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Des Moines, IA 
Medieval Entertainment / Historical Character
7 miles from West Des Moines Anthony H. said “The absolute best pirate combat act I've ever seen. I cannot thank each and every one of them enough for what they do. They work hard, play harder,…”
Minneapolis, MN
Environmentalist / Historical Character
237 miles from West Des Moines 
1 Verified Booking Leonard O. said “He made history come to life. What I learned as a child was just names and dates out of context. Adam made it live!”
Bartlett, IL
Historical Character
289 miles from West Des Moines First person historical portrayal of America's most misunderstood First Lady. What makes me different, and why should you choose my presentations? I have 15+…
Glenview, IL
Martial Arts Show / Historical Character
308 miles from West Des Moines I educate, have a mini fun activity with others, and mesmerize the crowd by letting them pick over 20 weapons of two combinations for me to wield. Please message…
Chicago, IL
Costumed Character / Historical Character
317 miles from West Des Moines
29 Verified Bookings Larry G. said “It was my brother’s birthday and his performance was great in the middle of the airport with the focus directly solely on entertaining my brother. We…”
Indianapolis, IN
Historical Character
417 miles from West Des Moines
9 Verified Bookings Olivia F. said “He completely captivated our older audience here at Westminster. It was truly a delight. If you're uncertain on whether to book him or not -- do…”
Indianapolis, IN
Interactive Performer / Historical Character
417 miles from West Des Moines
7 Verified Bookings John P. said “Amazing!”
McCordsville, IN
Historical Character
426 miles from West Des Moines Scott F. said “Robert was a presenter at the W. D. Boyce Council's 50th Anniversary Camporee in Ottawa, Illinois, in September 2023. He gave four presentations…”
Owensboro, KY
Historical Character
440 miles from West Des Moines
2 Verified Bookings Lisa C. said “David provided us with an enchanting glimps into the life of President Washington. He was gracious and always the gentleman. We highly recommend him and…”
Yukon, OK
Santa Claus / Historical Character
471 miles from West Des Moines
39 Verified Bookings Lisa D. said “If you need a Santa this is your Santa. He was amazing with everyone at our party from 2-99. Santa's suit was amazing, it was beautiful & the…”
Pendleton, KY
Look-Alike / Historical Character
496 miles from West Des Moines Beau has 30 plus years stage experience in community, semi-professional, and professional theatre. Beau has over 100 celebrity and political impressions to his…
Adrian, MI
Historical Character
502 miles from West Des Moines
18 Verified Bookings Pam E. said “He was fabulous and everyone loved him! Recommend him to anyone!!”
Midland, MI
Historical Character
504 miles from West Des Moines
2 Verified Bookings Bob Stark does first person re-enactments of America's most multi-faceted and misunderstood Founding Fathers, the character of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, printer,…
Ann Arbor, MI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Historical Character
517 miles from West Des Moines
1 Verified Booking Joe S. J. F. N. said “Tom put on a 45 minute show at our Easter Party for about 250 people. The kids loved it. They especially loved playing the little shakers and tambourines!…”
Ann Arbor, MI
Historical Character
517 miles from West Des Moines
3 Verified Bookings Jim S. said “We booked Captain Smith & Molly Brown for our High School Alumni Weekend '22, that our small town has every year. Our last night (Sunday) we…”
In the past year, Historical Characters have sent 246 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.
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