Bob Sheets hails from Washington D.C. via San Diego, Chicago, and Aspen.

Behind his humorous presentation style is experience gained from one of the most diverse work histories in modern magic.

His serious credentials, earned in a variety of venues, include circus and side show performer, magic bartender, street magician, bar/restaurant owner, magic dinner theatre entrepreneur, trade show crowd stopper and sales meeting wake up artist. Together these make Bob an interesting character and an all-round first class magician.

Bob lectures and performs for magicians all over the world including England, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Australia and India.

In 1996 he won first place at the prestigious Ron MacMillan World Close-up Magic Contest in London.

Bob Sheets will appearing at the convention in the Gala Shows and will also be running a Master Class Sunday 15th March 3pm – 5pm at the South Tyneside International Magic Festival, and this is a unique opportunity to learn how to make a very good living.

We spoke with Bob Sheets about his master class, lecture, his rich past in the Circus and side shows, and what he’s been up to. Click below to listen

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As well as our own listing, full details on the entire festival can be found on the official site here with the convention specific and booking form here. You can find specific information about the Bob Sheets Master Class and the other Master Classes being run here

We’ll have more podcasts and coverage in the next few weeks running up to the convention. All our South Tyneside International Magic Festival news can be found here