David Goodsell

David Goodsell
Born	David R. Goodsell August 4, 1939 Los Angeles, California
Categories	Books by David Goodsell

David Goodsell is a Past National President and Honorary Life Member of the Society of American Magicians, and Editor Emeritus of M-U-M magazine, of which he was editor for nearly 30 years.

Biography

He is a Member of the Inner Circle with Gold Star of The Magic Circle and has been a member of the I.B.M. and S.A.M. since 1966.

Goodsell holds degrees from Harvey Mudd College, Harvard University and The University of Georgia. "Dr. Goodsell" was a school teacher, college professor and administrator, headmaster of three prep schools, director of a science education center and consultant, author and editor during his 40-year career in education.

He and his late friend, Larry White, published three volumes of Oracle, the bizarre/storytelling magic magazine, which was re-released in October, 2009 as a CD publication.

Goodsell has also released several magic tricks through dealers, along with original art work and lecture notes.

Awards

• Literary Fellowship from The Academy of Magical Arts
• The Milbourne Christopher Literary Award,

Books

• Finding Dariel Fitzkee: The Man with the Trick Brain (2008)

References

• Cover, M-U-M, Vol. 66, No. 8, January 1977, David R. Goodsell, magician-of-the-month, by John Zweers, page 9
• Cover, M-U-M, Vol. 76, No. 8, January 1987, David R. Goodsell, Magician Of The Month, page 9