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.)
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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.
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.
R. Deakin
8/22/2021 - Google
We got married on 21 August 2021. We hired Robert for the day not only as a magician but also as master of ceremonies and he did an absolutely fantastic job of both, he announced us very well and...read moreWe got married on 21 August 2021. We hired Robert for the day not only as a magician but also as master of ceremonies and he did an absolutely fantastic job of both, he announced us very well and professionally and kept everyone entertained throughout the day with magic at the tables. His afternoon show was unbelievably good with plenty of humour to keep everyone entertained and we can't speak highly enough of him and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone and everyone. We would both like to thank him from the bottom of our hearts for making the day run so smoothly.read less
K. Fry
5/22/2018 - Facebook
We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Robert at our wedding. He made our day a truly memorable one and was a huge hit with all our guests. He is truly talented and will blow you away with his magic...read moreWe had the absolute pleasure of meeting Robert at our wedding. He made our day a truly memorable one and was a huge hit with all our guests. He is truly talented and will blow you away with his magic and more. Robert i thankyou so much on behalf of myself, my husband and all our guests.read less
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.
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
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
J. Pollard
5/24/2021 - Facebook
Still trying to get our heads round the Rubik Cube trick from Saturday eve! Second time seeing Robert in action. First time at my 50th and now for second time at a 21st party. Still brilliant, still so entertaining and still...read moreStill trying to get our heads round the Rubik Cube trick from Saturday eve! Second time seeing Robert in action. First time at my 50th and now for second time at a 21st party. Still brilliant, still so entertaining and still so frustrating 😂
Highly recommended-thank you Robertread less
L. Milne
9/21/2021 - Facebook
Robert was brilliant! Saw him at a friends party and it was so clever, and he’s very funny with it and Greta personality. Very much recommend for an event!
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
C. Lindsey
7/27/2019 - Facebook
Robert attended my husbands 50th 20th July 2019 he was an absolute hit with everyone. Would throughly recommend and would invite back if we had another party.
C. Rees
1/24/2020 - Facebook
We hired Robert for our wedding in Sept 2018. It was a last min decision, but a decision I'm so glad we made. He kept us well entertained and frankly blew my mind. His performance was flawless, and he was...read moreWe hired Robert for our wedding in Sept 2018. It was a last min decision, but a decision I'm so glad we made. He kept us well entertained and frankly blew my mind. His performance was flawless, and he was professional, courteous and a nice guy. My wedding photographer was so impressed (and she has seen many magicians) booked him for her own wedding. Book him, you wont regret it 🙂read less
D. Ellis
9/21/2021 - Facebook
Absolutely blows your mind with his magic!! Seen him twice now and would definitely recommend him to anyone!!
Z. Burnett
9/10/2018 - Facebook
I would have no hesitation in recommending Robert to anyone for an event. He attended my hubbys 40th birthday party this weekend. He was engaging, entertaining & quite frankly amazing. All our guests were blown away with his magic &...read moreI would have no hesitation in recommending Robert to anyone for an event. He attended my hubbys 40th birthday party this weekend. He was engaging, entertaining & quite frankly amazing. All our guests were blown away with his magic & what a lovely man. Highly recommend him. Thank you so much for Saturday you were awesome Robert. 😊👍🏻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
M. Brooks
8/28/2021 - Google
We booked Robert for our wedding which was supposed to be in April 2020 but due to covid we had to delay several times. We finally managed to get married this July and to say Robert was amazing is not...read moreWe booked Robert for our wedding which was supposed to be in April 2020 but due to covid we had to delay several times. We finally managed to get married this July and to say Robert was amazing is not doing him justice! From start to finish he's been incredibly flexible in the hardest of times for the wedding/event industry and we couldn't be more thankful. His performance on the day was amazing and every guest had nothing but good things to say about the magic he preformed and his personality. We couldn't recommend him enough for you to book his services our guests are still trying to figure out how he pulled of certain tricks! Just wanted to finish with big thank you to Robert for helping and being a massive part of our big day!
Many thanks, Matthew and Amy!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
T. Elgar
3/01/2020 - Facebook
Robert is an excellent and highly entertaining Mentalist and Magician. We had him over for my wife’s 40th birthday party with friends and family and everyone said how much they enjoyed it, impressed and how professional they found Robert. Highly recommended!
S. Hobbs
6/03/2021 - Google
I held my Daughter’s 21st Birthday party in our garden, restrictions lifted to enable this to happen. Gazebos at the ready as we had plenty of downpours however much fun was had by all. Not least a massive thank you...read moreI held my Daughter’s 21st Birthday party in our garden, restrictions lifted to enable this to happen. Gazebos at the ready as we had plenty of downpours however much fun was had by all. Not least a massive thank you to the wonderful Robert, who did not disappoint. Robert you were amazing from the minute we booked you right through to the minute you left the party itself. It was seamless, contact, booking, all the right information at the right time, expectations, the party itself and clear instructions for payment etc. You offer a very competitive price, and every penny spent was worth your weight in gold. Our guests talked about you coming, laughed and were amazed at your talent and magic surprises during the party and haven’t stopped talking about you since. Honestly would recommend you to all my friends colleagues and family and can’t wait to find an excuse to invite you along again. Sophie at 21 was absolutely overwhelmed and pleased you came so clearer you cater for all ages and all occasions. Thank you so much and hope you ears didn’t burn too much afterread less
D. Ellis
9/21/2021 - Google
A massive thank you to Robert for entertaining my friends at my 50th. We’d booked him some years before at our Wedding where he amazed the guests with his magic and hypnosis. This time was no different! A great guy...read moreA massive thank you to Robert for entertaining my friends at my 50th. We’d booked him some years before at our Wedding where he amazed the guests with his magic and hypnosis. This time was no different! A great guy with an awesome talent for wowing on lookers. I’d highly recommend him to anyone thinking of entertaining and wants to add something a bit unique.read less
J. Trask
8/04/2019 - Facebook
Would recommend Rob for any event!Audience participation and engagement was amazing from the start! My dad found him for our wedding back in April and at first I was hesitant but so thankful he was there!!
R. Peirson
6/13/2021 - Google
We wanted to do something a little different and provide a little 'wow' factor - and Robert certainly delivered! Right from the first moment when we had a zoom call to discuss what we were looking for we were...read moreWe wanted to do something a little different and provide a little 'wow' factor - and Robert certainly delivered! Right from the first moment when we had a zoom call to discuss what we were looking for we were both very impressed with Robert.
Communications in advance of the day were clear and accurate, Robert was very easy to work with to make arrangements.
Arrival was perfectly timed and Roberts calm and polite manner worked well with us and our guests. The tricks and engagement were perfect, and always had a little twist to keep us on our toes as he worked his way round our guests, on more than one occasion I thought I'd worked it out only to be thrown off in a totally different direction, and I know I wasn't the only one! The trick at the end engaged all our guests and as the days have gone since the event I'd had a few propose their solutions as to 'how he did that' - I think my Brother is still checking the rubber band!!
Robert was excellent, my only disappointment is that I didn't follow him round all of our guests and see more brilliant tricks!
I'd have no hesitation in recommending Robert or indeed booking him again for another event.
Thanks 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.
