles, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

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 (239)
Top Performer
408 Verified bookings

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • 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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Caricatures by Marlene

4.88 (93)
Top Performer
248 Verified bookings

  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

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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Santa Claus Irwin

4.84 (25)
Top Performer
62 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Lisa S. said “We had a large party and every adult and child were very happy with Santa Irwin! He did an excellent job and was very personable! We would totally satisfied. He was a great Santa!! ”
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Santa Chicago

4.78 (83)
Top Performer
203 Verified bookings

  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $40 per hour

Mary B. said “Great experience all around! He even brought small gifts for all the kids which was an unexpected surprise. Will definitely book again! ”
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Michael the Santa

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
31 Verified bookings

  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $150

Michele C. said “Santa Mike did a wonderful job entertaining a crowd of “big kids” (age 65 and over) at an 87th birthday party. Mike suggested reviewing a “naughty and nice” list of the honorees life. He developed...”
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The Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
9 Verified bookings

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 4 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Peggy S. said “VERY GOOD KIDS LOVED THEM VERY ENTERTAINING”
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  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • 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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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings

  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • 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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Santa Stops By - By Funtime Services

4.86 (14)
63 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $75 – $2,000 per event

Kelly W. said “Santa Fred was fabulous. He was authentic, brought cheer and jokes, and was excellent with the kids. Furthermore, I filled out the survey in advance with a few specifics related to some of the...”
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Heroes, Games and Fun

5.0 (9)
22 Verified bookings

  • Skokie, IL
  • Superhero Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $175

Shane M. said “Sonic was incredibly professional, accommodating, and great with the kids. He showed up on time and stayed a little late to take pictures along with our family/the birthday boy. Wish I was able to...”
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Paul Draws You

4.68 (15)
40 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 38 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $300

Laurel W. said “I hired Paul for a welcome reception we hosted as part of a week long conference. He was professional, on time and a fabulous caricaturist, and folks loved his work! Highly recommend booking Paul...”
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  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 13 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • 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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  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $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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Tarot with Jean

New member

  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • 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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  • Evanston, IL
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Event Painting Services Watch your special day transformed into a vibrant, original painting as the celebration unfolds! From weddings and milestone...

Grace

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Niles, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Andrea S. said “Grace was the highlight of our Halloween party! I hired her to read tarot at my at-home girls' night with about 40 guests, and she was the biggest draw of the evening. Guests kept lining up, and...”

Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
22 Verified bookings

  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 30 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Cresa L. A. R. said “Everyone loved their reading. Thank you for being such a wonderful tarot-reading guest and for adding to our festive Halloween party.”

Tim The Mime

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking

  • St Charles, IL
  • Mime / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $300

Sean L. said “Tim is one character you must have for any event. From his little walk around quirkiness to even preforming his signature act on the stage; this is one headliner THAT YOU MUST HAVE!!!!”

My Lakewood Santa

4.98 (56)
124 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $120 – $200 per event

Lindsey C. said “So kind and generous with his time! The kids had an amazing time with Santa and we are booking him again this year! ”

Santa Jim LLC

1 Verified booking

  • Burlington, WI
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $150 per hour

Meet Santa Jim For me, being Santa is about much more than putting on a red suit. Every child who meets Santa Jim deserves to be seen, heard, respected,...

Jon Pessin, Licensed Goof-Off

5.0 (13)
5 Verified bookings

  • Libertyville, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $125

Lauren C. said “Jon was fabulous! Our 6 year old daughter had a pirate themed birthday party. Jon held all 30 kids attention while playing games and doing balloon art. It was a very memorable party and Jon made it...”

Heather - Intuitive Reader & Healer

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
12 Verified bookings

  • Algonquin, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 2 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Mindy A. said “Heather was very professional, on time and was enjoyed by all. She provided great insight for individual readings.”

Santa Boo

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
30 Verified bookings

  • Elgin, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $150

Jackie O. said “They believed every minute they spent with Santa Boo! He was well prepared and made the entire experience personal. He had asked in advance for some information about each of the kids and asked them...”

Face Painting by Kema

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
38 Verified bookings

  • McHenry, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 11 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $100 – $140 per hour

Johanna M. said “What a great experience! We were so blessed to have her come out for our block party event with Chick-fil-A! She made each kid feel so special, and we received amazing feedback from all the...”

Imaginative Haus

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings

  • St Charles, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Jasmin G. said “I hired her for my birthday party, and she was absolutely incredible! My guests could not stop raving about their experiences. Her angel card and aura readings were so spot-on and eerily accurate that...”

Fun Balloon Twisting Entertainment

4.98 (108)
Top Performer
238 Verified bookings

  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $160

Megan F. said “Gregg was wonderful! Showed up on time, began making balloons immediately, and made creations the whole time. He made some great creations that the kids loved! Thank you for a great party!”

Face Painting by Susanne

4.98 (50)
Top Performer
112 Verified bookings

  • Wheaton, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $125 per hour

Hillary D. said “Susanne has incredible talent and she works so fast! Everyone was so impressed with the art she created on the kids at event. We are already planning on hiring her for another event coming up later...”

The Physics Dimension

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Science Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $366

B. S. said “Great engaged the kids, got participation. Very flexible with our delayed start.”

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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Lake In The Hills, IL area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Lake In The Hills and Mchenry county area and travel to Algonquin, Lakewood, Trout Valley, Dundee, Crystal Lake, Cary, Huntley, Carpentersville, Gilberts, Fox River Grove, Sleepy Hollow, West Dundee, Oakwood Hills, East Dundee, Barrington Hills, Prairie Grove, Lake Barrington, Pingree Grove, Island Lake, Bull Valley, North Barrington, Barrington, Elgin, McHenry, Woodstock, South Barrington, Wauconda, Union, Hampshire, and Plato Center.