Hello! I’m Robert Bone and I’m a professional close-up Magician, Mind-reader and Demonstrator of Extra-Sensory Curiosities. (Basically it’s a posh way of saying I do card-tricks and generally mess with people’s heads in a fun and entertaining way.)
I use a combination of sleight of hand, memory techniques, psychological reading and hypnotic suggestion. This creates a style of entertainment that is both fun and engaging.
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Mix this my interactive style, unique sense of wit and a persona that grabs attention; I create an exciting, fresh, lively genre of entertainment – perfect for interacting with your guests and initiating conversation that will go on long after I’ve have finished; and much more than just card tricks.
Close Up Magician
There’s three layers to my long term entertainment objective. Firstly I entertain at the time (so that those watching are actively entertained), it creates a talking point afterwards (when guests will discuss what they’ve seen to other guests – that’s why it is such a great conversation starter), and thirdly to create a longer term memory that guests will talk about after the event.
Or to put it another way: I can go up to the group that have been at the bar since three in the afternoon, show them something that will make their heads spin, and leave them wanting to see more – and probably in need of another drink. 😉
Essentially, if you have a group of people and you want to ensure they don’t just stare at each other blankly for a couple of hours and moan about it afterwards then you probably need to book a magician. And if you want to book with confidence then it makes sense to book me.
S. Fisher
2/06/2020 - Facebook
5* from me. Robert attended my work Christmas Party. He did an outstanding job! He was a massive hit at the party. I would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for event entertainment.
J. Corlett
11/03/2017 - Facebook
Very clever and funny! Great entertainment. Shared some mind reading tips but still have no idea about the wonderful card tricks.
C. Valentine
9/30/2021 - Facebook
Robert attended a 90th birthday party for my Mother, he was a brilliant addition to the afternoon. The occasion was for a wide age group and Robert’s magic appealed to and amazed everyone. He mingled effortlessly among the family and...read moreRobert attended a 90th birthday party for my Mother, he was a brilliant addition to the afternoon. The occasion was for a wide age group and Robert’s magic appealed to and amazed everyone. He mingled effortlessly among the family and friends and we would highly recommend him for any event.read less
S.
9/07/2021 - Google
We booked Robert after being told about him by our wedding photographer who’d seen him at another wedding (and subsequently hired him when she got married)….all I can say is ‘wow’…how does he do it??!! He is so friendly and got...read moreWe booked Robert after being told about him by our wedding photographer who’d seen him at another wedding (and subsequently hired him when she got married)….all I can say is ‘wow’…how does he do it??!! He is so friendly and got everyone’s attention at the different tables to perform his magic tricks. I was watching so closely to try and catch him out…! He really is performing magic!! He did a variety of tricks and everyone was open mouthed trying to figure out how he had done them….he has been a real talking point even days after the wedding our guests have been saying how amazing he was. Robert….thank you SO much for making our big day super special!read less
N. Bonynge
12/20/2021 - Google
I engaged Robert to provide a floor show and individual table magic for 2 hours at a u3a Xmas Party with 48 guests. Absolutely brilliant. A fast delivery and use of audience participation kept everyone involved and trying to work...read moreI engaged Robert to provide a floor show and individual table magic for 2 hours at a u3a Xmas Party with 48 guests. Absolutely brilliant. A fast delivery and use of audience participation kept everyone involved and trying to work out what appeared to be staggering mind reading skills, and at the tables the card and other tricks and demonstrations were quite mind boggling. Universally liked, personable and chatty, and well priced, I have no hesitation in recommending Robert to provide a great performance.read less
B. Cole
5/09/2022 - Google
Robert is simply a superb entertainer. He came to our pre wedding party as a 'Guest' and mingled with the guests then un announced started to do tricks and concluded with a mind reading presentation over the buffet dinner....read moreRobert is simply a superb entertainer. He came to our pre wedding party as a 'Guest' and mingled with the guests then un announced started to do tricks and concluded with a mind reading presentation over the buffet dinner. The format worked better than expected. Great evening and thank you Robertread less
L. and
11/08/2021 - Google
Robert made life easy from day one, making the journey to our house to meet us and demo some tricks. On the wedding day he did a fantastic job entertaining our guests during the drinks reception. We're just sad we...read moreRobert made life easy from day one, making the journey to our house to meet us and demo some tricks. On the wedding day he did a fantastic job entertaining our guests during the drinks reception. We're just sad we got dragged off for photos and didn't see more of him!read less
R. Moore
11/17/2021 - Facebook
What can I say…..hosted a small party on Saturday and thought it’d be a good idea to have some magic, best idea we ever had. Robert was amazing, well presented, friendly, professional and moved around entertaining everyone he saw. Blew...read moreWhat can I say…..hosted a small party on Saturday and thought it’d be a good idea to have some magic, best idea we ever had. Robert was amazing, well presented, friendly, professional and moved around entertaining everyone he saw. Blew everyone’s mind with various tricks that will continued to be spoken of in years gone by. I’d recommend Robert for any gathering you can think of, and I’m sure I’ll be using him again in the future. Cheers, Rob and Amy 👍🏻read less
S. Stevenson
12/29/2021 - Google
Robert put on a great night of close-up magic and was really entertaining and engaging throughout. Great fun and really wowed us with his impressive magic and even more importantly that bit of humour that it needed fir these...read moreRobert put on a great night of close-up magic and was really entertaining and engaging throughout. Great fun and really wowed us with his impressive magic and even more importantly that bit of humour that it needed fir these events. Great value and highly recommend.read less
L. May
7/28/2019 - Facebook
Robert was a fantastic addition to the entertainment at our wedding in June 2019! As the bride and lots of guests I didn't get much chance to see many of Robert's acts but I had countless guests running up to...read moreRobert was a fantastic addition to the entertainment at our wedding in June 2019! As the bride and lots of guests I didn't get much chance to see many of Robert's acts but I had countless guests running up to me most of the evening raving about how amazing Robert was! From the tricks I did see, Robert was very engaging and fun with the way he delivered his magic. Throughout the evening his experience and professionalism shone through and I would highly recommend Robert for any event you have!read less
D. Badcock
6/28/2022 - Google
Robert attended our PTA charity ball to provide table magic for our guests. There is no doubt that Robert absolutely wowed our guests with his hugely impressive range of card tricks, sleight of hand and mind-reading magic. Robert...read moreRobert attended our PTA charity ball to provide table magic for our guests. There is no doubt that Robert absolutely wowed our guests with his hugely impressive range of card tricks, sleight of hand and mind-reading magic. Robert brought charisma, personality and presence, commanding attention and performing magic tricks that definitely amazed our guests (I was personally blown away at how quickly (within less than a minute) he correctly read exactly what I was thinking). I would thoroughly recommend Robert to anyone who wants to add that little added sparkle and wow factor to any celebratory event, and will certainly book Robert again the next time we do so.read less
C. Jones
2/26/2022 - Google
A magical, mysterious, baffling evening's entertainment delivered with wit and charm - a huge success at the Milford on Sea Community Centre.Some were sceptical about such an event but Robert performed with such humour and enthusiasm that all were agreed...read moreA magical, mysterious, baffling evening's entertainment delivered with wit and charm - a huge success at the Milford on Sea Community Centre.Some were sceptical about such an event but Robert performed with such humour and enthusiasm that all were agreed it was an excellent evening. Will certainly book him again....read less
C. Jones
2/16/2022 - Facebook
A magical, mysterious, baffling evening's entertainment delivered with wit and charm - a huge success at the Milford on Sea Community Centre. Some were sceptical about such an event but Robert performed with such humour and enthusiasm that all were agreed...read moreA magical, mysterious, baffling evening's entertainment delivered with wit and charm - a huge success at the Milford on Sea Community Centre. Some were sceptical about such an event but Robert performed with such humour and enthusiasm that all were agreed it was an excellent evening. Will certainly book him again....read less
D. Lodrick
8/25/2021 - Facebook
Robert performed at both of our wedding events in August 2021 a week apart and wowed the guests both times. He was an absolute hit with children and adults alike and performed some mind-blowing magic. We highly recommend Robert for...read moreRobert performed at both of our wedding events in August 2021 a week apart and wowed the guests both times. He was an absolute hit with children and adults alike and performed some mind-blowing magic. We highly recommend Robert for any function, from weddings to corporate, he will arrive and perform amazingly.read less
C. Chapman
1/24/2022 - Facebook
My wife and I were lucky enough to have Robert perform at our wedding in December and he was absolutely fantastic. So many people have said how good he was and were left amazed by his performances. I can say...read moreMy wife and I were lucky enough to have Robert perform at our wedding in December and he was absolutely fantastic. So many people have said how good he was and were left amazed by his performances. I can say first hand that I completely agree after some of the mind blowing magic he did with us. He even left us a framed playing card from one of the tricks which was a lovely touch.
My wife was a little sceptical about having a magician but we are both delighted we went for Robert. Anyone sat on the fence about booking him should definitely go for it…a brilliant act and undoubtedly a highlight of our big day. 10/10read less
A. Fraser
6/05/2022 - Google
Robert was fantastic from the initial booking right through to on the day the magic was amazing the guests were fully engrossed and loved to call him back to show them more the children were lost for words and loved...read moreRobert was fantastic from the initial booking right through to on the day the magic was amazing the guests were fully engrossed and loved to call him back to show them more the children were lost for words and loved every second! Thank you for making our event such a huge success!read less
S. Day
2/26/2022 - Google
This man was AMAZING!!!!I honestly couldn't get over how brilliant he was with all my guests and the time and care he spent with everyone, especially my young nephews who were so amazed in the world of magic 🎩My party...read moreThis man was AMAZING!!!!I honestly couldn't get over how brilliant he was with all my guests and the time and care he spent with everyone, especially my young nephews who were so amazed in the world of magic 🎩My party was absolutely amazing but Robert made it even more magical ✨ 💛read less
E. Moody-Stuart
6/08/2022 - Google
What a great entertainer, fascinating all ages and working a very varied crowd brilliantly at our 100 birthday party - thank you again Robert
N. Howard
9/07/2021 - Facebook
We booked Robert after being told about him by our wedding photographer who’d seen him at another wedding (and subsequently hired him when she got married)….all I can say is ‘wow’…how does he do it??!! He is so friendly and...read moreWe booked Robert after being told about him by our wedding photographer who’d seen him at another wedding (and subsequently hired him when she got married)….all I can say is ‘wow’…how does he do it??!! He is so friendly and got everyone’s attention at the different tables to perform his magic tricks. I was watching so closely to try and catch him out…! He really is performing magic!! He did a variety of tricks and everyone was open mouthed trying to figure out how he had done them….he has been a real talking point even days after the wedding our guests have been saying how amazing he was. Robert….thank you SO much for making our big day super special!read less
B. Baker
9/04/2021 - Facebook
We had booked Robert as a surprise for the bride & groom. From the get go, he was brilliant, the first conversation went so well, he asked all the info and went with whatever worked for us, we even had to...read moreWe had booked Robert as a surprise for the bride & groom. From the get go, he was brilliant, the first conversation went so well, he asked all the info and went with whatever worked for us, we even had to change timings not long before the wedding and he done it with no problems at all!
The guests absolutely loved it, kept everyone entertained whilst the Bride & Groom had their photos done. Then surprised them when they arrived back to party.
We had booked the 2 hour package, which was well worth the price. All our guests were talking about the performances after he left and also the next morning at breakfast.
Thanks again Robert!read less
The versatility of my magic (remember that bit where I said I use sleight of hand, memory techniques, psychological reading and hypnotic suggestion?) means I can entertain whilst mingling with guests during a reception, between the dinner tables as well as a stand-up mind-reading cabaret show.
I have a varied repertoire of material and constantly adapt what I’m performing (literally group by group, table by table and person by person) to ensure they see the material that will make the biggest impact on them. I make an effort to remember names and what they’ve already seen, the goal is to come to them and add more layers on – pushing the boundaries further with each visit.
And BOOM!, instant talking point. From freaking out teenagers with some Dynamo style close-up magic, controlling minds like an un-bearded Derren Brown or dazzling the OAPs with dealing a Royal Flush from a shuffled deck of cards. And no, I can’t come to the casino with you afterwards! Magic has been my primary source of income since 2006, those skillz really do pay the billz.
Hang on, dealing poker hands to OAPs…?! Yes. Trust me, they may seem harmless sitting there with their blue-rinse and wearing their Sunday best – but sensing the opportunity of winning big at next Tuesday’s bridge club turns even the quietest pensioner into a raging card-shark. (Legal note, this paragraph has been exaggerated for sales purposes – but I have studied card cheating techniques and even given talks on this subject at numerous WI groups!)
Sounds brilliant, doesn’t it? Too blooming right it does. You want to book me now, don’t you? Well, you should. Other people have and they all agreed they were glad they did. I know that for a fact – I did a survey.
Well, get on and contact me for a quote, or drop me an email, or even give me a call. Or WhatsApp, Skype, FaceTime, Zoom. (Please note: you can no longer fax me, it’s not 1987 any more.)
Neither can you send an owl. I’m not Harry Potter, and I didn’t go to Hogwarts. Grow up. By the way, never book a magician who hilariously adjusts their Facebook profile to say they studied at Hogwarts. Trust me on that one.
Private parties, wedding and corporate entertainment
So as a quick recap I’m a full-time, fully insured (with £5 million cover) professional mind-reader and magician. You can rest assured that your guests will be in capable hands seeing some amazing entertainment. When you book me I will issue you with a formal contract/invoice, payments go through my business bank account, and I can even accept credit card. This gives you peace of mind that you are dealing with an experienced professional.
I’m based in Berkshire, and therefore have easy access to London (either along the M4 or the train – did you know it’s just half hour from Reading Central to London Paddington?!). I can get around the Home Counties with ease, pop down to the South Coast, and Birmingham and Bristol aren’t too far either.
I regularly entertain all across the UK, as well as the occasional international event. Please don’t be put off thinking that I will not be able to attend because of the location of your event, and should I not be able to get to your event (either because the travel is prohibitive or because of existing commitments) I am happy to ask if any of my colleagues are available for you. Anyone I recommend would be a magician that I know personally and likely worked with before, and therefore I would be happy to personally recommend. I would also ask them to respect my pricing.
You can book me with confidence, having turned full-time professional in 2006 I have a wealth of experience and should the worst happen I have £5 million Public Liability Insurance. Seriously though, how I’m going to cause £5 million of damage doing card tricks is beyond me.
To put it another way, I’m not a hobbyist earning a few extra quid on a Saturday afternoon, but an experienced professional magician; and therefore I provide you with a top quality professional service. To put it even more simply, the boring stuff is taken care of so you can get on and enjoy yourself.
Give your guests an experience to remember
As an experienced magician my performance style is as entertaining as it is baffling and creates a fantastic experience for your guests. The style is full of comedy and hands on interaction, as well as creating memories your guests will remember for years to come.
By remembering names and what tricks I show them so as I mingle with them I can build on the experience and it becomes a lot more personal to them. Funnily enough people think that remembering names is a trick, it isn’t I just take notice of what people say to me – though I still regularly forget why I went into the kitchen or where I put my car keys. Saying that, if I bump into you in Tesco’s the next day it’s likely I’ll have no idea who you are. It’s to do with techniques I use for short-term memory, versus long-term memory. But here isn’t the place to get into such details, you just want to know that you’re booking someone who considers these details important.
If you’ve read this far down and haven’t yet convinced you to book me then please drop me an email and ask. Look forward to showing you some magic soon.