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.
30 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!
Bollywood Acts
Bringing the Magic of Bollywood to the Global Stage.
Human Tables
A quirky and awesome novelty serving idea - living walking breathing tables!
Cosmic Luminettes
Illuminating the extraordinary—where cosmic wonder meets high-fashion performance
Champagne Dress Lady
Champagne dress girls to dazzle guests with welcome drinks
African King & Queen
Royalty Unleashed
Adagio Strength Act
A beautiful, flowing, intricate dance performance between 2 dancers (male and female)
Red Carpet Dress Musician
Wow your guests with a red carpet welcome with a twist!
LED Hula Hoop
A mesmerising LED hula hoop act which lights up your event
Creative Concepts Entertainment
Innovative entertainment company that conceptualises & supplies novel acts
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
Sexy Angle Grinding
These adventurous performers work their angle grinders, timed to beats of the music
Human Canvas Man
The man is a canvas! Endless creative fun for young and old
Father Christmas
All the way from the North Pole, Santa Claus is coming to town!
The Dyna-Mites (Dwarfs)
Ever heard the term fun sized? Nothing depicts these amazing people better.
Michael Jackson Impersonator
South Africa's very own Michael Jackson!
Lollipop Act
Stunningly flexible acrobatic act performing on a free standing, rotating pole
Troupe-Agile
African acrobats WOW your guests performing human pyramids and a multitude of tricks
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.
Mermaids
Hire a real life mermaid for an aquatic fantasy world effect at your event!
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
Flairing Bartenders
Flairing Bartenders
Candy Girls and Cigar Ladies
Custom styled hostesses serve refreshments in innovative fashion!
Wolflock
4 Decades of Award-Winning Magic, Mentalism & Escapology Across Global Stages
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