October 2025 Newsletter: Christmas, Networking, Weddings Fairs & Events
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of my newsletter. This time We are talking about Christmas parties, an opportunity to see me give a presentation about weddings, upcoming wedding fairs, performing at a charity black-tie event, and lots of opportunities to see me at upcoming public events. Christmas Magic It barely seems a week or two ago that I was […]
August 2025 Newsletter: Live Show, Event Planners, Suppliers & Remembering Names
Welcome to the August 2025 edition of my newsletter. This time we are looking back to the debut of my new show, getting help to plan your event, recommended event suppliers, and how to remember the names of the people who come. New Show Success! I debuted my new show “Robert Bone: Magician & Mind-Reader” […]
Debuting New Magic and Mind-Reading Show
On Wednesday 9th July I debuted a new show at a small exclusive theatre hidden in central Reading. Ok, although I say “new”, some of the material has been in my repertoire for quite a few years, some of it was material last performed almost 14 years ago, and some of it is existing material […]
A Poem About Robert Bone, Mindreader
Here’s a little bit of fun. I’m a member of a local networking group, and at every meeting members have an opportunity to speak about their business, what they do, and the types of clients they have. I’ve noticed that some members increase how they stand out and make themselves more memorable by reading a […]
Magician of the Year 2024 from Innovation & Excellence
Corporate LiveWirehave awarded me as Magician of the Year 2024 in their Innovation & Excellence awards! During the awards process we invited over 90,000 businesses and corporate professionals, magazine contributors and our subscribers to nominate companies & individuals based on factors such as quality of service, innovation, experience, sustainability and other areas Jake Powers – […]
Magician of the Year 2023/24
Corporate Livewire have awarded me the Magician of the Year (2023/24) in their Prestige Awards. Wow! The administration team had considered yourselves for the category of Magician of the Year. It was actually some great news, I’m really pleased to confirm that you have been chosen as the 2023/24 winner, Congratulations! Chris Bather – Prestige […]
Corporate Event Entertainer of the Year
Corporate Livewire have awarded me the Corporate Event Entertainer of the Year (London and South East England) in their Prestige Awards 2022. I’m really pleased to win this award, especially as the Covid-19 restrictions had a massive impact on corporate events – especially with one-and-a-half Christmas seasons being cancelled! During the awards process we invited […]
Professional Magician of the Year Award – 2021/22
I am pleased to announce that I am Corporate LiveWire Global Awards Professional Magician of the Year (2021/22). Here’s a short snippet from Corporate LiveWire regarding the process: You were considered in the category Professional Magician of the Year. Having reviewed information on all of those shortlisted, I am pleased to confirm you have been […]
Summer Party, Andover Wedding and Centenary Celebration
This last week of August has been a busy week, and glad I had the Bank Holiday Monday off to enjoy some sunshine, read a book and drink numerous cups of tea! On Wednesday evening I was entertaining near Abingdon in Oxfordshire for the staff summer party of Smart Garden Products. Though the weather hasn’t […]
Macmillan Publishing Event at Oakley Hall, Basingstoke
On Thursday 9th February I entertained the guests with my style of close-up magic at an event put on by Macmillan Publishing at Oakley Hall Hotel, near Basingstoke, Hampshire. The event was organised for members of staff, as well as ex-members – but only those who have had at least 21 years with the company. […]