Pete HeatModern Illusionist and Television Personality

Described by the NME as the rock and roll magician, Pete Heat is a versatile entertainer who rose to prominence through his globetrotting street magic series, Around the World In 80 Tricks. His technical expertise was notably utilised by the film industry when he served as the sleight-of-hand consultant for actor Jude Law during the production of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Beyond pure entertainment, he explored the intersection of illusion and cognitive science in the television series Secrets of the Brain, where he used his craft to demonstrate complex concepts in neuroscience and psychology. His work extends to social initiatives and live performance, having mentored disadvantaged youth by teaching magic as a creative tool in the programme School of Hard Tricks. On the live circuit, he is a regular performer at London’s The Magicians Table and has presented acclaimed shows such as Miracles Etc at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Pete specialises in a sophisticated blend of close-up magic and mentalism, frequently developing custom illusions tailored for the technology sector. Audiences book Pete for his unique ability to combine world-class dexterity with an engaging, contemporary performance style that makes complex psychological phenomena accessible and entertaining. On stage, Pete Heat is best known for talks on Magic, Entertainment and Psychology. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Comedy and Entertainment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Pete Heat is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer and Presenter & Awards Host, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Pete Heat travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Pete Heat would approach your audience.