Get Xcited
Twenty-seven years of face painting, balloons and character magic across Gauteng.
Why Get Xcited ranks #2
For over 27 years Get Xcited has been sparking laughter with professional children's entertainment — face painting, balloon sculpting, custom tattoos and character appearances at birthdays, school fun days and corporate events.
That longevity, plus glowing reviews praising punctual, flexible, generous entertainers, makes Get Xcited a standout runner-up.
Where they shine
Why clients rate them
- 27+ years of children's entertainment.
- Professional face painting and balloon artistry.
- Character appearances and airbrush tattoos.
- Reviews praising flexible, generous performers.
What to book them for
- Face painting and temporary tattoos.
- Balloon decor and sculpting.
- Character and clown appearances.
The signals behind the ranking
Every point below was weighed against publicly available customer feedback, portfolio evidence, reach and reputation before we confirmed this placing.
- Over 27 years in business across Gauteng.
- Reviews cite early setup and going beyond agreed time.
- Standard packages bundle multiple activities.
- Strong repeat-booking sentiment.
The 8 signals we could verify
We don't pretend to have measured every signal for every company. Below are only the signals we could back with real, publicly verifiable evidence — founding records, third-party review ratings, certifications, named clients, press and a hands-on look at their site. Each score links to its source. Signals we couldn't verify are left out rather than guessed.
8 verified signals
This is a research snapshot, not a paid or self-reported score. Where the public evidence is thin or a company has documented complaints, the scores reflect that honestly rather than inflating them.
Reviews & customer sentiment
No Google star rating or review count was found; "reviews" are unscored testimonials only.
Track record & stability
Tenure is claimed inconsistently (27 vs 30+ years) with no verifiable founding date, and the Facebook page uses a newer ID format (Parenting Hub).
Digital & social presence
Modern, colourful site with package pricing (R950-R3,800) and a gallery; enquiry/WhatsApp only (getxcited.co.za).
Modern, colourful site with package pricing (R950-R3,800) and a gallery; enquiry/WhatsApp only (getxcited.co.za).
Modern, colourful site with package pricing (R950-R3,800) and a gallery; enquiry/WhatsApp only (getxcited.co.za).
Modern, colourful site with package pricing (R950-R3,800) and a gallery; enquiry/WhatsApp only (getxcited.co.za).
Trust, safety, value & responsibility
Publishes package pricing. Modern, colourful site with package pricing (R950-R3,800) and a gallery; enquiry/WhatsApp only (getxcited.co.za).
Composite of the 8 independently-researched signals above.
Get Xcited — #2 in Top 10 Kids Entertainment 2026
An institution in Gauteng kids' entertainment with nearly three decades behind it.