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‘One of the most exciting entertainers in Britain. Sure to be playing bigger stages here and abroad soon….The hottest ticket in town’ The Guardian

‘Genuinely baffling… very impressive’ ***** Mark Shenton, The Sunday Express

‘Does tricks that would make Jesus proud. Very funny. Remarkable’ **** Time Out

‘Stunning…. has other magicians scratching their heads.’ The Times

‘A truly talented performer, with simply astonishing tricks. Astonishingly Impressive. Prepare to be amazed.’ **** Time Out

‘A reminder that Derren Brown isn’t the only mentalist on the block’ Top 5 Comedy The Times

‘Astonishing bits of magic…simply brilliant…this is an act well worth seeing’ **** Paula Murray, The Express

‘Astonishing feats of jiggery-pokery from “the mind-reader who can’t read minds”; a kind of Derren Brown for the E4 generation, blessed with oodles of on-stage pep.’ The Independent

‘Mind Reading with a twist, it was breathtaking and brilliant.’ Isy Suttie, The Guardian

‘He’s brilliant, he’ll blow your mind!’ Ricky Gervais

‘Chris Cox is excellent. Go see if you can’ Jonathan Ross

‘Extraordinary, forced me to reconsider my review star-rating policy, as five stars almost seems to miserly for this show…executed to perfection…stunning…so consistently astounding that the magical and remarkable became common place and customary…book your ticket immediately.’ ***** ThreeWeeks on Fatal Distraction.

‘Some truly astonishing feats of mind reading, slickly performed with skill and showmanship by master magician Chris Cox.’ **** Time Out on Fatal Distraction

‘Cox is so charming and disarming that in no time your disbelief is suspended and you are gasping in wonder at the deftness and elegance of his routines.’ **** Venue Magazine on Fatal Distraction

‘Properly impressive…You’ll be gobsmacked. Astonishing. His demonstrations are so remarkable you are left thinking he couldn’t possibly have done them. You don’t have to be able to see into the future to predict a good future for him. Astounding… great entertainment,” Chortle

‘The Twitter generations Paul Daniels’ HolyMoly!

“If you fancy a change from the usual stand-up fare, book up quickly for Chris Cox’s hugely entertaining Control Freak – last year he sold out early on. You will spend the rest of the festival trying to work out how he did it.” The Observer

‘An absolutely astonishing talent’ ***** Bristol Post on Fatal Distraction

‘Tim Minchin’s Edinburgh Must Sees. – Chris Cox. He will freak you out by telling you what you’re thinking or making you think what he wants. Funny and amazing.’ The Sunday Times

‘Enough mystification to make for a fully entertaining hour – masterful skill and technique – We are clearly in the hands of a master technician – MUST SEE!” The Stage MUST SEE.’ The Stage

‘I had to cover my mouth to conceal the fact it was hanging open in a mix of shock and excitement…a bewildering talent…a world class act…a magnificent experience for anyone” ***** Fringe Guru on Fatal Distraction

“The boy has enough energy to power the National Grid; he talks so fast it’s a wonder he doesn’t burn his lips…How does he do it? He’s probably made a pact with Satan, but what the hell – this is top entertainment.” **** Venue Magazine on Fatal Distraction.

“A slick show expertly delivered” ***** The Public Reviews on Fatal Distraction.

“Top 100 Shows To See in 2009.…likeably mischievous…Expect to see lots of Cox on television soon…An impressive performer…slicker and faster than a baby seal on a waterslide…seriously impressive…a terrific show” The Scotsman, 2009 on Mind Over Patter

‘A show that’ll change the way you think about your life. A mesmerising performance’ * * * * The Edinburgh Evening News on Everything Happens For A Reason

‘Truly a master of his art. Thoroughly engrossing and quite, quite gobsmacking’ * * * * One4Review.Com

Using a mixture of astounding guesswork, charm and manipulation, it’s eerie mind-reading without the creepy Derren Brown-style delivery.’ Spoonfed

‘Get a ticket fast before they’re all gone. Pure Magic’ * * * * * Broadway Baby

‘Unlike Derren Brown, Chris is refreshingly nonchalant. This is a fun show, and I guarantee Chris’ final trick will leave you awe struck and speechless’ * * * * ThreeWeeks.

“Lovably geeky, deceptively talented.” Time Out

‘A zippy little show which mixes mind games, magic and high-tech gizmo wizardry.’ The Scotsman

‘Commands his stage like an old hand…Very Impressive’ The Glasgow Herald

‘You’ll laugh your head off while still being blown away, He has taken his mind magic to new levels.’ Metro Newspaper

‘The new Derren Brown.’ Nuts

‘You’re amazing, will you marry me?’ Dannii Minogue

‘Comedy Must See. Chris Cox: Control Freak
I’m a sucker for magic and mind reading and all that nonsense, and that’s exactly the kind of nonsense you’ll find here.’ ThreeWeeks 2009

‘Wonderful as usual. Go see Chris Cox’ Rhys Derby

‘What’s Hot – Chris Cox’ More Magazine

‘Magic for the thinking man’ Edinburgh Evening News

‘Essential – Don’t Even Think About Missing: Chris Cox – the non mind reading mind reader.’ Venue Magazine

‘Mindbending Bristolian Chris Cox says he can’t read people’s minds … we don’t believe him. It all boils down to one thing: He will delve into your mind and tell you things he couldn’t possibly know.’ BBC Bristol Online

‘I bet he gets well narked with the comparison [to Derren Brown], but that should be all the more flattering for Chris. Derren Brown clearly has some serious competition. Chris is hugely talented, a fine and funny entertainer and definitely one to watch out for. Everything happens for a reason is a mesmerising hour long journey. a masterly show, deftly executed with charm, modesty, and self-effacement. Chris Cox is absolutely fantastic. Just watch out for low flying ferrets.’ NotBBC.Com

‘Entertaining and thought-provoking, do your best to grab a ticket.’ * * * * Hairline.Org

‘A dazzling display of non-telepathy. Seen Lie to Me or The Mentalist on the telly? Imagine Simon Baker or Tim Roth replaced by Gareth from The Office and over-caffeinated and heavily gelled. That’s Cox’s stage persona…his fast-paced hour-plus was as much of a mind bender as it was a funnybone rattler.’ New Zealand Herald

‘The idea of comedy mixed in with mind reading isn’t one which I wasn’t particularly looking forward to. But it’s nice to be proven wrong – because at the end of this show, I wanted more… let’s just say if you don’t leave pondering “How did he do that?” and smiling stupidly, you’re probably not going to enjoy any comedy over the next 3 or so week.’ TVNZ New Zealand

”After a frenetic hour filled with trickery, cheeky quips, multiple double entendre’s and a soft toy ferret in a jumper – I can officially say I Love Cox. Chris Cox is a charming entertainer full of manic energy and wins you over with his earnest, self effacing stage persona while simultaneously perplexing the audience with his hybrid blend of comedy and magic. I won’t give away too much as it really needs to be seen to be believed, but the finale was downright extraordinary, revealing that every single moment in the show had been carefully crafted and Cox is deserving of all the praise that has been heaped on him. While leaving the show, I could hear that I was not the only one pondering out loud, “How did he do that?”. This is a must see show.’ TV 3, New Zealand.

‘Amazing mate, now put the cards down and make me some tea’ Chris Moyles, BBC Radio One

‘I really tried to throw Chris off but the boy has a gift. I found the whole thing unnerving in a good way.’ Zane Lowe, BBC Radio One.

‘Oh my god, that is freaky, that is so so so good… do more, do more!’ Kirsten O’Brien, BBC One.

‘I have enjoyed some serious Cox action before and I absolutely loved it. One of Britain’s up and coming real magicians. Utterly unbelievable, best cox ever! He’s very talented – one of the best in the business” Colin Murray, BBC Radio One.