I’m Robert Bone, and I am a professional close-up magician and cabaret mind-reader; and I have been entertaining at weddings, parties and corporate events across Oxfordshire since 2006. My style of magic is a little different to other close-up magicians; I entertain with demonstrations of sleight of hand, memory feats, psychological reading and hypnotic suggestion, and combine it with my unique sense of humour. (And also do some card tricks!)
By adding levels and layers to the presentation it builds through-out the event, as I circulate around your guests I remember their names and even adjust the tricks I perform to ensure it makes the maximum impact on them. It is the perfect entertainment for creating a talking point at almost any event. Mix this my interactive style, unique sense of wit and a persona that grabs attention; and 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. It’s much more than just card tricks.
And what’s more, I live just down the road!
Oxfordshire Prestige Magician
As a full-time professional magician I regularly have to travel nationally to perform at events. I therefore welcome parties that are closer to home (although I must admit I currently live a little few miles over the county border).
Over the years I have performed at all sorts of weddings and events at venues all around Oxfordshire; in Oxford, Banbury, Wallingford, Chipping Norton, Henley-on-Thames, as well as many others. I’ve also appeared on BBC Radio Oxford numerous times, and was labelled Malcolm Boydon’s “resident magician” after performing mind reading live on air.
Oxfordshire Renowned Sleight of Hand Magician
As a close-up magician primarily I perform at corporate hospitality events, awards galas, wedding, and private parties across the UK. I entertain whilst mingling with guests during a reception, or going between the dinner tables (where I liaise with the front of house staff to ensure I don’t interrupt the service, and avoid pouncing on your guests just as they are about to take a forkful of their dinner).
To complement the close-up magic I also perform a stand-up cabaret show. This works well as a package as the show focuses on the area of mind-reading and thought control, so naturally expands on the close-up magic your guests will have already witnessed. It can also be booked as a standalone show, and can range from a short 10 minute show for a small group through to a full evening of stage entertainment.
Book an Established Professional
It’s important to have peace of mind when booking entertainment, and you can book me for your event with full confidence. Firstly you know that with over 15 years of experience as a full-time magician the quality of the entertainment will be high, with a repertoire that has been fully worked in and honed over thousands (yes, really!) of performances.
Secondly the whole process is handled professionally. I issue formal contracts and invoices (payments can be made by credit card), registered as a limited company, have a business bank account and covered by £5 million Public Liability Insurance.
Once you have booked me to you can rest assured that your guests will be in capable hands and will enjoy seeing some amazing entertainment. Whether your guests all know each other, or are strangers and need something to break the ice; my interactive performance (whether on stage or close-up) is a real conversation starter.
Some Random Reviews
- Nicola
Had Robert at our works Christmas party and he was truly amazing, the tricks were absolutely extraordinary. I have had so much feedback since the party, from everyone saying how impressed they were. Robert managed the room exceptionally well and kept everyone entertained. Would definitely use again and would highly recommend to anyone. - Nicola - 06 Dec 2024
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- Lynn R.
Robert Bone entertained us at a U3A celebratory lunch for 120 people. The feedback we had from our members was high praise indeed as he amazed us all with his magic tricks during our reception drinks and throughout lunch circulating around the tables. We will certainly book him again for a similar event and recommend him very highly. - Lynn R. - 10 Apr 2025
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- Richard B.
I would highly recommend hiring Robert to any social event, and I am sure our paths will cross again with future bookings. Robert’s warm and witty personality shines through during his intimate performances and I think his adaptability to different types of personalities (we had a few engineers/developers) made a positive impact during our work event. His slight of hand is as good as anyone’s I’ve seen on TV, and we all loved the twist in the different tricks just when you think you’ve figured out how it’s done or what is going to happen next! - Richard B. - 11 Dec 2024
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- Jordan
We booked Robert for some entertainment at our winter wedding during canapés. After searching for hours and reading reviews we knew Robert would be our man. Rob is a great entertainer who was mingling with all of the guests and tailors his entertainment to suit. He performs loads of different tricks, magic and I suppose what you would call mind reading. I have absolutely no ideal how he pulls of some of his tricks (I’ve scoured the Internet trying to find out how he does it but couldn’t find an answer). I don’t want to dive into to much detail and ruin it so il leave that there. Really nice bloke, guests all liked him as he just walks round dropping in with different guests and groups and everyone looked engrossed in what he was doing. Drove up in an awful storm as well when others didn’t take to the roads. Big thanks mate! - Jordan - 11 Jan 2025
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- Jenna D.
Robert’s talent is just incredible! He’s so kind and funny, and the skill of the magic is just pretty unbelievable - he will leave you speechless!! We’ve had Robert to our wedding, my sisters wedding, and all my mums special birthday party’s as she just loves him! - Jenna D. - 05 Mar 2025
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- Sarah S.
Robert was very entertaining and everyone loved his magic tricks - even those who tried to test his skills! We hope to see you again, Robert - you were brilliant! Thank you! - Sarah S. - 11 Feb 2025
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- Annabel M.
Robert performed at our work Christmas party and wowed everyone with his amazing magic! Even the more cynical amongst the team were really impressed. I'd highly recommend! - Annabel M. - 16 Dec 2024
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- Jordan C.
We booked Robert for some entertainment at our winter wedding during canapés. After searching for hours and reading reviews we knew Robert would be our man. Rob is a great entertainer who was mingling with all of the guests and tailors his entertainment to suit. He performs loads of different tricks, magic and I suppose what you would call mind reading. I have absolutely no ideal how he pulls of some of his tricks (I’ve scoured the Internet trying to find out how he does it but couldn’t find an answer). I don’t want to dive into to much detail and ruin it so il leave that there. Really nice bloke, guests all liked him as he just walks round dropping in with different guests and groups and everyone looked engrossed in what he was doing. Drove up in an awful storm as well when others didn’t take to the roads. Big thanks mate! - Jordan C. - 17 Jan 2025
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- Kate F.
Robert caused an absolute sensation at my birthday party! He worked the room beautifully and had people talking through the evening and beyond about his tricks. And I got a special birthday trick which was amazing!! No photos because everyone was so engrossed in watching him! Really communicative pre event and early arrival on the evening. I can't recommend Robert highly enough. - Kate F. - 21 Mar 2025
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- Nikki C.
Robert is FANTASTIC! He is a consummate professional, witty & charming ....and an INCREDIBLE magician. Our guests tried to second guess him and found he was about 10 steps ahead of them. Very clever card tricks and an extraordinary feat of mind reading marvellousness. - Nikki C. - 03 Nov 2024
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- Chris
Absolutely fantastic. I booked Robert as a wedding gift for close friends to perform during their wedding reception. Beyond the jaw-dropping magic, the professionalism was top class. Every consideration was given as to how to work the room and entertain tables at key times, and everyone was impressed- especially the bride and groom. Thank you Robert, very happy to recommend. - Chris - 28 Jan 2025
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An Experience Your Guests will Remember
My repertoire has been honed and adapted to ensure that it is entertaining as well as baffling, the goal is to create a fantastic experience for your guests. My style is full of comedy and hands on interaction – from borrowing an object from a spectator to plucking a thought right out of their mind. This directly entertains your guests whilst they watch, as well as creating a memory your guests will remember for years to come.
I can perform close-up magic in a variety of settings, whether mixing in a wedding reception, at the dinner table, stand-up on stage or promote your company at an exhibition; in or around the Oxfordshire region.
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. We can also arrange a convenient time to discuss your event; whether that is face to face, or virtually on Zoom or Skype.