My fun and interactive close-up Card Magic act gives people in the audience experiences of wonder where their thoughts and actions appear to be what makes the magic happen. The audience mixes the cards, says lucky numbers, conjures magic words, reads my mind, deals cards until someone says stop, finds the four Aces without knowing how they did it, touches the correct card in a spread, mentally sends me thoughts, makes unlikely coincidences occur, finds one another's selections, and much more.
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Blade Bockman
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Anahita Najafi
Mind blowing!
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kairi kincade
Rob was so cool! My boyfriend and I were on our way back from dinner and ran into this lovely man, he drew us in with promises of card tricks and delivered. We talked about bunch of stuff in between the tricks. Its very interactive and we were blown away! Highlight of our night & vacation. He's very personable & if I ever cross paths with him again I will step away to enjoy the show again. Thank you so much Rob, so nice to see your tricks ! More...
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Austin Gipperich
Rob is super great! We came across his stand and were blown away! He was very kind, and does a great job at keeping you on the hook. You can tell that Rob in a seasoned magician, not only by how well the tricks are done, but in how well he converses with his audience while he works! Wpuld highly recommend a quick stop by!! More...
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Salvador Morales Jr
So amazing and blew my mind. My first magic card trick in 43 years. Very interactive and don’t know how he did it. In front of Starbucks in Chicago. July 11, 2026
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Ben Klauder
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Madi McDonagh
On a walk to our dinner reservation, we happened to meet Rob the magician and it ended up being one of the best parts of our night! He was so kind, welcoming, and genuinely funny, and he made everyone around him feel included. His magic was absolutely incredible—I was completely amazed and still have no idea how he did any of it! You can tell he's incredibly talented, but it's his warm personality and great sense of humor that make the experience so memorable. We're so glad we stopped to watch, and I would recommend anyone who gets the chance to see him perform to do it—you won't regret it! More...
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Chris Smith
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Sahar Naji Nissim
Amazing man crazy tricks made me feel like a kid again
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snd.consultant
If you're looking for entertainment this is the guy and this is the place first time in Chicago and he made my first visit magical literally
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mantex gaming
Best experience in Chicago by far no deals no nothing beats it
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Kevin Flynn
Well done Robert. I was dazzled
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Sam Hunter
Incredible experience! Very interactive and a really really good time. 10/10 would recommend
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Xander McAleer
Found him on the side of the road and got our own little magic show. Worth stopping by.
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Juan Carlos Bueno
He attended our company event and was absolutely fantastic! He brought a lot of fun and energy to the event, and his patience with the kids really stood out—it says a lot about his character. His magic tricks were genuine, impressive, and kept everyone thoroughly entertained. Both the kids and adults had a great time. I would highly recommend him for any event! More...
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Kaitlyn Wesolowski
Rob performed at our wedding last month and all of our guests loved him! He was a great addition to our cocktail hour.
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Tiffany Brattli
i’m wasn’t sure what it was but the windy city had magic in the air, thanks for showing me a different side of Chicago, it was a pleasure getting my mind blown then seeing it happen to others.
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Rob was hired as entertainment for a bachelorette party I attended and he was the absolute highlight of the night. His tricks were truly incredible and he is such a kind, welcoming person! He seamlessly adapted to the theme of the night, taught us some very cool historical facts about types of playing cards, and engaged every single person in our group. He also matched the energy of our group which is hard to do with a room full of big personalities. The tricks themselves were so well thought out and perfectly fit the night. He sent the nicest note the next day and was genuinely so kind to our group.I would not hesitate to hire him for any type of party or event moving forward. He is the best magician I’ve ever seen and we all talked about his tricks the rest of the weekend. If you’re looking for an amazing experience for your next event, Rob is absolutely your guy. More...
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Juriyi
the guy was really friendly to me and my family and was a pretty nice
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Jessica Brutlag
You guys…..Rob is amazing. Hire him.
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Nicole Byers
Rob was wonderful. All of his tricks were wonderful and he understood all of our jokes.
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Noah Molina
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D'Kayla Dunnaway
Magic was very impressive, I enjoyed it.
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Jacob Callahan
Crazy stuff. Like genuinely
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Reilly Donofrio
Rob is fantastic!! Absolutely show stopping magic. I can’t wait to book him for an event. Highly suggested to anyone looking for an awesome magician.
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Rhea Ravishankar
Awesome stuff highly recommend checking him out. Totally worth your time
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Aditya Prakash
Extremely vivid and impressive performance. He was respectful, entertaining, and overall fun to be around. Would absolutely recommend!
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Rohan Kakhandiki
oh my god he’s so tuff genuinely head to the Magnificent Mile bc he’s insanely impressive and a rlly nice guy, give him money.
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Kavya Krishnan
He was extremely entertaining, respectful, and enjoyable. Would recommend as a must-see in Chicago!
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h h
Breathtaking!
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Isa Leon
Cool tricks
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Saatvik Sharma
Absolutely amazing tricks. I have seen a lot of street magic performers, but this guy is one of the best. He does unique card tricks up close that will blow your mind
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joseph moore
Fun pitstop hands on great experience had my son WOW’D
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Torii “mothra” Chadwick-Baylon
Saw him on a walk through the city, showed me some awesome tricks very cool made my day
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GOBBLES
His magic tricks is actually very impressive
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eli pavel
"While visiting Chicago, I found Rob Mendell's 'Card Magic' show. He was absolutely incredible! The mind reading was mind-blowing, and the card tricks were truly amazing. I highly recommend checking him out!" More...
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Amour Joèlle
Hey Rob not sure if you read these but this is Arianna! Here's my review for you and the rest of the people to read: first and foremost BRAVO! !! Man oh man its rare you still see stuff like this today! Never would I have thought I would be seeing one of the best CARD MAGIC SHOWS ever when I ran into Rob!!! My mind was BLOWN every trick!! Truly! We need MORE MAGIC In the world!! Heck! WE NEED MORE ROB!🎩 ✨️ More...
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Becca Jordan
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James Lekas
Rob was amazing! Great showmanship and personality. Made us all smile and laugh. He even treated us to a trick in Spanish! It was truly a pleasure to meet and spend time with him! God bless you for brightening our day! More...
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John Miller
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Marlon Valdez
Rob left my wife and I astounded with his up close magic and was funny while doing so definitely a 5 star show there a chance this guys from hog warts folks
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Ariel Sanchez
Crazy tricks, was fun and the energy was amazing
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Josh Wilson
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Lynches Wedding
Rob was hands-down one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding.Nearly a week later, and our guests are still talking about him. We hired Rob as a roaming magician during cocktail hour and dinner, and he absolutely stole the show. Everywhere he went, he had people laughing, gasping, and questioning reality. His card magic wasn't just impressive—it was genuinely mind-blowing.What amazed us most was how effortlessly he connected with every type of guest. From our younger guests to our older relatives, everyone was completely captivated. He even managed to amaze one of my notoriously hard-to-impress uncles, who spent the rest of the night trying to figure out how Rob did what he did. Spoiler alert: none of us have any idea.Throughout the evening, we kept hearing reactions like, "You HAVE to go find the magician!" and "That was the craziest thing I've ever seen!" Rob created so many unforgettable moments and became one of the unexpected highlights of the entire wedding.My only complaint has nothing to do with Rob himself—we were so busy being the bride and groom that we never got the chance to see his performance firsthand! Now we're jealous of our own guests because they all have incredible stories and memories with Rob, while we're left wishing we had followed him around all night.If you're considering booking Rob for your wedding or event, stop thinking about it and just do it. He'll have your guests talking about your event long after it's over—and trust me, that's exactly what happened at ours. More...
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Rex “Rex”
Really mind blowing experience perfect for a family of four and great humor would suggest
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Elliot Hool
We (Sauce) hired Rob to help us draw a crowd at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago. To say he was a hit would be an understatement, over the three days he performed at our booth he was the talk of the event. His wit, enthusiasm and skills had queues forming from doors opening till lights out. Delighting and engaging passers-by, Rob played a big part in what was a very successful show for us. More...
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ajbe
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Justin Neugebauer
These tricks are amazing!
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Andrew Kenney
Great magic tricks very fun to watch
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Simone Garcia
Rob is a legend. I dont have the cards to even explain how great he was for my surprise birthday!
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How long have you been interested in magic?
Short answer: Since 1973.
When I was young, my father occasionally did a magic trick for me and my friends at our birthday parties, but that wasn't what got me started.
In 1973, when I was 15, I was at a summer arts camp near Toronto. A boy named Danny, who was in my bunk, had been studying card magic with Doug Henning, perhaps the most famous magician in the world at the that time (Danny's father was Doug Henning's lawyer). I knew if I learned this art, it would change my life; it did. Danny got me started and then took me to a magic shop. There's more to the story, but 'Since 1973' is the short answer.
Take us through your show – what can we expect?
At a smaller event, I perform one interactive show for everyone. At a larger event, I "stroll," moving from place to place, table to table, creating small audiences and entertaining them. At smaller events, if the audience would be into it, I can also teach a trick to everyone. Ask me about this option if you're curious.
What inspired you to start your own business?
As a magician, I'm in 'show business' and only part of that is the show. I have to be a businessperson as well. Street performing since 2005, and having performed thousands of private/corporate shows, I've grown to enjoy the process of selling myself.
Why should our clients choose you?
I have 300+ solid 5-star reviews on Google and about 50 solid 5-star reviews on Yelp. People love my work, and I believe they pick up on my energy of loving what I do.
Interactive Close-up Card Magic
