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244 Unique and Specialty Acts serving McHenry, IL

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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
  • 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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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
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17 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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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (29)
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24 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from McHenry
  • $125 per hour
Randy I. said “Children had a great time!”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.88 (93)
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248 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from McHenry
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Kimberly L. said “Marlene was so much fun! She is very talented and created caricaturist portraits for almost our entire birthday party. We would definitely rehire for another party. ”
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Jay Jay

4.95 (239)
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408 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from McHenry
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Erica K. said “Jay Jay came out for our 6 year olds birthday party and everyone loved the magic show!”
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Santa Scott

5.0 (90)
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203 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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Santa Chicago

4.78 (83)
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203 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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The Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
9 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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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

4.68 (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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Heroes, Games and Fun

5.0 (9)
22 Verified bookings
  • Skokie, IL
  • Superhero Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $175
Angie K. said “Spider-Man was the absolute best part of my son’s 4th birthday! He and all his friends cannot stop talking about meeting and getting to hang out with Spider-Man, and all the parents appreciated seeing...”
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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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Tarot with Jean

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  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from McHenry
  • 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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Josefien Stoppelenburg Event Paintings

New member
  • 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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Grace

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings
  • Niles, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 32 miles from McHenry
  • 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...”
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Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (16)
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22 Verified bookings
  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 37 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for pricing
Madeline G. said “I hired Dawn for my coven themed birthday party with 30 women and she was fantastic! She had a line of women waiting to get their tarot cards read all night. Dawn was warm, friendly and very...”
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Santa Jim LLC

1 Verified booking
  • Burlington, WI
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from McHenry
  • 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,...
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Tim The Mime

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking
  • St Charles, IL
  • Mime / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $300
Serafina M. said “Tim The Mime was the life of the party, just ask anybody that was there. I don’t know much about mimes to be frank, but I DO know that Tim was energetic, interactive, hilarious, and talented! We...”
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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)
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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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Heather - Intuitive Reader & Healer

5.0 (8)
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12 Verified bookings
  • Algonquin, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 12 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for pricing
Brad M. said “Heather just worked our Halloween party and she was amazing. Everybody loved the idea of having a reader and they all really enjoyed their readings. Highly recommend”
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Santa Ted B

5.0 (17)
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32 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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North Shore Santa

5.0 (1)
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3 Verified bookings
  • Waukegan, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from McHenry
  • $100 – $1,200 per event
Rachel M. said “North Shore Santa was very prompt and professional. He was great with kids and adults and made the event very fun. A couple of the kids wanted to keep going back to talk and take pictures with...”
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Fun Balloon Twisting Entertainment

4.98 (108)
Top Performer
238 Verified bookings
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from McHenry
  • Starts at $160
Dave P. said “Great balloons and made time for every kid even tho our event went longer than anticipated. ”
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The Physics Dimension

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
8 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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Imaginative Haus

5.0 (2)
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3 Verified bookings
  • St Charles, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for pricing
Jackie G. said “I cannot say enough amazing things about having Imaginative Haus at my Halloween party! She took an already fun night and elevated it beyond belief. From start to finish, including all the...”
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Psychic Ashley

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for pricing
Gina M. said “She was incredibly accurate and had such a calm, welcoming energy. She took her time to explain everything and made me feel comfortable throughout the session. She comes across as very kind and...”
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Face Painting by Susanne

4.98 (50)
Top Performer
112 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 (3)
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3 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

4.84 (8)
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15 Verified bookings
  • Lombard, IL
  • Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from McHenry
  • $300 per event
Jennifer C. said “We had Kim at our school Fun Fair and she was excellent. She set out some animals/amphibians for the kids to look at. She also had a rabbit and an armadillo the kids could touch. She had great...”
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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the McHenry, IL area

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