#339: Rob Lake on America’s Got Talent, Magic & Building a Global Empire

What does it take to turn a childhood dream into a global career AND make Adele disappear along the way? Rob Lake, one of the world’s most celebrated illusionists and finalist of America’s Got Talent, has done just that. But beyond the magic, Rob is also an entrepreneur who’s built a successful empire around his craft. From discovering his calling at 10 to winning the prestigious Merlin Award, performing on the biggest stages, and pulling off jaw-dropping illusions, this is a story of creative brilliance, business strategy, and relentless determination. 02:52 – Performing illusions amplifies parts of your personality 05:22 – Rob’s first encounter with magic 10:09 – The dark side of the industry 16:00 – His first moment of success 19:00 – Behind the scenes of America’s Got Talent 24:10 – What it means to follow your dreams 29:19 – Mentors, reflection, and life beyond the stage 31:10 – Magic as a business and the leadership lessons 38:00 – How do you keep evolving? 42:15 – Where Rob finds his inspiration 46:25 – Why giving back matters Show Sponsors: Allsopp & Allsopp: Redefining real estate, through cutting-edge technology and setting new standards for seamless, elevated customer experience. Keep moving with Allsopp & Allsopp. https://bit.ly/Allsopp-and-Allsopp  AYS Developers: A design-focused company dedicated to crafting exceptional homes, vibrant communities, and inspiring lifestyle experiences. https://bit.ly/AYS-Developers  Socials: Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/  Follow Rob Lake on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/roblakemagic/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/roblakemagic https://www.youtube.com/roblakemagic