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David Oliver (April 28, 1966 - ), American magician born and raised in Rockland, Massachusetts (a suburb of Boston), is known for his neoclassic style of performing with Doves, Zombie and Linking Rings (Stage Magic), his comedy and Close Up Magic, as well as for mentoring many youth performers throughout the New England and New York areas for more than 25 years.

The son of a police officer and homemaker, Oliver is the youngest of four brothers. Involved in the arts and magic since youth, he has appeared onstage and television since the age of six. Performed magic & comedy shows throughout high school and college years, and worked part-time for over a decade at Hank Lee's Magic Factory in Boston. Oliver headlines and lectures at numerous conventions and magic clubs across the U.S. He performs regularly at The Mystery Lounge[1] in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Monday Night Magic[2] in New York City.

David Oliver is a full-time, professional magician who performs for corporations, colleges, cruises and at private functions across the U.S. Oliver and his magic have also been featured in two films, "A Woman In Half" (1991)[3], and "American Carney: True Tales From The Circus Sideshow" (2005)[4].

He has been a columnist for M-U-M Magazine, written for MAGIC Magazine, Linking Ring, The Magic Menu and is currently a product reviewer for Genii Magazine[5]. Since 1987, he has served as adult director of The John Calvert, Boston Area Assembly Number 29 of The Society Of Young Magicians[6], and as one of the senior advisors at Tannen's Summer Magic Camp[7].

Oliver still makes his home in Rockland, MA, USA.

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Awards and Honors

  • Super Sunday Convention in PA; Honoring David Oliver, November 2007
  • NEMCON XXV Convention in CT; Honoring David Oliver, February 2006
  • S.A.M. National Presidential Citation For Dedication To The S.Y.M., February 2006
  • "David Oliver; Magician, Mentor & More", Featured Cover Story, M-U-M, April 2001
  • "Resolution Of Congratulations For Accomplishments In The Field Of Magic" from Mass. House Of Representatives, Adopted July 24, 1996

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