Simon has headlined at festivals and tours in Canada, New Zealand, Europe and in the UK and has had residencies at many of the most prestigious international nightclubs, as well as a month as special guest in the exclusive cabaret at The Casino in Monte Carlo, Paris and Dubai.
He was the magic and effects supervisor to Cameron Mackintosh for the West End production of The Witches of Eastwick.
In 1996 he opened his own 4000 square foot venue, 'Simon Drake's House of Magic', in a secret central London location, specialising in light-hearted amputations and decapitations of senior executives and celebrity guests. In 2006, The House of Magic was voted 6th in the top 300 venues in the UK, and is now firmly established as the finest venue in the UK for enchanting, mind-blowing, magical entertainment. Unrivalled in its atmosphere and attention to detail.
Recent consultations have included an acclaimed production of Dr Faustus. Simon was also the brains behind making £5 million in cash vanish while it appeared to still be there for the most recent series of the BBC prime time hit, 'Hustle'.
In September 2007, Simon released his own edit on DVD of the, now cult, 'Secret Cabaret'. His office was swamped with orders even before the official release date.
Simon was the specialist prop and magic advisor to Terry Gilliam and stars of the feature film, The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus. Released 16th October 2009.
In Feb 2010 Simon was asked to devise effects, mentor Suzi Perry and appear on The Gadget Show for Channel 5. The hour long episode is screened on 1st March 2010 with the main part filmed in Simon's House of Magic..
To see Simon perform live, click HERE for the next House of Magic Public Night date, or to read more about 'The Secret Cabaret - The Creator's Cut' click HERE.
To view photos of Simon, please click HERE.
