Novelty Acts
Character and themed novelty acts across South Africa — costume performers, walkabout characters, themed cameos and visual feature acts that surprise and entertain guests. Ideal for brand activations, themed parties, gala dinners, festivals and corporate launches where a single high-impact moment lifts the room.
20 novelty acts available
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Human Disco Balls
Take the disco theme to the extreme - book a live disco ball for your event!
Makishi Performers
An intriguing act that brings this ancient tradition to life with costumes and masks
LED Picture Frames
Various shapes and sizes novelty frames turns those selfies into their own paparazzi!
Mermaids
Hire a real life mermaid for an aquatic fantasy world effect at your event!
Father Christmas
All the way from the North Pole, Santa Claus is coming to town!
Sexy Angle Grinding
These adventurous performers work their angle grinders, timed to beats of the music
Bollywood Acts
Bringing the Magic of Bollywood to the Global Stage.
Cosmic Luminettes
Illuminating the extraordinary—where cosmic wonder meets high-fashion performance
African King & Queen
Royalty Unleashed
Parisian Mime
Silence speaks volumes: Bringing the timeless charm, wit, and romance of Paris to your stage
Chinese Dragons
Chinese Dragons, Chinese Lions as well as other Oriental act in various colours
Human Tables
A quirky and awesome novelty serving idea - living walking breathing tables!
The Dyna-Mites (Dwarfs)
Ever heard the term fun sized? Nothing depicts these amazing people better.
Lollipop Act
Stunningly flexible acrobatic act performing on a free standing, rotating pole
Shaggy Men
Unleash the color, feel the energy: High-impact, multi-sensory entertainment that commands attention.
Bespoke Acts
Crafting Extraordinary Moments, Tailored to Your Vision.
Lion Dancers
Mastery in Motion
Authentic Mermaids
Beautiful, authentic and out-of-this-world! "Real" mermaids for a splash of fantasy
Emoji Fun
Giant inflatable emojis of all different kinds to cheer up young and old
Wolflock
4 Decades of Award-Winning Magic, Mentalism & Escapology Across Global Stages
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