As a professional corporate entertainer I can provide a stand-up cabaret show for your event. In fact I have two completely different shows (as well as lots of other short bits – great for when I’m asked to compere and host events!) With a variety of package options and lengths these shows can be tailored to fit your event to perfection.
The shows are full of comedy, and suitable for all ages; but it has been produced primarily for the corporate after-dinner sector. From 5 minutes to two 45 minutes halves; and from 7 people (yes, really – and I was one of them!) to hundreds. The shows’ adaptability means that they can be customised to your individual needs and requirements.
It isn’t just limited to corporate events, and I’ve performed cabaret at private parties, Christmas dinners, anniversaries, as well as played public theatres and ticketed events; and a whole host of other occasions with friends and families gathering to enjoy themselves.
Mind Reading Stand-Up Cabaret Show
The show is called “Robert Bone – Demonstrator of Extra-Sensory Curiosities” and has a modern contemporary feel to it. However, does not contain big illusions, doves, dancing girls, sequins, frilly shirts and grinning assistants. It does contain fantastic mind reading and features plenty of interaction with the audience as a whole.
He demonstrated a well-filled arsenal of skills and techniques, allowing him to bombard the audience with prestige that virtually all hit their intended targets.
The show will engage your guests through-out with a combination of mind-reading and magic. It will stun your audience, and leave them entertained and talking long after the show.
Interaction with the audience is required, as is the occasional helper, but at no time is anyone made to look foolish or ridiculed. This interaction brings the magic closer to the hearts and minds of your audience, and raises it above the traditional style of “watch the magician show off”. In fact, often it is the spectators who do the mind-reading.
[He] had a delightfully affable air that appeared to make his participants feel relaxed, and an easy charm.
Newbury Weekly News
Depending on the type of event you are organising I can also perform close-up magic prior to the show to help make the whole event truly magical.
This can be combined in a package designed to fit your requirements, and entire evening packages are available. This can include mingling with guests on arrival, circulating around the dinner tables, then finishing with the full mind-reading cabaret.
Some Random Reviews
- Tracy B.
I know many say “blown away” but honestly, that doesn’t even begin to describe how Jeff and I felt having seen Robert in action at the Roseate Hotel in Reading. From the very beginning he had us all captivated with his slight of hand card tricks, fantastic sense of humour and incredible mind reading skill. The magic just kept on coming and the amount of preparation required must have been something else. Robert has a knack of getting you all so involved in the event that the magic and mind reading have you sat wondering “how did he DO that!” even long after the evening has finished We cannot wait to attend another of Robert’s events and would wholeheartedly recommend Robert to any corporate organization wishing to wow their potential clientele at exhibitions or to individuals who are looking for that little something different for a family occasion … you won’t be disappointed … you WILL be left wondering HOW HE DID IT !! - Tracy B. - 07 Aug 2025
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- Samantha S.
Robert was absolutely incredible at my friend’s HenFest do! From start to finish he had everyone hooked, we were blown away by what he did. To be totally honest, we were all completely mind-fcked* (in the best way possible!).
Everyone was talking about it for the rest of the night and we are still trying to figure out how he did it. He made the evening unforgettable and brought so much fun and amazement to the party. Couldn’t recommend him enough!) - Samantha S. - 25 Aug 2025
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- Charlie M.
We had Robert come and perform for a small group of us at my dad’s 70th, and he was absolutely fantastic. As it was a surprise for my dad he came straight from his car ready with a deck of cards for a trick as soon as he walked through the door! He was super friendly, funny, and completely blew our minds with his tricks. It was such an intimate setting, but he made it feel like a full-on show — loads of laughs and plenty of jaw-dropping moments. We were all sat there trying to figure out how on earth he did it — no chance. My dad was grinning from ear to ear the whole time, which says it all really. If you’re after something fun and memorable for a celebration, Robert’s your guy. Can’t recommend him enough! - Charlie M. - 02 Nov 2025
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- Hannah M.
We hired Robert to entertain guests after our wedding ceremony and honestly we couldn’t have made a better decision. Robert is fantastic! Everyone was amazed and we have had so much amazing feedback from our guests. Even the kids were mesmerised by Robert and his magic! Everyone loved him and our only wish was that we booked him for longer! I wouldn’t hesitate to book Robert again for any event and could not recommend him to people enough. - Hannah M. - 14 Oct 2025
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- Steve S.
I’ve seen Robert Bone perform his magic on multiple occasions and I’ve always been impressed by his level of skill, professionalism, preparation, and the way he uses his brilliant sense of humour to tie it all together and make his magic especially entertaining. Most recently, I was lucky enough to get my friend and I tickets to Robert’s exclusive show in Reading. To say we enjoyed ourselves would be an understatement. Robert kept us entertained and laughing from start to finish. The tricks and feats of mind reading he pulled off were superb and mind blowing, and had us asking “how did he do that” all night long! I can’t imagine the amount of preparation that must go on behind the scenes to make everything so smooth and seamless in Robert’s performances. Whether you’re thinking of hiring him to entertain the guests at your wedding or family event, to wow the guests at your corporate event, or thinking of getting tickets to one of his shows, you won’t be disappointed and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Robert to you. - Steve S. - 10 Jul 2025
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- Alice K.
Amazing amazing stuff! Robert has us all stumped and confused and shocked! Very very entertaining, not only the magic but the whole performance !! - Alice K. - 16 Oct 2025
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- Char W.
Robert was great and really entertained everyone in the office - thanks so much - Char W. - 02 Oct 2025
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- Sophie R.
What a hoot! Everyone loved you Robert. Thank you for being apart of our special day and entertaining all our friends and family. I still don’t know how you did any of those tricks. - Sophie R. - 24 Sep 2025
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- MissP
We had Robert for a 40th Vegas themed party! He was brilliant I would highly recommend Robert to entertain the guest's! 🙂 - MissP - 08 Oct 2025
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- Megan C.
Robert performed some magic at my wedding and it went down really well! The guests really enjoyed it and I was honestly baffled by some of his magic tricks. I'd highly recommend for any small or large event - Megan C. - 18 Aug 2025
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- Helen C.
Robert attended our company winter offsite and everyone was blown away by his abilities of magic. He did a mix of slight of hand card tricks and mind reading in small groups which was very entertaining. As a last minute request he changed his act to do a performance in front of the whole team (50 people) which I was very grateful for. We found Robert very professional, a good laugh and totally talented and versatile. His engaging, enthusiastic personality was awesome and I would defiantly hire him again and highly recommend him for small or large, private or corporate events. - Helen C. - 10 Dec 2025
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- Conservation R.
We hired Robert for our Businesses 25th Birthday (Jamie Briggs Removals & Storage), he was brilliant with all of our clients, friends and family. from young to old, he knew how to read the room and introduce his magic to them. Robert added a lot to our event and has certainly made it memorable for all that attended. We had Robert for 2 hours and he showed so many different types of tricks, such a good product he has and would highly recommend for any event! - Conservation R. - 01 Sep 2025
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- Jo F.
We were privileged to attend one of Robert’s shows in Reading this month. His professionalism and expertise was outstanding. We were thoroughly entertained and on the edge of our seats for the whole show. Had such a fantastic evening and don’t want it to end. We have been talking about it ever since. Thank you Robert - Jo F. - 29 Jul 2025
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- Amy B.
What can I say absoloutly fantastic myself and my husband booked Robert for our wedding and we couldn't be happier he ran the day which all went smoothly he gave advice in things he knew would/wouldn't work and on the day I didn't worry about a single thing i had no idea what time of day it was i just went with it and was fully emersed and relaxed then the magic WOW! Incredible dont hesitate BOOK ROBERT ❤️ x - Amy B. - 12 Sep 2025
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- Rich F.
Robert was brilliant. Exactly what I was looking for at our wedding... the man to keep the energy up in that bridge between the wedding breakfast and the evening stuff. Mums, Dads, kids and cynical old blokes were wowed by his great close-up magic, and natural charming approach at each table. Would definitely book again, but would rather my marriage lasted....!!! - Rich F. - 20 Aug 2025
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- Kayleigh
Fantastic entertainer. Robert had everyone at our Summer Sizzler in equal measures of awe, amazement and wonder. We cannot wait to organise another event just to invite him back! - Kayleigh - 20 Aug 2025
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- Carys B.
Robert came to our wedding reception and was absolutely incredible! He was a massive hit with all the guests, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect addition to the day. - Carys B. - 13 Nov 2025
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- Vincenza A.
A round of applause to Robert Bone. His magic was amazing and his mind reading skills were incredible. Thoroughly entertaining. A night to remember. - Vincenza A. - 15 Dec 2025
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- Phil a.
Robert Bone performed at the Taunton School Year 13 leavers ball in June 2025. He was part of an ensemble of entertainment we had booked for the evening and was absolutely brilliant; moving amoungst the attendees during informal drinks at the reception and then table by table during the dinner. The event was “black tie” and his magic tricks were entirely appropriate and engaging. We were all transfixed by his card tricks which completely outsmarted us all. This applied to the students too, who we could see from our table really enjoying each trick then trying to work out how he did it!! Thanks Robert for being such a brilliant addition to the evening’s entertainment. Fiona Harvey - on behalf of the year 13 ball committee - Phil a. - 02 Aug 2025
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- Stephen F.
Robert brought his fantastic magic to our wedding party which everyone seemed to love, young & old. He mingled with the guests effortlessly & everyone was talking about it afterwards. His comms were excellent & we would highly recommend. - Stephen F. - 15 Oct 2025
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- Emily B.
Robert was absolutely incredible at our charity dinner. Would highly recommend anyone to book him. - Emily B. - 16 Sep 2025
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- Leah &.
Robert was absolutely incredible! I hired him as the magician for my party and he completely blew my guests away with his craft and wizardry. His tricks were mind-bending, his presence was engaging, and he had the perfect mix of humour and charm to keep everyone entertained from start to finish. Guests are still talking about how amazed they were! If you want to add a real “wow” factor to your event, Robert is the magician to book. Truly unforgettable. Thanks you so much Robert and look forward to seeing you again soon! - Leah &. - 01 Oct 2025
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- Fester L.
Robert Bone Demonstrator of Extra-Sensory Curiosities The Roseate – 9 July 2025 We had the pleasure of attending a private event with Robert Bone at The Roseate in Reading this summer, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment he began, Robert captivated the room with an extraordinary mix of magic, card tricks, illusion and mind reading – all delivered with charm, wit and a great sense of fun. What made the evening especially memorable was the way Robert involved the audience from the outset. His ability to engage with everyone and make us feel part of the performance left us constantly amazed and created an atmosphere that was both exciting and intimate. Every trick built on the last, leaving us astonished and wondering “how in earth did he do that?”. Robert is not only a highly skilled magician but also a fantastic entertainer who knows how to connect with his audience. I would highly recommend him for any private gathering, corporate event, or special occasion where you want to add a touch of wonder and create lasting memories. Jason Bicknell - Fester L. - 17 Sep 2025
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- Gordon B.
Robert was amazing and really added value to my 70th birthday party. Everyone loved his magic. - Gordon B. - 08 Aug 2025
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- Eleanor T.
We hired Robert for our company Christmas party and we were really impressed with his performance. Everyone was blown away by his close-up magic and mindreading and the reactions around the room were priceless. He mixed effortlessly with our guests and created a brilliant atmosphere all evening. Several people who were initially sceptical ended up following him around because they wanted to see more! Professional, engaging, and genuinely impressive. We were all really impressed and would highly recommend him for any event. - Eleanor T. - 10 Dec 2025
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- Ovirup D.
I had the pleasure of attending Robert Bone’s magic show this week, and it was nothing short of spellbinding. Robert masterfully blended classic sleight-of-hand tricks with astonishing mind-reading acts, all delivered with impeccable showmanship. What truly set the evening apart was his brilliant storytelling woven through each performance. He revived some timeless magic tricks but gave them a fresh twist with engaging, modern narratives that kept everyone hooked from start to finish. His connection with the audience was outstanding — every person in the room felt involved and part of the magic. The highlight was undoubtedly the kicker ending, which was so well thought out and flawlessly executed that it left the entire audience in awe. If you’re looking for a night of wonder, laughter, and genuine astonishment, I highly recommend Robert Bone’s show. He’s a true master of his craft. - Ovirup D. - 10 Jul 2025
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- Amanda R.
Robert was absolutely brilliant and we were spellbound with his magic and mind reading. He is a lovely guy and would definitely recommend and rebook him. 10/10 - Amanda R. - 13 Jul 2025
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- Kerry J.
I hired Robert for my sisters hen do, he was absolutely amazing. Can highly recommend to anyone. He was the highlight of the hen do, so engaging, so talented and so much fun. He had us talking about the tricks days later! Not only was he great on the night but the whole booking process was so easy as well. - Kerry J. - 02 Dec 2025
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- Fiona H.
Robert Bone performed at the Taunton School Year 13 leavers ball in June 2025. He was part of an ensemble of entertainment we had booked for the evening and was absolutely brilliant; moving amoungst the attendees during the informal drinks reception and then table by table during the formal dinner. The event was “black tie” and his magic tricks were entirely appropriate and engaging. We were all transfixed by his card tricks which completely outsmarted us all. This applied to the students too, who we could see from our table really enjoying each trick then trying to work out how he did it!! Thanks Robert for being such a brilliant addition to the evening’s entertainment. Fiona Harvey - on behalf of the year 13 ball committee - Fiona H. - 02 Aug 2025
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- Deborah P.
Robert added the magic touches that our Ruby Wedding party needed. He was truly fantastic and had our guests in the palm of his hand, spell bound by what was going on! Since the party everyone has said how good Robert was and what fun they had. - Deborah P. - 17 Nov 2025
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- Anthony C.
Thank you rob for the fantastic magic! At our wedding one of the highlights for us and many guests All I can say is you blow my mind! - Anthony C. - 05 Aug 2025
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He has a quirky persona that deserves to be seen by a larger audience.
Contact me now to discuss how I can make your event a magical occasion. Email [email protected] or call direct on 07930 420 257.