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Los Angeles, CA 
Historical Character
7 miles from South Gate 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…
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
7 miles from South Gate 
207 Verified Bookings Ian D. said “We hosted a Christmas party and were fortunate to have Santa as a guest. Communication booking, planning and leading up to the event could not have been…”
Los Angeles, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
7 miles from South Gate
45 Verified Bookings Sarah F. said “Santa Ed was amazing, he arrived early and looked amazing. It was for a kids Santa Party at my work. The kids loved him. He was kind and sweet”
Long Beach, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
13 miles from South Gate
77 Verified Bookings Richard R. said “Santa is so real, you would swear he just flew in... kids and adults alike loved this Santa!”
Pasadena, CA
Classical Ensemble / Historical Character
14 miles from South Gate 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…”
Venice, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
15 miles from South Gate
68 Verified Bookings Stephanie W. said “Santa Joseph was wonderful with our kids, we cannot wait to have him back next year for our Christmas Party! Thank you for bringing the Christmas magic!”
Highland, CA
Historical Character
59 miles from South Gate
1 Verified Booking presentation, "Into the mind of George Washington"
Las Vegas, NV
Burlesque Entertainment / Historical Character
232 miles from South Gate
8 Verified Bookings Scott F. said “Thank you very much for the showgirls at our wedding! We used them for our entrance and couldn't have been more thrilled. The ladies were on time…”
Las Vegas, NV
Donald Trump Impersonator / Historical Character
232 miles from South Gate
2 Verified Bookings Michael D. said “We've hired John several times to play Trump and his other awesome character portrayals. He doesn't just impersonate the character, he masters…”
Denver, CO
Singing Telegram / Historical Character
832 miles from South Gate
37 Verified Bookings Sue M. said “Amy was punctual, funny and entertaining. She was able to weave many stories into a very cute poem tailored to the birthday girl. Would definitely recommend…”
Spokane, WA
Historical Character
948 miles from South Gate 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
958 miles from South Gate
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
1164 miles from South Gate
38 Verified Bookings Rick W. said “Yukon Santa was absolutely great! Read stories, was humorous, held and hugged kids, and allowed lots of time for pics. Whole family thought he was fantastic!…”
Weatherford, TX
Actor / Historical Character
1179 miles from South Gate 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
1206 miles from South Gate
9 Verified Bookings Shirleycloer said “He was great!!! Very kind”
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.
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