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239 Unique and Specialty Acts serving McHenry, IL

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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
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15 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from McHenry
  • $125 – $200 per hour
Kayla S. said “We could not have asked for a better Santa for our Claus for a Cause event! He was absolutely AMAZING - so warm, friendly, and engaging with every child and family. His communication leading up to the... ”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.87 (91)
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245 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from McHenry
  • $125 per hour
Janet S. said “Everyone at the wedding enjoyed hr pictures! She did a great job ”
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Jay Jay

4.95 (236)
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401 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for pricing
Konrad B. said “I had a house party consisting of 40 people above the age of 20 and JayJay did a terrific job! ”
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Santa Scott

5.0 (90)
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189 Verified bookings
  • St Charles, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for pricing
Olivia N. said “Scott is a true professional. He added so much to our event. ”
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Lazuli Party

5.0 (3)
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16 Verified bookings
  • Warrenville, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $180
Lauren L. said “Lazuli party was amazing! She came right on time and always responded to my messages leading up to the party. The face paint looked SO good and the kids loved her! ”
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The Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
7 Verified bookings
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for pricing
Stacie M. said “We booked Santa and he was easily the best one we've ever had at this event. This event has been happening annually for about 5 years and I've heard nothing but fantastic reviews from everyone who... ”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (27)
22 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from McHenry
  • $125 per hour
Leo F. said “We had a block party with nearly 100 kids. Pete worked fast and all the kids were able to receive what they wanted in the 90 minutes he was there for. Many came back for seconds. At the end, extra... ”
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RothArt Productions Airbrush Studios

1 Verified booking
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from McHenry
  • 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
  • 27 miles from McHenry
  • 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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Paul Draws You

4.69 (15)
40 Verified bookings
  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $300
Luis B. said “From the get-go, Paul was an absolute standout in our recent corporate event planning. His flexibility and communicative approach set a high bar from the initial stages. He didn't just meet our... ”
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Santa Chicago

4.79 (83)
199 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $40 per hour
Amanda G. said “He was awesome! We received many compliments on him. He was great with the kids. I would definitely recommend. I am hoping to book again for next year! Thank you! ”
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Giggalin Gil Entertainment

5.0 (8)
15 Verified bookings
  • Racine, WI
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 37 miles from McHenry
  • $100 – $200 per hour
Julie S. said “Giggalin Gil did an amazing job in our first birthday party for our daughter. All the kids loved his balloons show. Highly recommended. ”
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The Gamemaster Show

5.0 (1)
  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from McHenry
  • $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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Game Show Gurus

  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from McHenry
  • 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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Josefien Stoppelenburg Event Paintings

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  • Evanston, IL
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from McHenry
  • 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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Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (13)
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18 Verified bookings
  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 37 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for pricing
Julie O. said “From start to finish Dawn is truly an amazing human and her services were spectacular! Great communication And we were all so happy that she was there for a big surprise birthday party! She was a... ”
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Santa Jim LLC

New member
  • Burlington, WI
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $150
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,...
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Grace

5.0 (2)
New member
  • Niles, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from McHenry
  • 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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Jon Pessin, Licensed Goof-Off

5.0 (13)
5 Verified bookings
  • Libertyville, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $125
Kristin C. said “Jon came to our photography studio as Santa and was absolutely amazing! His personality and character was perfect and he truly made our event magical! He knew exactly how to interact with the kiddos... ”
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Face Painting by Kema

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
38 Verified bookings
  • McHenry, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • $100 – $140 per hour
Tracy S. said “We love Kema and will continue to use her for our events! ”
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Santa Ted B

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
30 Verified bookings
  • Gurnee, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from McHenry
  • $150 per hour
Susan K. said “We liked Santa Ted so much last year, we hired him again this year. He’s really good with kids and great interacting with everyone! We won’t be in town for the holidays on 2026 but if we were I’d book... ”
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Jamey McDunn

4.0 (3)
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7 Verified bookings
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Wedding Officiant / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from McHenry
  • $150 – $300 per event
Katelyn D. said “Jamey was great! on time, well spoken, everyone loved that they could hear him all the way in the back. Truly great at his job! ”
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Santa David-Kenosha

5.0 (5)
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8 Verified bookings
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from McHenry
  • $100 – $250 per event
Ruth E. said “David Slama was hired by a friend of ours for a day-long Christmas event, and he was absolutely wonderful. He made every interaction feel special and stayed in character the entire day. He was kind,... ”
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Fun Balloon Twisting Entertainment

4.98 (106)
Top Performer
234 Verified bookings
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $160
Ed H. said “Arrived on time, engaging, and very talented. Would recommend. ”
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The Physics Dimension

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Science Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $366
Sam Z. said “Beaker Ben put on a show that was both fun to watch and educational. He did great with keeping the children engaged and used many of them as volunteers. ”
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Face Painting by Susanne

4.98 (50)
Top Performer
111 Verified bookings
  • Wheaton, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $125 per hour
Alberto C. said “This was a part of our BYKTWD and the artist knocked it out of the park with her talent. Both kids and adults were very impressed with the work ”
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Princess Lovie and Co.

5.0 (2)
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2 Verified bookings
  • Lombard, IL
  • Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $150
Hayley G. said “We booked Elsa for our daughter's 5th birthday party. She was fantastic - the costume, make up, voice and demeanor were perfect and exceeded our expectations. She was prompt and very communicative. We... ”
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The Natural Naturalist

4.77 (7)
Top Performer
15 Verified bookings
  • Lombard, IL
  • Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from McHenry
  • $300 per event
Agnes L. said “Kim and her animals were the perfect addition to our celebration. She was organized, informative, entertaining, and patient with all the big and little kids. We will definitely be booking her again. ”
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Ed Steckley, Caricatures

5.0 (2)
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6 Verified bookings
  • Caledonia, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 37 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $300
Katherine D. said “From booking with Ed to his arrival at our event, all went smooth and great! He offered good pricing, great work, and an awesome personality! He was quick to responsive each time I reached out to him.... ”
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Andy Head: Wonderful Wacky Juggler

5.0 (30)
Top Performer
52 Verified bookings
  • Aurora, IL
  • Juggler / Unique and Specialty
  • 40 miles from McHenry
  • $300 – $1,000 per event
Lisa H. said “I was looking for a 30-minute act that could entertain 200 10-year-olds on a Friday night...a tough task to fill, and Andy was PERFECT. The kids were engaged for every second of his show, and are... ”
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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
23 Verified bookings
  • Westmont, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 40 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for pricing
Jennifer R. said “I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend IRL Interactive Event/Jason for your event. He is multi-talented, great to work with, punctual and flexible. Our middle school dance had close to 500 kids and Jason... ”
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The Real Santa

4.97 (30)
48 Verified bookings
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from McHenry
  • $75 – $300 per hour
Pat R. said “Santa was a very nice man. He read "The Night Before Christmas" book and led the group in singing "Jingle Bells". He then handed out the stockings we had for all of our kids. He was very... ”
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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the McHenry, IL area

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