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245 Unique and Specialty Acts serving McHenry, IL

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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
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14 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 (89)
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238 Verified bookings
  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from McHenry
  • $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

4.94 (233)
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398 Verified bookings
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for rates
Lacey N. said “I hired Jay Jay for some kids room entertainment at a medical conference this past weekend. He was so easy to communicate with and book. He was flexible with the time spent on balloons vs magic and... ”
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Santa Scott

5.0 (90)
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181 Verified bookings
  • St Charles, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from McHenry
  • $200/hour and up - more the week before christmas
Olivia N. said “Scott is a true professional. He added so much to our event. ”
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Lazuli Party

5.0 (2)
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16 Verified bookings
  • Warrenville, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from McHenry
  • $180 and up
Laura C. said “Lazuli Party was so fun and professional! We had a group of 6 year olds at our house and she took her time with each of them to make them feel special while face painting. She even stayed a bit past... ”
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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

5.0 (13)
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22 Verified bookings
  • Westmont, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 40 miles from McHenry
  • $275-$6000
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 Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
7 Verified bookings
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for rates
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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Santa Ray Semple

5.0 (5)
7 Verified bookings
  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from McHenry
  • $150.00 and up
Deanna W. said “Santa Ray was jolly, looked more like Santa than Santa himself, and gave everyone from kids to adults a great experience. ”
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Ortiz Entertainment

5.0 (3)
5 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from McHenry
  • $200-$275 for 2hrs
Barb D. said “Linda was absolutely amazing. She was the most popular feature of our family event and made so many kids happy! I will definitely use her again for future events. I would rate her 10 stars! ”
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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (26)
18 Verified bookings
  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from McHenry
  • $125.00 an 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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RothArt Productions Airbrush Studios

1 Verified booking
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 21 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for rates
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 rates
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
  • $300 and up
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)
196 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from McHenry
  • $40 (jan-oct) to $200 per hour plus travel.
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 (7)
14 Verified bookings
  • Racine, WI
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 37 miles from McHenry
  • $100.00 to $200.00 per hr.
Laura Z. said “Gil provided Balloons and Magic for two of our events and we couldn't be happier. From the cuteness of his balloon masterpieces, to his demeanor with the kids, to the timely service he provided, we... ”
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The Gamemaster Show

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

5.0 (22)
61 Verified bookings
  • Palatine, IL
  • Easter Bunny / Unique and Specialty
  • 19 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for rates
Pat R. said “Santa Paul was a big hit at our family Christmas party. He was very entertaining and engaging to everyone from the ages of 3 to 78. He sang Christmas carols, danced, performed a little magic and... ”
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Santa Jim LLC

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  • Burlington, WI
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from McHenry
  • $150.(phone number hidden)+ travel 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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Jon Pessin, Licensed Goof-Off

5.0 (13)
5 Verified bookings
  • Libertyville, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from McHenry
  • $125 and up
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 (19)
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37 Verified bookings
  • McHenry, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • $75-120 per hour
Bunmi B. said “Kema was great! She was on time and she was patient with all the kids. I don't even know how many kids faces and arms she painted but she worked fast and everyone had a great time. ”
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Brookesfancyfaces

5.0 (14)
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24 Verified bookings
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 7 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for rates
Anna M. said “They did an outstanding job!! The designs were so pretty and creative, the kiddos loved them, and they were able to get through all the kids. We will definitely use their services again! THANK YOU... ”
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Christopher Carter, Mind Reader

5.0 (5)
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5 Verified bookings
  • Carpentersville, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for rates
Ben S. said “GREAT! Interactive show that kept everyone's attention. Alot of fun that left everyone spellbound! ”
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Santa Ted B

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
29 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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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
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 (105)
Top Performer
229 Verified bookings
  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from McHenry
  • $160 and up
Flora K. said “Kids and parents enjoyed the balloon animals and art. He is great at interacting with kids. He was fast setting up and worked up until his time was up, and even made a few quick fixes and twists on... ”
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The Physics Dimension

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Science Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from McHenry
  • $366 and up
Isaac N. said “This show is so much fun for the whole family! So glad we got the Grand Carousel with the snack package, it was totally worth it! ”
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Face Painting by Susanne

4.98 (50)
Top Performer
107 Verified bookings
  • Wheaton, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from McHenry
  • $125-$150 per hour with a 1.5 hrs. minimum
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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Dinosaurs Wild

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings
  • Skokie, IL
  • Educational Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from McHenry
  • Contact for rates
Jessica H. said “The Wild Dinosaur Show was fantastic! The kids absolutely loved it, and the performer did an amazing job engaging each child throughout the show. She made sure everyone felt included and kept their... ”
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The Natural Naturalist

4.77 (7)
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14 Verified bookings
  • Lombard, IL
  • Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 34 miles from McHenry
  • $300
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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Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (13)
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15 Verified bookings
  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 37 miles from McHenry
  • $65-$600 (2 hr min. required for groups)
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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Ed Steckley, Caricatures

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings
  • Caledonia, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 37 miles from McHenry
  • $300 & up
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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