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Rob Lake | |
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| Born | (1982-12-30) 30 December 1982 (age 43) |
| Occupations | Magician, illusionist |
| Website | www.roblake.com |
Rob Lake(born December 30, 1982), is an American magician and illusionist. He was a quarter-finalist on America's Got Talent in 2018.
Career
[edit]Rob Lake was born on December 30, 1982 in Norman, Oklahoma.[1][2] Lake became interested in magic at age 10 when he saw the Kirby VanBurch show in Branson, Missouri. VanBurch soon became Rob's mentor along with another Oklahoma magician, Jim Smithson.
In 2005 at age 22, Rob embarked on his first international tour, performing in Japan for several months. Back in the US, Rob started performing his theatrical show for casinos and cruise ships, including Disney Cruise Line and Holland America Line.[3] In 2008 Rob became the youngest magician ever to receive a Merlin Award as the International Stage Magician of the Year.[4][5] Rob Lake performed several of his illusions for the international program, Great Magicians of the World that aired internationally in 2008 & 2009.
Rob Lake has performed across the US, from the Florida Keys to California. Notable performances include 3 tours in Japan, 4 tours in Europe including England, France, Germany, Norway, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, as well as Australia, Guam, Atlantis Bahamas, Dubai, India, Thailand, Hawaii and others.[6][7]
In 2013 Rob performed 8 illusions for Masters of Illusion (TV series) airing in 2014.[8][9][10] Rob Lake was featured on Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World syndicated television series in 2013 and 2014.
Rob Lake was a featured act and quarter-finalist on season 13 of America's Got Talent.[11]
Operation Magic
[edit]Rob Lake performs an annual multi-month-long international tour to entertain US military, bringing his shows to troops stationed at bases in Europe and the Pacific.[12][13]
Broadway
[edit]Rob Lake and Kermit the Frog announced in August 2025 that Lake would be teaming up with The Muppets to perform magic on Broadway.[14] Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests the Muppets began previews on October 28 and opened on November 14 at the Broadhurst Theatre.[15] After 20 previews and four regular performances, Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets closed November 16.[16]
Consultant
[edit]In addition to performing, Lake designs and creates special effects and illusions for film, television, plays, entertainers and musicals.
References
[edit]- ^ "Oct 20, 2008, page 36 - The Daily Oklahoman at Newspapers.com™". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "Rob Lake – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ "Norman Magazine - July/August by The Norman Transcript". ISSUU. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
- ^ "Merlin Award Recipients". Imsmagic.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
- ^ Anonymous (2008-05-22). "Norman magician Rob Lake captures Merlin Award » Local news". The Norman Transcript. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Anonymous. "Tricks of the trade » Entertainment". The Norman Transcript. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ "Rob Lake - International Illusionist 10/17 by Job Talk Radio BC | Jobs Podcasts". Blogtalkradio.com. 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ^ "CW Revives Magic Show 'Masters of Illusion'". Hollywoodreporter.com. 2013-07-16. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
- ^ Rick Kissell @ratesrick (2014-04-17). "CW Sets Summer Timeslots for 'Backpackers,' Other New Shows". Variety. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ^ Scoop, TV. "Scoop: MASTERS OF ILLUSION on THE CW - Friday, August 1, 2014".
- ^ "Video: Oklahoma illusionist Rob Lake advances to 'America's Got Talent' live shows as fellow Okie Olivia Munn is guest judge". 24 July 2018.
- ^ "Illusionist dazzles audiences during Armed Forces Entertainment tour | Article | The United States Army". Army.mil. 28 April 2011. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ^ "Armed Forces Entertainment". Armed Forces Entertainment. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
- ^ "The Muppets Are Finally Coming to Broadway—With Magic!". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-10-01. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
- ^ "Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets – Broadway Special – Original | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
- ^ Gans, Andrew; Culwell-Block, Logan (2025-11-11). "Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets to Close Early on Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved 2025-12-13.