Rob Teszka
credit: Henry Tom
credit: Henry Tom
credit: Diane Smithers
performing at a bat mitzvah
a very atmospheric performance in Abney Park cemetary
Overview
Rob Teszka performs charming, irreverent magic about interesting stories and unusual ideas. He entertains at corporate parties, hospitality suites, and intimate events throughout British Columbia. He also produces and hosts the Parlour Magic Show, Vancouver's very own magic variety show! A favourable review once called him "a genuine eccentric". It's probably because he knots his own bow ties.
If you'd like a truly delightful guest at your party who entertains everyone with wit and skill, contact Rob for a quote!
Reviews
2 reviews
Erica L.
December 16, 2023Great entertainment!
Rob joined us at our company holiday party and thrilled people with some walk around magic while people mingled, as well as a bit of a stage show in one side of the room. His tricks were funny, well executed, and had people talking about “how did he DO that?!” for the rest of the evening!
I would 100% recommend Rob to anyone!
Hired as: Comedy Magician, Corporate Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Melissa D.
December 4, 2023Charming, Humorous, Entertaining, and Well Dressed!
Rob Teszka joined us for our holiday event to perform some roaming magic as well as a 45 minute parlour show for our staff and guests (approx. 80 ppl). His easy going attitude make our guests comfortable right from the start, was adaptable and could jump into any group of guests, flexible to our schedule needs and we all very much enjoyed Rob's magic, storytelling and humor! We will highly recommend him to all those in search of entertainment in the future, thank you Rob for a great evening!
Hired as: Comedy Magician, Corporate Magician, Magician, Strolling/Close-up Magician
Booking information
Price range: $400 - $2000 depending on event details
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - I have Performers Liability Insurance from Hub International, underwritten by K&K Canada.
What to expect
Strolling
Rob's magic is the perfect way to break the ice during downtime at weddings, cocktail parties, banquets and other special events. While guests are mingling or waiting for dinner service, Rob entertains each group with a short show that will have everyone talking and laughing!
Formal Close-up
This performance is great for intimate venues and audiences of 5-30 people: in fact it's the ideal way to experience Rob's fascinating magic of the mind. Everyone has a great view, and everyone can be involved. Perfect for private parties--if you want to give your guests a truly unique experience, this classic form of magic is the way.
Cabaret And Parlour
The psychological stand-up show is adapted specifically for your event, whether it takes place at a venue with a small theatre, a raised platform in the pub, or even just a corner of the room. This performance wows audiences ranging from 20 friends and family to groups of 100+.
Corporate
Drawing on innovative academic research, Rob gives a fascinating lecture illustrated throughout with interactive experiments and fun magic. In a field where motivational speakers are a dime-a-dozen, why not really think outside the box? Find out how magic and psychology intertwine with a talk tailored to the specific needs of your audience.
About
Rob is a multi-talented entertainer who performs not only magic, but also storytelling, improv, comedy and voice acting. He has a background in academic research as well as theatre. Rob can be seen in a variety of venues in British Columbia, from Vancouver to Whistler and throughout the Lower Mainland, where he is based in Coquitlam.
Accomplishments include:
- producer/host of the Parlour Magic Show, running monthly since Jan 2020 (with occasional breaks for pandemic)
- Associate of the Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star, an honour less than 300 people have, gained through examined performance and multiple auditions at the English magic society formed in 1905
- published multiple peer reviewed research articles on the psychology of magic
- debuted Fringe show "Magic Dropout" in Oct 2020; it tours to Montreal in summer of 2023
He has been sharing his astonishing performance throughout the Pacific Northwest since 2017. His performances are suitable for private bookings including banquets, parties, club meetings, gallery openings, and corporate events.
Additional booking notes
Rob needs to be clearly visible and audible for everyone in the audience. The magic performances require no special tech beyond that, though microphone amplification will be necessary if the venue is loud and the audience is larger than 20 people.
CORPORATE TALK: This requires a powerpoint projector and screen to be provided by the venue. Rob will bring everything else required.
Past booked events
December 2023
15
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Vancouver, BC
01
Friday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Port Coquitlam, BC
December 2022
18
Sunday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Burnaby, BC
12
Monday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
Burnaby, BC
November 2021
27
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Burnaby, BC
Influences and inspiration
Key influences on Rob's style of performance and love of magic include Derren Brown, Eugene Burger, Tony Eng, and Joe, the demonstrator at the magic shop on Vancouver's Granville Island. Rob is also an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle in London, England, where he learned an awful lot.
Setup requirements
if your audience is larger than 70 people, or the venue is large, I make need to bring my speakers and headset microphone (unless you are able to provide them)