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Vashon, WA 
Historical Character
7 miles from Des Moines 
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…
Spokane, WA
Historical Character
229 miles from Des Moines 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…
Las Vegas, NV
Burlesque Entertainment / Historical Character
859 miles from Des Moines
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
859 miles from Des Moines
2 Verified Bookings Shane H. said “John was so amazing at our event! Everyone loved him and he was spot on in being Donald Trump. We will definitely be booking him again, and I’d highly…”
Pasadena, CA
Classical Ensemble / Historical Character
941 miles from Des Moines 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
947 miles from Des Moines
213 Verified Bookings N M. said “He takes his job seriously and with pride. He was fun, funny and the kids and adults loved him! No brainer he will be back for us next year”
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
947 miles from Des Moines
47 Verified Bookings Steffanie Z. said “I really don’t have enough words to express how absolutely perfect and magical our experience was with Santa Ed. This was our first year asking Santa…”
Los Angeles, CA
Historical Character
947 miles from Des Moines 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
949 miles from Des Moines
70 Verified Bookings Priscilla said “Santa Klus not only looked the part but played the part very well. The kids and adults enjoyed having him! Look no further… This is your Santa!”
Highland, CA
Historical Character
955 miles from Des Moines
1 Verified Booking presentation, "Into the mind of George Washington"
Long Beach, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
966 miles from Des Moines
83 Verified Bookings Jackie M. said “This Santa is the real deal! Amazingly professional and all the kids love him!”
Orange, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
969 miles from Des Moines
8 Verified Bookings Jacque R. said “He was so kind, patient and thoughtful. We are a crazy bunch and he just went with it. My 4 year old nieces asked for a princess for Christmas and Santa…”
Denver, CO
Singing Telegram / Historical Character
1013 miles from Des Moines
37 Verified Bookings Rose B. said “Amy was an absolute hit. I would definitely recommend her improv to friends and family. She got everything exactly accurate. We loved her act.”
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
1392 miles from Des Moines
1 Verified Booking Tim T. said “Adam / TR was the keynote speaker at the Association of Correctional Food Service Affiliates (ACFSA) International Conference and presented our group…”
Des Moines, IA
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
1461 miles from Des Moines Danielle W. said “Hilarious and entertaining! They are the best comedic swordplay act around! Family friendly, but keep the adults entertained!”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 247 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #242 in popularity out of 541 categories on GigSalad
186 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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