Chris Cox knows what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, who the hell is Chris Cox? Well it’s a good job you’re reading this then. Chris is a world-class mind reader, keynote speaker, after-dinner entertainer, awards host and creative consultant. He’s the only mind-reader in history to have starred on Broadway, London’s West End and Sydney Opera House. He stars in Chris Cox’s Mind Boggling Magic (CBBC) and the award-winning Killer Magic (BBC Three), he’s a multi-award-winning 'mind reader who can't read minds' and according to The Guardian he is “one of the most exciting entertainers in Britain”. Time Out thinks, “he does tricks that would make Jesus proud” and that “he’s loveable, geeky & deceptively talented.” He’s far too modest to make them the first things people read about him though.
From glittering West End stages to the global business circuit, Chris is a highly sought-after secret weapon for the world’s leading brands. He has delivered high-impact after-dinner entertainment, sophisticated awards hosting, engaging keynotes, and interactive workshops around the globe for prestigious companies such as Salesforce, PepsiCo, Cisco, PayPal, and Virgin Atlantic. His corporate clients consistently rave about his high-octane impact; Cisco called him “absolutely amazing – I was mind blown by how he knew so much about us,” while Virgin Atlantic noted that “Chris was incredible, hilarious and mind-blowing. The audience adored him.” Most recently, Ghaith Ghazi (VP & GM EMEA at MixPanel) praised his unique ability to tailor his material to a corporate crowd, stating: “You didn’t just give a keynote; you created a truly memorable, energising, and meaningful moment for our team... What impressed me most was how deeply you connected your craft to our team’s culture and goals.” Whether he is customising a mind-reading set to weave in specific brand elements or injecting serious energy into a conference, Chris ensures your corporate audience is thoroughly captivated.
Chris is a unique force in the world of mind reading having played Broadway, three West End seasons and 22 sold-out shows at Sydney Opera House. He stars in the world’s biggest magic show The Illusionists (Broadway, West End, 2x US Tour, Reno Residency, South Africa, Mexico & Australia tours including Sydney Opera House), Impossible (2x Noel Coward Theatre, Dubai Opera, Singapore, Araneta Arena Manila & World Tour) and as Muddles alongside Warwick Davis in Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs (New Victoria Theatre, Woking). He’s also written and performed five critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows, four solo UK tours, two extended sell-out runs at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, won two Edinburgh Fringe Awards, a Best Comedy Show award and has received twenty-eight 5-star reviews.
As well as starring in his own BBC shows Chris Cox’s Mind Boggling Magic and Killer Magic, he has been seen with One Direction reading their minds at the BBC Music Awards, The Today Show (NBC), The Project (Network 10, Australia), America's Got Talent (NBC), Heston Blumenthal’s Recipe For Romance (Channel 4), Now You See It (BBC One), How TV Changed Magic (Channel 5), The Secret Of Star Wars (BBC iPlayer) and The Mentalist Revealed (Channel 5), not only that but was part of a BAFTA-nominated team who brought magic to Merlin (BBC). Alongside his theatre and television work, Chris has become one of the UK's most sought-after after-dinner entertainers, conference hosts and awards presenters. He also delivers keynote speeches and interactive workshops, combining mind reading, audience participation and quick-fire improvisation to create unforgettable event experiences.
Chris has performed at Shakespeare's Globe, Latitude and the Reading & Leeds Festivals. He’s created magic for Barnum (Menier Chocolate Factory), Dan & Phil’s Amazing Tour Is Not On Fire (World Tour, London Palladium & Dolby Theatre Hollywood), Dan & Phil’s 2018 World Tour and for Heston Blumenthal and The Fat Duck Restaurant where Chris is a creative consultant. He is the writer and producer of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine The Musical, The Matt Edmondson Show, Dan & Phil's Guide To Happiness and The Story Of Tim Minchin all for BBC Radio 1. Chris also is the Magic & Illusions Assistant for Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Parts 1 And 2 (Palace Theatre, London). A Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, one of the highest honours in magic, Chris continues to tour in the world’s biggest magic show The Illusionists alongside his keynote appearances, workshops and corporate events around the globe. Whether hosting an awards ceremony, entertaining after dinner or headlining a conference, Chris already knows one thing for certain: your audience will be talking about the experience long after the event has ended.
Chris Cox's official speaking topics are listed below:
- The Psychology of Influence & Persuasion
- Reading the Room: The Art of Human Insight
- Peak Performance Under Pressure
- Leadership Development
- Human Behaviour & Decision Making
- How To Think Like A Mind Reader
- Growth Mindset & The Art of the Impossible
- Event Hosting & Awards Ceremonies
- Creative Thinking
- Communication & Influence
"The audience loved him. He pitched his energy just right and was very sensitive to the energy the delegates brought as he was on quite early each day. They warmed to Chris very quickly and he dumbfounded them and us every time with his mind reading and wonderful tricks!" - O2
"Chris was incredible, hilarious and mind blowing. The audience adored him." - Virgin Atlantic
"From the moment he came on stage right through to the very end of the show, Chris had the audience captivated. Not only does each trick leave you wondering how on earth he did it, but the added comedy element has everyone thoroughly entertained throughout the whole of the act – never a dull moment. He left everyone talking about it for hours after the show – a very hard act to follow!" - The Senator Group at Gleneagles
"Chris was the perfect host for the Crumbs Awards. Our guests were amazed, entertained and are still talking about his awesome and funny performance weeks later." - Media Clash, The Crumbs Awards
"You totally nailed it. Loads of people who were there were going on about your set yesterday. It was the highlight of the ceremony." - Knight Of Illumination Awards at Hammersmith Apollo
"Amazing, we’ve had such great feedback. Everyone loved him." - Allianz
"We have heard such great feedback you were a real hit! You made us feel very at ease, and it was so brilliant to weave in so many brand-appropriate elements to the show. Thank you for your hard work and focus in making this spot on." - Thatchers Cider
"Chris was fantastic! Made the audience laugh and had some brilliant tricks!.....Some feedback I have been given already: “Thoroughly entertaining”, “Very surprising”, “Dazzling display of comic genius and magical prowess." - C&C Alpha Group
"If you’re planning a boring online corporate event, you’ll have to book someone else. Chris is charming, hilarious, and absolutely astounding – all via zoom. Seeing our employees jaws hit the floor in amazement was worth everything – especially after the difficult year we’ve all been through. I can’t recommend him highly enough." - MasterControl
"Chris really upped the energy and ensured excellent interaction across the group. Very motivational, funny and light hearted. It was excellent and engaging." - Pepsico
"Chris hosted and entertained our clients, a multinational pharmaceutical company during their awards ceremony with both boxes very much ticked. To quote the client... ‘Chris did an absolute wonderful job in entertaining us during our awards ceremony, and at one point I had tears of laughter running down my face! You are a legend, thank you!" - Tom, Director Of Live Events, Production Bureau
"Chris ran an amazing event for us, with a show that was as intriguing and entertaining as it was hilarious! It was just the fun, interactive, belly-laugh we all so needed! Thank you Chris!" - Salesforce
"Chris was absolutely amazing in his performance, I was mind blown and haven’t laughed so much in a long time. Chris amazing at what he does and not only that he is funny. A real performer - it was epic and entertaining." - Cisco
"That was hilarious and mind blowing. Our team loved every second!" - Paypal
"What a fantastic way to engage and connect our employees, we haven’t seen any virtual entertainment like it. As funny as it is jaw dropping. It was like our own private TV show!" - MailChimp
- 2024 - Starred in The Illusionists US Tour.
- 2023 - Continued as The Mentalist in The Illusionists US Tour.
- 2022 - Returned to The Illusionists US Tour.
- 2020 - Toured the US with The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays.
- 2019 - Starred in The Illusionists Experience residency in Reno and The Illusionists on Broadway.
- 2018 - Launched Chris Cox's Mind Boggling Magic on CBBC and BBC iPlayer.
- 2018 - Performed in The Illusionists South Africa and Australia Tours, including Sydney Opera House.
- 2016 - Starred in the international tour and second West End season of Impossible.
- 2015 - Joined The Illusionists as The Mentalist.
- 2015 - Starred in the West End production of Impossible.
- 2014 - Starred in BBC Three's award-winning Killer Magic.
- 2014 - Became Creative Consultant to Heston Blumenthal and The Fat Duck.
- 2012 - Developed The Chris Cox Project with SyFy.
- 2011 - Won Venue Magazine's Best Comedy Show Award for Fatal Distraction.
- 2010 - Toured Mind Over Patter in the UK and New Zealand.
- 2009 - Won the Fest Buzz Twitter of the Year Award.
- 2009 - Performed at the Royal Opera House.
- 2009 - Appeared in Fringe First Award-winning production The Hotel.
- 2008 - Premiered Chris Cox: Control Freak at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
- 2007 - Premiered Everything Happens for a Reason at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
- 2006 - Made his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with He Can Read Minds?
How to hire Chris Cox
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Chris Cox for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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