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Pasadena, CA 
Classical Ensemble / Historical Character
141 miles from Porterville Jeffrey M. said “We had a very import event celebrating the 150 Year Anniversary of Ventura County at my Oxnard Historic Farm Park. I contacted Chuck Jacks and he put…”
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
146 miles from Porterville 
207 Verified Bookings Norik D. said “Great communication skills, punctual and everything went smooth. Will book him again!”
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
146 miles from Porterville
45 Verified Bookings Jessica H. said “Good communication and looked as authentic as possible. Great suit. Great beard. Great rosy cheeks. We had a ton of kids so it was a bit tough to keep…”
Los Angeles, CA
Historical Character
146 miles from Porterville We're a crew of Scoundrels, Gamblers, Bunko Artists and Con Men, presenting Authentic Old West games of chance and skill. We're perfect for Wild West…
Venice, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
147 miles from Porterville
68 Verified Bookings Sergio M. said “Santa was great! He made the party, I would for sure hire him again.”
Long Beach, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
165 miles from Porterville
77 Verified Bookings Nicole M. said “House Of Kringle- was fantastic! Great with the kids and with the whole family. He had a plan and the whole time was fun , enjoyable, and went very smooth”
Highland, CA
Historical Character
168 miles from Porterville
1 Verified Booking presentation, "Into the mind of George Washington"
Las Vegas, NV
Burlesque Entertainment / Historical Character
217 miles from Porterville
8 Verified Bookings Jenn E. said “The showgirls that worked our wedding reception were beautiful and wonderful! They engaged with all of the guests and made our Las Vegas wedding reception…”
Las Vegas, NV
Donald Trump Impersonator / Historical Character
217 miles from Porterville
2 Verified Bookings Ali G. said “Booked John for a job, and he was super funny. He custom wrote a script for our event, and included the VIPs directly so it was very interactive...everyone…”
Denver, CO
Singing Telegram / Historical Character
805 miles from Porterville
37 Verified Bookings Caryn K. said “Amy is so nice and has great energy! This virtual event went better than we could have imagined. Funny and fun and so in the moment. She made our event…”
Spokane, WA
Historical Character
805 miles from Porterville I am a Mark Twain tribute artist and history enthusiast, able to interact with audiences and answer questions in character as Twain, as well as provide a one-hour…
Vashon, WA
Historical Character
806 miles from Porterville
1 Verified Booking I play Albert Einstein in movies, commercials, trade shows and events of all kind. Folks of all ages happily line up for selfies with "Albert Einstein. Print…
Yukon, OK
Santa Claus / Historical Character
1190 miles from Porterville
38 Verified Bookings Carol S. said “Yukon Santa did an amazing job at our family gathering! Very creative and awesome with the children!”
Weatherford, TX
Actor / Historical Character
1229 miles from Porterville An actor and historical re-enactor, providing historical presentations for schools, libraries and any other function requiring a real look at history -- focusing…
Fort Worth, TX
Wedding Officiant / Historical Character
1255 miles from Porterville
9 Verified Bookings Kayelee C. said “He was well spoken, great energy and was just all around a highlight to our wedding”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 248 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #241 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad
185 Historical Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars
From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Historical Character
Hiring a historical character can bring charm and intrigue to corporate events, school assemblies, weddings, birthday parties, and more. Characters like George Washington or Albert Einstein make history feel alive, adding a memorable, entertaining twist to any gathering. Find the perfect historical impersonator on GigSalad to give your guests an experience they won’t forget!
The cost to hire a historical character varies based on location, the character’s popularity, and the length and type of performance. For instance, a quick meet-and-greet with Abraham Lincoln might cost less than a full hour-long reenactment or speech, complete with historical attire and immersive storytelling. Reach out to the historical characters above to get a personalized quote for your event.
As you browse for your ideal historical figure, review profiles, watch videos of past performances, and read past client feedback to ensure you’re booking a character who’s both authentic and engaging. Communicate important event details—like timing, venue space, and any special requests—so they can deliver the perfect performance for your audience.
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