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Rob Lake
Lake in 2025
Born (1982-12-30) 30 December 1982 (age 42)
Norman, Oklahoma
Occupation(s)Magician, illusionist
Websitewww.roblake.com

Rob Lake (born December 30, 1982) is an American magician and illusionist. Rob Lake was a quarter-finalist on America's Got Talent (season 13) in 2018.

Career

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Rob 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.[1] In 2008 Rob became the youngest magician ever to receive a Merlin Award as the International Stage Magician of the Year.[2][3] 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, Thailand, Hawaii, and even at The White House.[4][5]

In 2013 Rob performed 8 illusions for Masters of Illusion (TV series) airing in 2014.[6][7][8] 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.[9]

Operation Magic

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Rob Lake performs an annual multi-month-long international tour to entertain US military. Rob Lake brings his shows to troops stationed at bases in areas in Europe and the Pacific.[10][11]

The Muppets

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On August 20, 2025, Rob Lake and Kermit the Frog announced that Rob Lake would be teaming up with The Muppets to perform magic on Broadway.[12] Rob Lake Magic with Special Guest The Muppets opened on October 28th, 2025.[13] It was scheduled to run through January 16th, 2026; however, it was later announced that it would close early on November 16th.[14]

Magic Consultant

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In addition to performing, Rob Lake designs and creates special effects and illusions for film, TV, plays and musicals.

References

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  1. ^ "Norman Magazine - July/August by The Norman Transcript". ISSUU. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  2. ^ "Merlin Award Recipients". Imsmagic.com. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  3. ^ Anonymous (2008-05-22). "Norman magician Rob Lake captures Merlin Award » Local news". The Norman Transcript. Archived from the original on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  4. ^ Anonymous. "Tricks of the trade » Entertainment". The Norman Transcript. Archived from the original on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  5. ^ "Rob Lake - International Illusionist 10/17 by Job Talk Radio BC | Jobs Podcasts". Blogtalkradio.com. 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
  6. ^ "CW Revives Magic Show 'Masters of Illusion'". Hollywoodreporter.com. 2013-07-16. Retrieved 2013-12-09.
  7. ^ Rick Kissell @ratesrick (2014-04-17). "CW Sets Summer Timeslots for 'Backpackers,' Other New Shows". Variety. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
  8. ^ Scoop, TV. "Scoop: MASTERS OF ILLUSION on THE CW - Friday, August 1, 2014".
  9. ^ "Video: Oklahoma illusionist Rob Lake advances to 'America's Got Talent' live shows as fellow Okie Olivia Munn is guest judge". 24 July 2018.
  10. ^ "Illusionist dazzles audiences during Armed Forces Entertainment tour | Article | The United States Army". Army.mil. 28 April 2011. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
  11. ^ "Armed Forces Entertainment". Armed Forces Entertainment. Retrieved 2014-06-06.
  12. ^ "The Muppets Are Finally Coming to Broadway—With Magic!". Playbill. Archived from the original on 2025-10-01. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  13. ^ "Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets". Roblake. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  14. ^ https://playbill.com/article/rob-lake-magic-with-special-guests-the-muppets-to-close-early-on-broadway
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