Illusionist, Magician, and Escape Artist

Grand Rapids, MI

$300 and up

Travels up to 150 miles

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Overview

As an award winning Illusionist, Magician, and Escape Artist, international performer MagicBob's primary goal is to present an entertaining and wholesome program.


Reviews

8 reviews

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Nick J.

May 19, 2026
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Magician

GREAT ! Audience really enjoyed the show

Hired as: Magician


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Nate V.

April 20, 2026
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Great show! Great with the audience!

Bob did a great job for our event. We had a smaller crowd and he did a great job including all of the kids into the programs and put on a great show. I would highly recommend!

Hired as: Magician


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Paige B.

August 18, 2025
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100/10 Absolutely loved

We booked Bob for my friends 26th birthday and we had the best time. It was a small group of us but every single one of us were laughing, shocked, and amazed the entire time. I would 100% recommend booking Bob and can’t wait for another opportunity to book him again. An hour was not long enough.

Hired as: Illusionist, Magician


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Aimee F.

February 1, 2025
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School assembly

Would’ve liked to have seen more “magic.” Some of it was over our kids’ heads and it was difficult keeping their attention.

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Illusionist, Magician, and Escape Artist

Misunderstood your request. Thought you was looking for more math. Sorry it was over their heads. Was (incorrectly) expecting older elementary school kids.


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Brian M.

August 5, 2024
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Good Show!

Magic Bob mixed magic and humor to entertain kids and adults alike. The root beer act was amazing. He worked well with the kids, inviting many of them to help him with his act. He was friendly, early, and put on a good show! Plus his wife did temporary tattoos for the kids before and after the show. They were a great part of our festival.

Hired as: Magician

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Booking information

Price range: $300 and up

Gig length: 30 - 90 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Coverage obtained through the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

What to expect

Audiences are amazed and they leave inspired. Each program is custom tailored for the client, be it a corporate event, and party, or a church event. Programs often include a performance chalk artist who will complete a 42 sq. ft. picture in about 10 minutes, accompanied by music and special effects.
Escapes are a specialty having performed hundreds of escapes for prisoners! (As part of a prison ministry!)
If desired, I can also MC your event with my act being part of the program.
A member of Mensa since my youth, many programs feature feats of mental abilities, again as best fits the audience.
Eager to talk about your needs and your vision for a perfect event!

About

I performed my first magic show when I was in the 4th grade and I was hooked. Although my primary source of income was as an engineer, I have performed at hundreds of events including many internationally. Currently planning a 20th trip to India to perform for over 50 audiences.

Additional booking notes

Programs are adaptable for indoor, outdoor, home, or theater. If required, I can select from a variety of sound systems I own as befits the venue. I can sit at a table and entertain 3 or 4 people, or put on a quality program for a large audience. The largest audience I have entertained was 7,000 in India, (with another estimated 100,000 live via satellite).

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

June 2026

21

Sunday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Battle Creek, MI

Past booked events

May 2026

17

Sunday

Nonprofit Event

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Buchanan, MI

April 2026

17

Friday

Fundraiser

6:30pm - 7:15pm

Holland, MI

November 2025

15

Saturday

House Party

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Grand Rapids, MI

August 2025

31

Sunday

Birthday Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Greenville, MI

16

Saturday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Holland, MI

January 2025

31

Friday

School Assembly

9:00am - 9:45am

Hemlock, MI

December 2024

23

Monday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Grand Rapids, MI

August 2024

03

Saturday

Festival

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Copemish, MI

December 2023

08

Friday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 5:45pm

Traverse City, MI

June 2023

06

Tuesday

School Assembly

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Grand Rapids, MI

December 2022

17

Saturday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 5:30pm

Battle Creek, MI

October 2022

22

Saturday

Halloween Party

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Traverse City, MI

June 2022

03

Friday

School Assembly

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Grand Rapids, MI

Setup requirements

Generally a mike and a connecion to your soud system for music. If unavailable, I can bring my own setup.

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