DAVID WILLIAMSON
Official Biography

David has been featured on ABC’s Champions of Magic, where he appeared with Princess Stephanie as he performed his miracles at different locations in and around Monaco. David has also co-starred in several top-rated prime-time network specials including CBS’s Magicians’ Favorite Magicians, NBC’s Houdini: Unlocking His Mysteries, and NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic III. His television appearances also include The CW’s Masters of Illusion and America’s Got Talent.

In 1981 David won first place in the International Brotherhood of Magicians’ sleight of hand competition. That year he also became the first ever recipient of the prestigious Gold Cups Award of Excellence in close-up magic. David was voted “Close Up Magician of the Year” two years in a row by his peers at Hollywood’s renowned Magic Castle. He was also twice awarded the “Magic Castle Lecturer of the Year” and the “Magic Castle Parlor Magician of the Year.” David was voted “Most Wanted Magician” at the 2003 FISM convention in Den Haag.

David was named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. He was also honored with the Performance Fellowship by the Magic Castle’s Academy of Magical Arts and awarded an Honorary Lifetime Membership by the UK’s Magic Circle, the world’s premier magical society. He is also the recipient of The Magic Circle’s 2022 Carlton Award for “Excellence in Comedy Magic.”

As host of the United Kingdom’s acclaimed television series The Magic Comedy Strip, David’s irresistible mix of humor and skill helped make it one of the highest rated shows in the country. He has created illusions for and performed in several commercials and has developed TV shows for Walt Disney Productions and ABC, as well as consulting for David Copperfield’s and David Blaine’s TV specials. Other network television appearances include Masters of Illusion and The World Magic Awards special, where he was named Comedy Magician of the Year.

A popular and respected teacher and creator of magic, Dave has travelled the world inspiring magic enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. His best-selling magic book, Williamson’s Wonders, has been translated into six languages. His instructional videos Sleight of Dave, Dave 2, Magic Farm, and Ridiculous are bestsellers worldwide. David continues to instruct magicians with his popular online Sleight School.

David has been a featured performer in the world tour of The Illusionists Live, touring Australia, the United States, South Africa, Kuwait, and London’s West End. He was featured in the cast of The Illusionists Experience at the ElDorado Resort in Reno. David also starred in Presto!, a magic and variety show. His show Ridiculous debuted at Chicago’s Rhapsody Theater.

David has starred as the Ringmaster in Circus 1903. He has also been a frequent favorite guest entertainer on various cruise lines including Disney Cruise Lines, NCL, Azamara, Holland America, Regent, Celebrity, Oceania, Royal Caribbean, and Virgin Voyages.

Contact: david@davidwilliamson.com