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Novelty Act

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.

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LED Picture Frames - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

LED Picture Frames

Various shapes and sizes novelty frames turns those selfies into their own paparazzi!

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 1 500 – R 5 000
Authentic Mermaids - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

Authentic Mermaids

Beautiful, authentic and out-of-this-world! "Real" mermaids for a splash of fantasy

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 10 000 – R 15 000
Chinese Dragons - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

Chinese Dragons

Chinese Dragons, Chinese Lions as well as other Oriental act in various colours

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 7 000 – R 12 000
Emoji Fun - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
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Emoji Fun

Giant inflatable emojis of all different kinds to cheer up young and old

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 1 500 – R 5 000
Human Tables - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

Human Tables

A quirky and awesome novelty serving idea - living walking breathing tables!

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 2 000 – R 3 000
Wolflock - Specialty Performers in Gauteng
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Wolflock

4 Decades of Award-Winning Magic, Mentalism & Escapology Across Global Stages

Novelty Act
GautengR 5 000 – R 15 000
Father Christmas - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

Father Christmas

All the way from the North Pole, Santa Claus is coming to town!

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 1 500 – R 4 500
Human Disco Balls - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
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Human Disco Balls

Take the disco theme to the extreme - book a live disco ball for your event!

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 2 000 – R 2 500
Makishi Performers - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

Makishi Performers

An intriguing act that brings this ancient tradition to life with costumes and masks

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 15 000 – R 20 000
The Dyna-Mites (Dwarfs) - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

The Dyna-Mites (Dwarfs)

Ever heard the term fun sized? Nothing depicts these amazing people better.

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 2 000 – R 10 000
Sexy Angle Grinding - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

Sexy Angle Grinding

These adventurous performers work their angle grinders, timed to beats of the music

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 2 500 – R 2 900
Mermaids - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

Mermaids

Hire a real life mermaid for an aquatic fantasy world effect at your event!

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 1 900 – R 2 500
Lollipop Act - Specialty Performers in Western Cape
Specialty Performers

Lollipop Act

Stunningly flexible acrobatic act performing on a free standing, rotating pole

Novelty Act
Western CapeR 12 500 – R 15 000

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Common questions

Common questions about booking novelty act in South Africa

How do I book a novelty act in South Africa?
Browse novelty act profiles on Gigster, submit a free enquiry with your event details and date, receive a detailed quote, then pay a secure deposit. Your payment is held in trust until the event is delivered — you have full protection if anything goes wrong.
How much does a novelty act cost in South Africa?
Pricing depends on the performer's experience, event duration, travel, and any technical requirements. On Gigster, you can browse profiles to compare and request free, no-obligation quotes tailored to your event.
How far in advance should I book?
For peak periods — year-end functions (October–December) and wedding season (October–April) — book 2–4 months ahead. For other dates, 4–8 weeks is usually enough. Popular novelty act fill quickly during peak season.
Are novelty act on Gigster vetted?
Yes. Every vendor on Gigster is reviewed and approved before appearing in search results. Profiles include verified reviews from real, completed bookings so you can book with confidence.

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