Film · television · stage · digital
Magic Consulting for Film, Television, Stage and Social Media
Roby Sobieski develops and refines magic for film, television, live stage productions, YouTube, and social media, adapting each idea for the performer, production, camera, platform, and audience.
Magic consulting for film and television
Roby has consulted on magic for movies and television, including the Harley Quinn film Birds of Prey. His work helps translate magical ideas into moments that can be performed, photographed, edited, and integrated into the needs of a production.
Consulting for David Blaine since 2017
Roby has worked as a consultant for David Blaine since 2017. His work has been featured in Blaine’s live stage shows, television programs, social-media content, appearances on The Tonight Show, and his Las Vegas show.
Viral social media and YouTube magic
Roby has also consulted on magic created for social platforms and YouTube, including multiple viral videos viewed millions of times. The consulting process considers how an effect reads on camera, how quickly the idea communicates, and how the presentation fits the platform.
Planning a magic consulting project
Roby works with production teams, performers, directors, brands, and digital creators. To discuss a project, share the medium or platform, current stage of development, intended performer and audience, creative goals, and production schedule.
Common questions
Planning your engagement.
What kinds of productions can Roby consult on?
Roby consults for film, television, live stage, branded content, YouTube, social media, and other projects that require original magic, sleight of hand, performer coaching, or camera-aware creative development.
Can Roby develop magic specifically for camera?
Yes. The process can account for lens position, framing, editing, performance repeatability, visual clarity, platform pacing, and the difference between what works live and what reads best on screen.
What is Roby’s experience with David Blaine?
Roby has consulted for David Blaine since 2017, with work featured in live stage shows, television programs, social media, appearances on The Tonight Show, and Blaine’s Las Vegas production.
What should a production include in an inquiry?
Share the medium, project stage, intended performer and audience, creative goal, production schedule, location, and any existing concept or reference. Confidential details can be handled through the appropriate production process.
Selected engagements
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Explore the existing performance archive and verified client testimonials before planning an engagement.