Rob James (magician)
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Rob James is an English
magician
who frequently appears on television programs in England and the United States, and has performed in hundreds of international venues, from the British House of Commons
to the prestigious Magic Castle in Los Angeles, to a series of performances in Dubai.
, England, and began learning magic at the age of 12. He later moved to Bristol
to read Economics at university, and it was during this time that his interest in conjuring accelerated. He was briefly mentored by Derren Brown
, another Bristol magician. Shortly after graduating, James turned to magic full-time.
He has appeared on several TV shows including the British Popworld
, and the History Channel's Decoding the Past. He has also contributed articles about sleight of hand to WPT Poker magazine, which ran a 5-page feature on him in July 2006,
and has had his original material published ("Cardboard Metamorphosis") in the conjuror's magazine Genii
.
James organises a convention for magicians called The Session along with Andi Gladwin
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
magician
Magic (illusion)
Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means...
who frequently appears on television programs in England and the United States, and has performed in hundreds of international venues, from the British House of Commons
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
to the prestigious Magic Castle in Los Angeles, to a series of performances in Dubai.
Biography
James was born in TorquayTorquay
Torquay is a town in the unitary authority area of Torbay and ceremonial county of Devon, England. It lies south of Exeter along the A380 on the north of Torbay, north-east of Plymouth and adjoins the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay. Torquay’s population of 63,998 during the...
, England, and began learning magic at the age of 12. He later moved to Bristol
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
to read Economics at university, and it was during this time that his interest in conjuring accelerated. He was briefly mentored by Derren Brown
Derren Brown
Derren Victor Brown is a British illusionist, mentalist, painter, writer and sceptic. He is known for his appearances in television specials, stage productions and British television series such as Trick of the Mind and Trick or Treat...
, another Bristol magician. Shortly after graduating, James turned to magic full-time.
He has appeared on several TV shows including the British Popworld
Popworld
Popworld was a British television programme that was broadcast on Channel 4, offering pop news, trivia, gossip, interviews and music videos, as well as musical performances from the most recent top artists....
, and the History Channel's Decoding the Past. He has also contributed articles about sleight of hand to WPT Poker magazine, which ran a 5-page feature on him in July 2006,
and has had his original material published ("Cardboard Metamorphosis") in the conjuror's magazine Genii
Genii
Genii , a plural form of genie, which is an alternate spelling of jinnī , are supernatural creatures in Arab folklore and Islamic teachings...
.
James organises a convention for magicians called The Session along with Andi Gladwin
Andi Gladwin
Andi Gladwin is a professional British close-up magician, lecturer, publisher and performer. He has appeared on television numerous times, has lectured for magicians throughout the UK, US and Europe and written / published several notable books on the subject of magic...
.