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259 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Gary, IN

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Bob-o

4.94 (80)
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199 Verified bookings
  • Palos Heights, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $80.00 to 150.00
Megan B. said “We had Bob-o for my son’s 2nd birthday. The kids 1-8 years old all loved him. He started with balloons then did a magic show. He was prompt and did a great job. We would have him again! ”
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Caricatures by Ellen Lustig

5.0 (14)
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37 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Kendell A. said “Ellen is kind, professional and talented. Our guests enjoyed getting their caricatures drawn which provided a fun, festive element to our party. ”
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Face Painting by Roxy

5.0 (20)
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47 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $125and up
Marcy B. said “The original individual that was booked for the event had canceled last minute, then Roxy picked up the job when it was posted, AND was on site within 1 hour. She was very responsive via phone and... ”
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
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46 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
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Elmer E. said “We recently had the pleasure of hosting Sidney Friedman as entertainment for a small dinner group, and his performance was nothing short of unbelievable. Sidney captivated every guest from start to... ”
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Round Two Up-Cycled Craft Parties

5.0 (2)
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2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $25-$55 per person
Tanya M. said “I've attended 3 different workshops Jessica has held, and each was fantastic! The first one was at the Eco Flamingo store for a "Make your Own Up-Cycled Jewelry" workshop. I loved that she provided... ”
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Jon Wayes

4.83 (33)
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69 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $650-$12,000
Laura M. said “This was a new approach to entertainment at our annual Halloween party and it was over the top excellent. All the guests - ones who participated, ones who watched and ones who heard about from others... ”
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Michael the Santa

5.0 (7)
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26 Verified bookings
  • La Grange Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 31 miles from Gary
  • $150 minimum, $175-$100/hr for longer events
Gina P. said “Michael the Santa was absolutely AMAZING! Everyone at the party had a great time. He was very outgoing and he made sure that he spoke to and took pictures with everyone. ”
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IRL INTERACTIVE Events

5.0 (13)
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22 Verified bookings
  • Westmont, IL
  • Game Show / Unique and Specialty
  • 36 miles from Gary
  • $275-$6000
Josh S. said “Our campers loved the game shows! IRL Interactive brought all of the fun for our big group. Our kids enjoyed each fast paced game and he kept their attention the entire time. They fought hard for... ”
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Not Too Crazy Caricatures

4.83 (34)
87 Verified bookings
  • Merrillville, IN
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 8 miles from Gary
  • $200 and up
Anita F. said “Albert did an amazing job. Our employees love having a caricaturist artist at our picnic and he was busy the entire time. Everyone loved their pictures. I will definitely be booking again. ”
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Santa Wayne

5.0 (34)
52 Verified bookings
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Jaime R. said “We were honored to welcome Santa Claus to Universal Dental, and it was an unforgettable experience for everyone. From the moment he arrived, the clinic filled with laughter, excitement, and genuine... ”
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Chicago Casino & Poker Rentals

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $200-$5,000
Kim said “We had a great 50th birthday party for my husband and the casino tables were a huge hit! Contract and payment process was easy. Clear instructions on what was needed for space and event was... ”
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chrisjones

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Hypnotist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $15,000
Lynda M. said “Hired Chris for our high school Senior Celebration and he truly entertained both the teenagers & adults! He engaged the entire audience with his humor and the hypnotism he performed was mesmerizing.... ”
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Braidapalooza Braids and Glitter Bar

1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $200-$500
Festival-style hair salon directly to your child's birthday party! We set up a colorful, glittering braid station where every guest gets a fun colorful...
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Kevin's Costumed Characters

4.65 (26)
32 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $175 and up
Porsche said “Kevin was Mickey Mouse. His suit was clean and he interacted with the kids well. He changed into normal clothes and sang kid songs with the guitar and it sounded great. The kids loved it and sang... ”
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Make Believe Professionals

4.82 (39)
130 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $185 and up
Maggie B. said “We had Jedi Dave and Darth Vader come to my son’s 7th birthday party, and they were fantastic! Jedi Dave was especially great—he kept 12 very energetic boys entertained for the full hour. My son can... ”
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Windy City Santa

5.0 (7)
23 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $125 and up
Ak said “Santa Matt was amazing. We had a smallish party and he did great with kids and adults. Would recommend to anyone looking for a Santa. ”
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Jacob Mayfield

5.0 (34)
38 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Ann R. said “Jacob was fabulous - he had our small group simultaneously rolling with laughter and astounded by his abilities. Thank you, Jacob!! ”
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Caricatures By McGee

4.90 (31)
60 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Jeff O. said “We hired him for our work appreciation party and everyone absolutely loved it!!! ”
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Psychic readings

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings
  • Riverside, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 30 miles from Gary
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Jacqueline L. said “She was so sweet, accommodating and went above and beyond for our Halloween party. Brought her own deco for her table and dressed the part in costume! 100% would have back ”
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Incredible Bats

4.93 (16)
39 Verified bookings
  • New Lenox, IL
  • Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 33 miles from Gary
  • $350 1 hr private parties - $450+ 1 hr events
Eric D. S. said “Couldn't have been any better! ”
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Santa Chicago

4.79 (83)
196 Verified bookings
  • Wilmette, IL
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 38 miles from Gary
  • $40 (jan-oct) to $200 per hour plus travel.
Russ H. said “Gale was great to work with, engaged with the guests, and made sure every child felt special. ”
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Face Painting by Audra

  • Blue Island, IL
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Gary
  • $125 and up
Audra has been drawing and painting since she was a child so face painting was a natural progression and so much more fun. “The best canvas is a smiling face!”...
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Looking Glass Friends Entertainment

4.94 (42)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $90 for 30 minutes, $180-300 for an hour
Ashley C. said “My daughter had Sofia the First come to her party and it was so much fun for everyone, even the boys! The princess was able to keep all the kids, even the boys and the babies engaged for the entire... ”
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Color Cocktail Factory

  • Chicago, IL
  • Arts & Crafts Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $350-$2000
Color Cocktail Factory offers hands-on, instructor-led arts & crafts experiences for parties, team building, and special events. We specialize in interactive...
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Ernest Posey Caricatures

5.0 (23)
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45 Verified bookings
  • Flossmoor, IL
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Gary
  • $150.00 per hour.
Dana S. said “This was our 2nd time using Ernest (the 1st time was our wedding in 2022) so I knew he would be a great addition to my mom’s 65th birthday celebration. He was on time and draws extremely fast. We... ”
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Astro Love Astrology and Tarot

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
7 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Amanda J. said “Carol did tarot card readings at our Pilates studio and everyone loved it. She created a welcoming, calm atmosphere and was extremely thoughtful in how she interpreted the cards. Her readings were... ”
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An Evening with Fred Zimmerman | The Chicago Mentalist

4.72 (8)
14 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • $650 - $2500
Avy K. said “We recently had the pleasure of hosting Fred Zimmerman, the Chicago Mentalist, for our company event, and I cannot recommend him enough! From start to finish, he was a true professional—personable,... ”
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Casino Nights

4.80 (10)
24 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Kelly F. said “This was an excellent addition to our event, everyone loved the dealers, and they were super professional and made it so fun. Employees were so happy that they also took the time to teach employees... ”
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Psychic Readings By Vivian

1 Verified booking
  • Chicago, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Psychic Vivian is Chicago’s and destination for angel card messenger, Tarot Cards Readings, astrology & numerology, intuitive psychic readings, palm reading,...
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Chicago Bubble Show

4.90 (32)
51 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Jettie A. said “Anastasia was So amazing. Keep all the kids entranced the entire show! Highly recommend 💖 ”
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Sunny Haelstorm

5.0 (5)
5 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Burlesque Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Glitz F. said “I hired Sunny for my 1920s themed corporate fundraiser. She is extremely professional, from start to finish. She had great communication during the booking process and her performances and... ”
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Joshypoo

5.0 (23)
48 Verified bookings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 24 miles from Gary
  • Contact for rates
Jazmin B. said “He was great and very interactive with both children and adults. Everyone loved him. He kept the children entertained and excited. I would definitely recommend and hire again for another event. The... ”
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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Gary, IN area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Gary and Lake county area and travel to Lake Station, Hobart, East Chicago, Griffith, Highland, Ogden Dunes, Merrillville, Portage, Hammond, Munster, Whiting, Calumet City, Wheeler, Schererville, Burns Harbor, Lansing, Wolf Lake, South Haven, Burnham, Dyer, St John, Lynwood, Crown Point, Winfield, Porter, South Holland, Chesterton, Dolton, Thornton, and Sauk Village.