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” […]
6 Reasons Why You Should Book a Close-Up Magician for Your Hen Party
Planning a hen party can be both exciting and overwhelming. You want to create an unforgettable experience for the bride-to-be and her friends. One unique way to elevate the fun is by booking a close-up magician. Here are six reasons why a close-up magician is the perfect entertainment choice for a hen party. 1. Interactive […]
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 […]
Magic and Wedding Photography in Gloucestershire
I was recently reminded of Lucy and Jack’s wonderful wedding after Gloucestershire wedding photographer Judith Parkyn forwarded over some great photos from the day – and in particular a fantastic set of me performing for Lucy and Jack before they were called in for the wedding breakfast. The wedding was at Elmore Court, on the […]
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 […]
Warbrook House Wedding Magic
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of entertaining Lauren, Sean and all the guests at their wedding at Warbrook House which is Eversley (near Hook, in Hampshire). It’s a great venue and I work there regularly for proms and parties, but mostly for weddings. I was booked by Lauren’s parents, Robert (good name!) […]
70th Birthday at The Elvetham
I had a great time helping Malcolm celebrate his 70th birthday at The Elvetham Hotel in Hartley Wintney in north Hampshire on Saturday night. I first met Malcolm (and his wife, Kim-Britt) at a Porsche launch event in Guildford about five years ago. He then booked me himself for another family member’s birthday at his […]
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. […]
Weekend of weddings in Basingstoke and Hartley Wintney and birthdays in Alton
This weekend was a busy weekend as I was performing magic at two weddings and a 50th birthday celebration. Although I regularly travel around the country all three of this weekend’s bookings were relatively local, being in and around Basingstoke and north Hampshire. Wedding at Audleys Wood Hotel, Basingstoke On Saturday afternoon my first event […]
Weddings near Basingstoke and Reading
It was quite a busy Saturday as I had two bookings, both weddings. Fortunately both were quite local; the first being just north of Basingstoke, the second a few miles up the road towards Reading. Surprisingly, although both of the venues are relatively local it was the first time I’ve performed magic at weddings at […]
002 Having a Cuppa with Robert Bone and Keith Longman
Podcast 2: Having a Cuppa with Robert Bone and Keith Longman Keith Longman is a professional photographer based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. We’ve known each other for quite a few years having worked at the same events and attended wedding fairs together. Over a cuppa I find out just what it takes to be a professional […]
New (blue!) Business Card
My Old Business Card(s) First a little history. When I first became a full time magician I had some really bad business cards with a clunky website address and it listed all the services I could provide and types of event I could perform at. If I recall (and this was over 10 years ago […]
90th Birthday Magic in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
On Saturday I went to the town of Bletchley, near Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire for a 90th birthday celebration. Liven up a party! I had been contacted by Chrissie, the daughter of Iris, who was arranging the party. She was worried that sometimes family events can be a little “stale” with guests sitting around tables making […]
001: Having a Cuppa with Robert Bone and Tony James
Podcast 1: Having a Cuppa with Robert Bone and Tony James I first met Tony a couple of years ago when I showed him magic tricks when he was performing as his alter ego, Blobbie Williams, at a charity event in Hampshire. Tony not only does his Robbie Williams parody show, but also is part […]