Neil Tobin

Neil Tobin (born July 7, 1966) is a performer of magical and psychic entertainment, and a writer on related subjects.

Since his performance material often involves themes of spirit contact—in addition to demonstrations of telepathy, precognition, magic, and even divination—he often performs as "Neil Tobin, Necromancer."

Tobin was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Live Performance

From November through December of 2015, Tobin is performing in the world premiere of his original play, Palace of the Occult, based on the life of Erik Jan Hanussen. Its first performance was on a Friday the 13th at Chicago's Prop Thtr, and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

He periodically appears as narrator with live orchestra, performing his original narration for Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf accompanied by magical effects, entitled Peter and the Werewolf.

Starting on Friday the 13th of February 2004, Tobin began performing Supernatural Chicago at the Excalibur nightclub in Chicago. He wrote, produced, directed, and was the sole performer of the show. The show, which was "popular with out-of-towners looking for a Chicago experience" and with "fans of theatrical magic," closed February 28, 2014 after a 10-year run.