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Crazy Ben – Digital Caricatures

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Last reviewed: August 11, 2026 | Toronto | Wedding Entertainer |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 11, 2026. Business status: Active.

Crazy Ben is a Toronto wedding caricature artist operated by Ben Percic. The confirmed official site describes live digital and traditional caricature entertainment for weddings, alongside corporate events, trade shows, conferences, and private parties. For a wedding, the service is intended to give guests something interactive to watch while creating an individual take-home illustration.

The published wedding page concentrates on digital caricatures: Ben draws live on a tablet, shows the work on a monitor, and supplies a 4 x 6-inch colour print for each guest drawn. Couples can also ask about the separately listed traditional hand-drawn format if that better suits the look and pace of their celebration. This listing was last reviewed on 2026-08-11; confirm event-specific arrangements directly with the business.

Services and specialization

Crazy Ben’s official website identifies Ben Percic as a Toronto-based caricature artist with more than 20 years of experience. His listed event formats are digital caricatures, traditional caricatures, and virtual caricatures. Weddings are explicitly listed as a service context, so this profile is relevant for couples seeking artist-led guest entertainment rather than a photo booth or a pre-made favour.

For the digital wedding format, caricatures are created live on a digital tablet. The official wedding page says the drawing process can be shown on a flat-screen monitor, allowing nearby guests to follow along. It also states that full-colour digital caricatures take about five minutes per person, with an estimated output of 10 to 12 people per hour. That estimate is useful for planning, but it is not a guarantee of how many guests will be drawn at a particular wedding.

The same page says each digital caricature receives a 4 x 6-inch colour print with names and the wedding date, placed in a protective sleeve. Digital files are made available for download after the event. Traditional caricatures are also offered, with the homepage describing black-marker drawings on 8.5 x 11-inch paper and a stated drawing time of three to four minutes for a face-and-body drawing.

Live digital caricatures, printed on site in colour
Wedding names and date on published 4 x 6-inch digital-caricature prints
Post-event download access for digital drawings
Traditional hand-drawn caricatures on paper
Virtual caricatures via Zoom, listed as a separate service

Service area and who it may suit

The business describes Ben as Toronto-based and says he works across Toronto, the GTA, and beyond. The published wedding pricing distinguishes events within the GTA from events beyond it, and notes that travel costs apply when the venue is beyond Toronto. No complete city-by-city coverage list or fixed travel-fee schedule is published, so couples with venues outside Toronto should request confirmation before relying on availability.

This option may suit couples who want a mobile, live activity during cocktail hour, a reception, or another part of the wedding where guests can approach an artist. The digital setup is described as requiring little floor space, while the wedding FAQ specifies roughly a 4 x 4-foot area, a small table, two chairs, and an electrical outlet within 10 feet. Those practical needs make it sensible to coordinate with the venue and planner before booking.

Toronto, the GTA, and beyond are referenced on the official site
Published minimums differ for events within and beyond the GTA
Venue layout and nearby electrical access should be confirmed early

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature of the digital service is its combination of live creation, on-site printing, monitor display, and post-event downloading. These are concrete deliverables rather than general claims about guest enjoyment. The optional personalization of names and date on each published wedding print can also make the finished piece function as a wedding keepsake.

The clearest practical limitation is throughput. The website’s stated full-colour rate is 10 to 12 people per hour, so a couple planning to offer a drawing to every attendee should compare the booked duration with likely participation. The site also notes that black-and-white digital drawings can be completed faster, at a stated 15 to 20 people per hour, but the wedding page’s standard details focus on full-colour output. Confirm which format and pace apply to the proposed booking.

The official pages do not publish a complete event-day timeline, maximum group size per caricature, weather contingency, cancellation terms, or a detailed travel-price schedule. These are practical items to settle in the written quote and invoice rather than assumptions this profile can make.

Published digital output: 10 to 12 full-colour people per hour
Published on-site requirements: table, two chairs, and power within 10 feet
Unpublished operational details should be confirmed in writing

Pricing

Current wedding digital-caricature pricing is explicitly published at $230 per hour. The official wedding page states a two-hour minimum for events within the GTA and a three-hour minimum for events beyond the GTA. It also says custom backgrounds are available for an additional fee and that travel costs apply when the venue is beyond Toronto.

The website says longer bookings may receive lower rates, but it does not publish the reduced rates or the cost of custom backgrounds and travel. A $50 deposit is stated as required to confirm a booking, with payment by e-transfer or cheque; the wedding FAQ says the remaining balance is due at the event. Ask for a customized written quote that identifies the selected format, hours, location, travel, add-ons, tax treatment, and payment schedule.

Published rate: $230 per hour for wedding digital caricatures
Minimum: 2 hours within the GTA; 3 hours beyond the GTA
Published deposit: $50 by e-transfer or cheque
Custom-background and travel amounts are not published

Contact and booking

The confirmed official contact page directs prospective clients to Ben Percic. It lists 416-488-6820, 416-312-6303, and ben@crazyben.com. The website also provides a quote-request route. Using the official contact details is the best way to check date availability and receive a quote tailored to the venue and service format.

According to the published booking process, the business prepares an invoice once the booking is made and uses a $50 deposit to confirm it. On event day, Ben brings the necessary equipment for the digital setup. The site says digital caricatures are available for download after the event.

Phone: 416-488-6820 or 416-312-6303
Email: ben@crazyben.com
Request a quote through the official website

What couples should confirm

Before committing, ask whether Ben is available for the exact wedding date and venue, whether digital or traditional caricatures are recommended for the desired number of guests, and how many booked hours are practical for the anticipated participation. If the couple wants every guest to receive artwork, clarify whether the published per-hour estimate is likely to meet that goal.

Confirm the printed format, whether names and date will be included, and how and when download access is delivered. Couples should also give the venue requirements in advance: the available 4 x 4-foot footprint, table and chairs, and an outlet within 10 feet for the digital setup.

For venues beyond Toronto or outside the GTA, request the travel cost and minimum booking requirement in the quote. Finally, review the invoice for the deposit, balance timing, accepted payment method, any changes or cancellation terms, and the agreed arrival and setup window.

Availability, format, duration, and expected guest participation
Travel and any custom-background charges
Venue space, furniture, and electrical access
Download delivery, invoice terms, and event-day timing

Planning context

Caricature entertainment is best treated as an optional interactive experience, not as a promise that every guest will participate. The published drawing rate and the social nature of a live setup make placement and timing important. A couple can decide whether to prioritize a busy cocktail-hour location, a quieter reception corner, or a limited guest list for drawings after discussing the schedule with Ben.

Because Crazy Ben offers both digital and traditional formats, a useful first conversation is about the desired keepsake: a colour 4 x 6-inch print and downloadable file, or a hand-drawn paper piece. The answer may affect speed, display needs, and the overall look of the favour. The official site presents both services, but only the digital wedding page publishes the detailed wedding specifications and rate included above.

Choose between a colour digital keepsake and a traditional paper drawing
Plan the setup location around guest flow
Use the written quote to document the selected service

Continue planning

Frequently asked questions

Does Crazy Ben provide caricatures for weddings?

Yes. The official website has a dedicated Weddings page for live digital caricatures and also lists traditional caricatures as a service.

How many wedding guests can receive a full-colour digital caricature in an hour?

The published estimate is 10 to 12 people per hour for full-colour digital caricatures, at about five minutes per person. Actual event output should be confirmed for your booking.

What does a digital wedding caricature include?

The wedding page lists live tablet drawing, monitor display, a 4 x 6-inch colour print with names and date, a protective sleeve, and post-event download availability.

What are Crazy Ben’s published wedding rates?

The official wedding page lists $230 per hour, with a two-hour minimum within the GTA and a three-hour minimum beyond the GTA. Travel and custom-background fees may apply.

What does the venue need to provide?

For the digital setup, the official FAQ requests a small table for an HD display and photo printer, at least two chairs, and an electrical outlet within 10 feet. It says about 4 x 4 feet of space is needed.