Hello! I’m Robert Bone, and I’m a full-time professional magician and mind-reader living right here in Berkshire.
I entertain at weddings, parties and corporate events all around the county (and beyond), primarily with close-up magic (typically mingling with guests around a reception) or with my stand-up cabaret show. I like to say that I entertain with demonstrations of sleight of hand, memory feats, psychological reading and hypnotic suggestion. Looks a little odd written down, but when I combine it together it creates an exciting, fresh, lively and intellectually stimulating genre of entertainment. Perfect for creating a talking point at any event.
It’s also good fun, very entertaining, creates a talking point, and gives your guests a memory of the event by giving them a personal experience of magic and mind-reading right in front of them – and often in their very own hands.
A Premium Magician Living in Berkshire
I have lived in Berkshire since 2007 (currently in a lovely little village between Reading and Newbury, though I grew up in Hampshire so not a million miles away, and still regularly make the trip down the M3). Because I regularly need to travel nationally to perform I welcome parties and events that are on my “home turf”, and fortunately Berkshire is home to many fantastic venues.
I am the recommended supplier for many local venues, and have performed at weddings and events at pretty much every major (and quite a lot of smaller) wedding venues within Berkshire. Although I can turn up to a venue I’ve never been to in any part of the country and perform, if it’s a local venue I have been to before there I naturally advantages.
Being local it won’t be far for me to travel – and hence no travel surcharge will apply. Even if it’s a venue I haven’t been to before it’s likely I’ll at least know the area, and the best route of travel (and alternative routes should there be traffic problems). With venues I have been to before I know where to park, the layout of the rooms, where I can store my equipment safely, and often how the manager runs events there; in fact I know many of the event coordinators at the venues, and can work with them so that everything flows. (This can include working with the kitchen and front of house staff to ensure everything runs smoothly – something you don’t notice when it’s does well, but your guests will if its not!)
As well as the larger county towns of Reading and Newbury, there are plenty of great venues in Slough, Windsor, Wokingham , Maidenhead, Bracknell and Ascot.
Interactive Close-Up Magic and Mindreading
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 am covered by £5 million Public Liability Insurance.
£5 million?! What’s the worst that could happen? Well, you could book another magician with no inter-person skills, that’s what. And that would be bad! 😉
Booking me means you can rest assured that your guests will be in capable hands seeing some amazing entertainment. Whether your guests all know each other, or are strangers and need something to break the ice (such as two different families at a wedding being forced to mingle at the afternoon reception), my interactive performance (whether on stage or close-up) is a real conversation starter.
Some Random Reviews
- Donna P.
We had Robert to amuse our guests at our multi- generational party on Saturday. We knew he would be good but he was AMAZING. So friendly but always professional. He totally blew our minds with his close up magic. I would highly recommend him for any event. He tailored everything to suit all ages (we had guests ranging in age from 2-90). Thankyou Robert for being such an essential part of our party. We hope to see you again sometime. Best wishes from Trudy, Donna, the Powell crew and all of our guests. - Donna P. - 14 Nov 2023
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- Katy P.
I hired Robert for a work Christmas party and received nothing but positive reviews regarding his performance after the party. Here is a few: "A great evening was had by all and the magician was truly impressive" "The magic man was incredible – brilliant find. Even though we watched him like a hawk you couldn’t catch him out and his last trick with the drawings/books was amazing!" "The magician was very impressive but still wake at night wondering HOW." Recommend Robert for any weddings/parties/corporate functions and I will deffo be keeping him in mind for future events for sure! - Katy P. - 04 Dec 2023
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- Vanessa L.
My husband had seen Robert another event and he blew his mind.We then booked Robert for a party we were organising and entertained the adults (as well as the kids). Robert is so lovely, friendly, professional and above all else a master with his magic. He was the highlight of our evening. I would highly recommend for any party, dinner or event. Thank you Robert will definitely be booking again in the future . - Vanessa L. - 12 Jan 2024
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- Alastair C.
I recently hired Robert for a corporate event and couldn't have been happier with the experience. His magic tricks were mind-blowing and kept the guests thoroughly entertained. Robert seamlessly interacted with everyone, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere. His charming personality and witty humor added to the enjoyment, making him a true highlight of the event. If you're looking for a unique and interactive way to add excitement to your next corporate event, I highly recommend Robert Bone. He's a true professional who will leave your guests amazed and wanting more! - Alastair C. - 02 Mar 2024
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- Carol B.
I booked Robert for the Surrey Ambulance Retirement Association reunion this year. He was very professional, mingling with ease amongst our guests and blowing them away with his skills. Everyone was amazed and were still talking about him and his magic the rest of the weekend. We would love to have you back Robert! - Carol B. - 08 Nov 2023
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- Gemma W.
We booked Robert for our works Christmas lunch. We were only gathering in a local pub so had no idea how it would work, but it was such a great experience. Robert put everyone at ease and entertained the many different personalities etc. It really elevated the event. Everyone was amazed by the tricks and the show 😉. All 22 of us would highly recommend him for any gatherings! - Gemma W. - 02 Jan 2024
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- Zoe B.
Robert gets a 10/10 for me....absolutely incredible a real entertainer. He mingled with everyone & blew our minds with his magic!! A lovely genuine man with a great talent I would not hesitate to recommend him. This is already the second time we have used him & I'm pretty sure it wont be the last!!! Thank you Robert. Take Care x - Zoe B. - 09 Dec 2023
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- Zoe a.
Wow is all we can say you were brilliant and everyone was amazed by you! - Zoe a. - 05 Nov 2023
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- Rob
It was a fabulous evening and your magic was exceptional . How the hell do you do it? It’s total magic.
Very, very impressed - Rob - 05 Jan 2024
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- Annabet
They absolutely loved your magic! Many people said brilliant things about you and I think their families wish they had been there!
Many thanks and Happy Christmas! - Annabet - 18 Dec 2023
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- JStans1985
We hired Rob for a chairty ball and are over the moon with him. He was very competitive on rates, great communication prior, but most importantly his magic was unbelievable. Laughter and shocked cheers were heard around the room all evening and when he came to our table, the tricks did not disappoint. Do not hesitate to hire Rob for any event - JStans1985 - 09 Dec 2023
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- Claudia
Roberts performance at our Christmas party was amazing! His seamless blend of humour and mesmerising illusions captivated everyone in attendance, making it a memorable experience for our guests. Highly recommend for any event seeking magical entertainment! - Claudia - 11 Dec 2023
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- Trudy
Thank you so much for yesterday. It was fantastic to meet you.
Absolutely everyone who saw you said how amazing you were and how much it made the night for them. - Trudy - 12 Nov 2023
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- Rebecca C.
I booked Robert for the Thames Valley Triathletes Awards Dinner evening. It was a new thing for us to do and we weren't disappointed. Everyone absolutely loved it and were totally amazed. I cannot recommend highly enough. Robert was brilliant. - Rebecca C. - 20 Oct 2023
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- Laura H.
Robert came to my daughter's wedding reception last night. He was amazing doing his close magic tricks around the tables and later mingling with the all our guests. People didn't stop talking about the tricks he performed. Just brilliant. Highly recommend. Thanks Robert, excellent entertainment! - Laura H. - 26 Oct 2023
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- aaron m.
Fantastic magic and kept approx 100 guests entertained for 2 hours. He went above and beyond to ensure the night was a success!!! Highly recommended and will 100% use again in the future!! - aaron m. - 24 Feb 2024
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- Catriona P.
It was a pleasure to liaise with Robert. Myself and all my guests thoroughly enjoyed his close up magic and I would highly recommend him. - Catriona P. - 12 Nov 2023
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- Sam
We have had some really positive feedback for our Christmas events, Have an excellent Christmas and happy New Year. - Sam - 20 Dec 2023
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- Lilly E.
Robert was very entertaining- made all of the guests feel at ease and amazed them with his magic tricks. Woukd definitely recommend - Lilly E. - 06 Jan 2024
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- Eamonn O.
Excellent magician - Eamonn O. - 11 Feb 2024
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- Kerryn A.
We first saw Robert at a good friend's wedding where he was their toastmaster too - which was different from what I'd seen before and he was outstanding at both. his mindreading is what still staggers me!! We enjoyed him so much that we booked him for our own wedding just last week. He was sensational. Loads of great feedback from our guests and tons of shocks and wows on the day too. I his website and his videos (though they show his ability) to me do not do him justice so I'll certainly be sharing any images or footage with him once I get any back from our wedding photographers - who were also outstanding so should have some good stuff for me to post here once I get it back from them. Thank you Robert for such a great day !! It truly was our best day ever Kerryn and Max 🙂 - Kerryn A. - 17 Oct 2023
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Events Beyond Berkshire
Although I live in Berkshire I am not limited to the Home Counties; I perform at weddings, corporate hospitality events, awards galas, exhibitions and private parties across the UK (and even internationally). I can entertain whilst mingling with your guests during a reception, between the dinner tables as well as a stand-up cabaret show.
An advantage of being based in Berkshire is the easy access to London. I travel into central London by train; it’s less than 30 minutes to Paddington from Reading Station, with trains leaving every five minutes; then it’s just a short hop on the Tube. It’s crazy to think that getting to a venue in central London is quicker and easier than somewhere such as Southampton – especially when having to find somewhere to park is taken into account.
A Unique Experience For Your Guests
Whether I’m performing close-up magician or mind-reading cabaret, my performance is as entertaining as it is baffling and creates a fantastic experience for your guests. My style is full of comedy (not cheesy!) and hands on interaction leading to big reactions, my goal is to create a memory your guests will remember for years to come.
I perform close-up magic in a variety of settings; whether mixing in a reception, at the dinner table, stand-up on stage or promote your company at a trade show or exhibition.
Berkshire Magician for Dinner Parties, Weddings and Exhibitions
Contact me now to discuss how I can make your event a magical occasion. Email [email protected], complete the Quote Request form or call direct on 07930 420 257.
Being local I am also happy to meet up to discuss your event, using my experience to work out how to make the maximum impact on your guests and ensure your event runs smoothly – and give a quick demonstration of some magic. For convenience I am also able to have a virtual meeting over Zoom or Skype. Let me know a convenient time and we’ll have a chat.