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Los Angeles, CA 
Historical Character
10 miles from Downey 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
10 miles from Downey 
47 Verified Bookings Laurie P. said “The children believed they were talking to the real Santa!”
Long Beach, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
12 miles from Downey
83 Verified Bookings Natalia C. said “This is our 2nd time hiring him -adults and kids loved it! He came to our home on time, embodied Santa, engaged with the kids , played games, took pictures…”
Pasadena, CA
Classical Ensemble / Historical Character
14 miles from Downey 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…”
Orange, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
19 miles from Downey
8 Verified Bookings Sarita B. said “We had Santa Robin and photographer John for our work holiday party and they were great! The kids were very excited to see Santa and he had a great energy…”
Venice, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
20 miles from Downey
72 Verified Bookings Stephanie S. said “Santa Klus was far beyond our expectations! He was extremely communicative leading up to and day of the event. He looked and acted the part. He was the…”
Chino, CA
Santa Claus / Historical Character
26 miles from Downey
221 Verified Bookings Mohammed V. said “This was perhaps the best Santa I’ve ever seen. Great person and never broke character!”
Highland, CA
Historical Character
55 miles from Downey
1 Verified Booking presentation, "Into the mind of George Washington"
Las Vegas, NV
Burlesque Entertainment / Historical Character
229 miles from Downey
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
229 miles from Downey
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
829 miles from Downey
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
949 miles from Downey 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
960 miles from Downey
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…
Weatherford, TX
Actor / Historical Character
1175 miles from Downey 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
1202 miles from Downey
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 242 quotes to event planners
Historical Characters rank #243 in popularity out of 540 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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