Hi, I’m Robert Bone, I’m a professional magician, mind-reader and Demonstrator of Extra-Sensory Curiosities (just a posh way of saying magician!), entertaining at weddings, parties and events all around Surrey.
Although I am most known for my close-up magic, I also perform a mind-reading cabaret show; and I entertain with a combination of sleight of hand, memory techniques, psychological reading and hypnotic suggestion. I like to mix things up, and combining these various methods into a really fun and interactive style of entertainment.
Add in my unique natural wit and it creates an exciting, fresh, lively and intellectually stimulating genre of magic – and sets me apart from other magicians. This is perfect for involving your guests with interactive entertainment (not only do I borrow objects from the spectators, they actively participate in making the magic happen – and even have their thoughts plucked out of their own minds!) Talk about a talking point! 😉
Surrey Renowned Sleight-of-Hand Magician
I’ll be honest, I currently don’t live in Surrey, but just a little over the border in Berkshire. However, it’s “just down the road” and I regularly entertain at venues and private residences across the county. As a professional magician I am regularly asked to travel nationally, so I now class events in Surrey as being on my “home turf”.
I’m often at events in and around the Guildford and Woking areas, and have no issues getting to parts of Surrey that are within the M25. (Although I often think of anything that side of the motorway as London!)
Having turned professional in 2006 I must have performed at pretty much every major wedding and event venue in and around Surrey. The benefit of booking a magician near to you is that they know the area and this reduced the chances of getting lost or stuck in traffic. When arriving at familiar venue I know where to park, the layout of the building, and how the front of house staff like to coordinate their events. (None of this is necessary, but definitely a benefit and adds a little peace of mind to you when organising an event with plenty of moving parts.)
I can entertain whilst mingling with guests during a reception, circulating around dinner tables, and even on stage with my stand-up cabaret show.
Some Random Reviews
- Matthew S.
It doesn’t happen very often in life that you are genuinely blown away by something utterly fantastic, but that is exactly what happened when we booked Robert Bone for Ratcella.Robert is an absolutely amazing magician. A wizard, if I may.The tricks Rob performed throughout the festival were simply ridiculous. Even now, people are still talking about them and trying to work out how on earth he did what he did.Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t on our side for part of the day and we all ended up sheltering under the marquee. In hindsight, that actually worked in Rob’s favour, as it gave him the opportunity to move around the guests, engage with everyone personally and perform his incredible close-up magic at close quarters.The reactions from friends and family said it all. Faces were filled with astonishment, disbelief and wonder. The nervous laughter and giggles that followed each trick came from people simply not being able to comprehend what they had just witnessed.One particular trick Rob performed on me was completely off the charts. It left me and the rest of the guests utterly dumbfounded.What impressed me just as much as the magic itself was Rob’s professionalism. He remembered the names of the people he was performing for and would cleverly refer back to them during later tricks with other guests. It created a personal connection and had everyone laughing even more.And it wasn’t just the adults who were captivated. The magic he performed for the children was thoughtful, engaging and heart-warming. The expressions on their faces were absolutely priceless and worth the booking fee alone.If you are looking for a magician for a wedding, party, festival or corporate event, look no further than Robert Bone. He is incredibly talented, utterly professional and a genuine gentleman.In fact, Rob performed for longer than he needed to because he was so committed to ensuring everyone had a fantastic experience.He brought an extra touch of magic to Ratcella and helped make the event the success it was. I will 100% be booking him again.Thank you, Rob. - Matthew S. - 16 Jun 2026
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- P H.
Robert made a special appearance at our wedding and really enhanced our afternoon! - he was funny, super nice and most importantly blew all of our guests minds!Very highly recommend for booking for your event! - P H. - 25 Jun 2026
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- Aline R.
We thoroughly enjoyed being entertained by Robert at my Mum’s 90th birthday lunch party. Friends and family of all ages were enthralled by the magic and it got everyone talking. As well being a skilled magician, Robert does an amazing job of working a room of people, whether they are seated at tables or standing around chatting. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any type of gathering. - Aline R. - 23 Feb 2026
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- Tony P.
Robert did a presentation on the History of Magic to our group. His enthusiasm and energy had the audience glued to his tricks. One hour flew by we could have listened and watched for hours more. Truly entertaining full of history and the art of slight of hand. I highly recommend booking Robert . - Tony P. - 18 Jun 2026
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- Margaret R.
We had a wonderful time with Robert Bone as our speaker. We learned a little of the history of magicians, picked up some useful hints on how to cheat in cards and were amazed at his mind-reading talents. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon! LEGS, Everton, Hampshire. - Margaret R. - 05 Feb 2026
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- Susan C.
We had a great night being entertained and watched lots of magic while interacting lots too. Would highly recommend! - Susan C. - 17 Jun 2026
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- Sylwester K.
Wow ! I meet Robert last night on Haleon closure party... what a performance that was ! He made me lough and disbelief so many times i cant even count! Highly recomended , top man ! - Sylwester K. - 06 Jun 2026
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- Dan
We hired Robert for our special birthday party and he was such a delight! Robert's friendly and humorous demeanor (and his magical superpowers) made the night so fun! Robert is a great communicator, informative and thoughtful from booking right through to the event - he even stayed longer than planned and made our birthday very special for us and all our guests. Highly recommended!!!! - Dan - 11 Jan 2026
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- Natasha S.
Just wow, Robert was so brilliant. I would highly recommend this artist. My guests were super impressed. Worth every single penny! Book him now! - Natasha S. - 06 Mar 2026
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- Emily C.
Robert is THE best magician I have ever seen. I’ve booked him three times for events over the last 10 years, the last time was last month at our wedding. He wowed all the guests, making sure that everyone had a chance to see his amazing magic. A few of our guests had met Robert at previous parties and were excited to see him perform again. Highly recommended! - Emily C. - 10 Jun 2026
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- Brian S.
Our guests were delighted with Robert, from children right through to people in their 80s. We would highly recommend him. Thanks Robert. 🙂 - Brian S. - 27 Jun 2026
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Book Robert with Confidence
You can book me with confidence, having turned full-time professional in 2006 I have a wealth of experience. My repertoire of material has been honed from performing thousands of tricks at hundreds of events. Everything is worked in, each trick polished and perfected with years of practice and rehearsal. During this time it is fair to say that I have encountered a good selection of personality types, and my knowledge and experience allows me to make adjustments on the fly to ensure that the magic is as enjoyable as it can be for each and every one of your guests.
And if things really do go wrong, then I have £5 million Public Liability Insurance. (Although a card trick would need to go seriously wrong for that!)
The booking process is simple, and I issue formal contracts to confirm the arrangements. Payments are made through my business bank account, and I can even accept credit cards. I aim to give you peace of mind so that you can concentrate on all the other aspects of event planning, safe in the knowledge that your guests will be expertly entertained by a professional.
You can rest assured that your guests will be in capable hands seeing some amazing entertainment. Whether your guests all know each other (such as the annual company Christmas party), or are strangers and need something to break the ice (such as a wedding when different friends and families are all brought together in the same room); my interactive performance is designed to bring your guests together and get them talking. This is true of both my close-up magic, and even my mind-reading cabaret show.
A Unique Magical Experience
My performance is as entertaining as it is baffling, and creates a fantastic experience for your guests. My personal style is full of comedy and hands-on interaction with your guests.
My goal at your event is not only to entertain at the time, but to also create a memory your guests will remember for years to come. I regularly meet people who have still kept various keep-sakes as “lucky charms” from seeing me at event years prior!
Contact me now to discuss how I can make your event a magical occasion. Email [email protected], request a quote, or call direct on 07930 420 257. We can also arrange to meet up (perhaps virtually by Zoom or Skype?) to discuss your event in more detail.