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231 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Zion, IL

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Santa Ed

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
17 Verified bookings

  • Mundelein, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 15 miles from Zion
  • $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

4.88 (93)
Top Performer
248 Verified bookings

  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 22 miles from Zion
  • Contact for pricing

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)
Top Performer
408 Verified bookings

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Zion
  • Contact for pricing

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 Chicago

4.78 (83)
Top Performer
203 Verified bookings

  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Zion
  • 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 Real Santa

4.97 (30)
Top Performer
53 Verified bookings

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Zion
  • $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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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
24 Verified bookings

  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 37 miles from Zion
  • $125 per hour

Randy I. said “Children had a great time!”
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Paul Draws You

4.68 (15)
40 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Zion
  • 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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  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Zion
  • 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
  • 22 miles from Zion
  • Contact for pricing

Kathleen F. said “Laine Too did a phenomenal job at our Class of 2024 Senior Party! Kids were lined up all night to get their unique and vibrant tattoos, and we saw their artwork proudly displayed throughout the event....”
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The Premier Santa Group

5.0 (2)
9 Verified bookings

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Zion
  • Contact for pricing

Peggy S. said “VERY GOOD KIDS LOVED THEM VERY ENTERTAINING”
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Heroes, Games and Fun

5.0 (9)
22 Verified bookings

  • Skokie, IL
  • Superhero Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Zion
  • 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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  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Zion
  • $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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  • Evanston, IL
  • Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Zion
  • 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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  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 30 miles from Zion
  • 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,...

Grace

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Niles, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 30 miles from Zion
  • Contact for pricing

Monica M. said “Grace was an amazing reader she was very accommodating took her time and read for my group with full detail and specifics on each and every one of us with sparing enough time for everyone she’s very...”

Mystic's Mountain -Comforts for the Soul

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
22 Verified bookings

  • Hillside, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Zion
  • 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...”

Santa Jim LLC

1 Verified booking

  • Burlington, WI
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 28 miles from Zion
  • 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
  • 13 miles from Zion
  • 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...”

North Shore Santa

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings

  • Waukegan, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Zion
  • $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...”

Santa Ted B

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
32 Verified bookings

  • Gurnee, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 6 miles from Zion
  • $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...”

Face Painting by Kema

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
38 Verified bookings

  • McHenry, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 23 miles from Zion
  • $100 – $140 per hour

Tracy S. said “We love Kema and will continue to use her for our events! ”

Ed Steckley, Caricatures

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Caledonia, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 25 miles from Zion
  • Starts at $300

Elizabeth M. said “Ed drew people and dogs for our event. He was great, and people really enjoyed it! ”

Psychic Ashley

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings

  • Wilmette, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 26 miles from Zion
  • 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...”

Fun Balloon Twisting Entertainment

4.98 (108)
Top Performer
238 Verified bookings

  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 27 miles from Zion
  • Starts at $160

Dave P. said “Great balloons and made time for every kid even tho our event went longer than anticipated. ”

The Physics Dimension

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Science Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 29 miles from Zion
  • 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.”

Heather - Intuitive Reader & Healer

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
12 Verified bookings

  • Algonquin, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Zion
  • 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”

Married Santa and Mrs. Claus Team

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Oak Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 39 miles from Zion
  • Starts at $350 per hour

Anna C. said “We had such an amazing experience with Mr. and Mrs. Claus! They were very communicative with me and made sure everything went smooth! It was the first time we had Mrs. Claus and everyone was so...”

Party Owl Entertainment LLC

5.0 (3)
4 Verified bookings

  • Zion, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for pricing

Janine M. said “What an amazing and talented young lady. The kids loved having their faces painted, as well as well as some of the adults. I'm so happy I book with Party Owl Entertainment. She does amazing work and...”

Comicliz

5.0 (20)
49 Verified bookings

  • Beach Park, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 2 miles from Zion
  • $135 – $155 per hour

Frank R. said “Liz was just great. Attentive, friendly, and very talented. Everyone enjoyed her work and she drew alot of pics in the time she was here. Very happy and will be calling her again in the future. Thank...”

Santa David-Kenosha

5.0 (5)
8 Verified bookings

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 9 miles from Zion
  • $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,...”

The Drawing Room

5.0 (2)
5 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Zion
  • $175 – $250 per hour

Brenda K. said “Josie was wonderful! She engaged our guests in such a fun, personable way, getting to know each person as she drew them. She was professional, courteous, and so gracious! I highly recommend Josie...”

Siren Skylar

5.0 (5)
12 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Mermaid Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 10 miles from Zion
  • Starts at $75

Maggy F. said “Siren Skylar was absolutely magical! From the moment she arrived, she completely captivated our preschoolers with her warmth, kindness, and incredible attention to detail. She stayed in character...”

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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Zion, IL area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Zion and Lake county area and travel to Beach Park, Winthrop Harbor, Wadsworth, Russell, Waukegan, Gurnee, Park City, Old Mill Creek, North Chicago, Pleasant Prairie, Great Lakes, Kenosha, Gages Lake, Lindenhurst, Woodworth, Lake Bluff, Lake Villa, Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Benet Lake, Bristol, Antioch, Hainesville, Round Lake Park, Somers, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake, Trevor, and Mundelein.