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− | * [[Oliver's Twists - The David Oliver Lecture Experience]] by [[David Oliver]] | + | * [[Oliver's Twists - The David Oliver Lecture Experience]] by [[David Oliver]] (1995, 2008) |
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− | * [[Grandson Of Simon Says]] by [[Simon Lovell]] | + | * [[Grandson Of Simon Says]] by [[Simon Lovell]] (as of 2008- currently at press) |
− | * [[Fulminations]] by [[Gary Ouellet]] | + | * [[Fulminations]] by [[Gary Ouellet]] (Book one - reprinted from Genii column #10, #17) |
− | * [[Magic Menu]] | + | * [[Magic Menu - The First Five Years]] by [[Jim Sisti]] (March/April 1993, Issue 16) |
== Awards and Honors == | == Awards and Honors == |
Revision as of 16:07, 9 January 2009
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.
Bibliography
Books
- Oliver's Twists - The David Oliver Lecture Experience by David Oliver (1995, 2008)
- A Pocket Full Of Glitter by David Oliver (1999)
Contributor to:
- Shinko Nagisa's Arm Twisting Illusion by Meir Yedid (1989)
- Son Of Simon Says by Simon Lovell (2000)
- Switch - Unfolding The $100 Bill Change by John Lovick (2006)
- Grandson Of Simon Says by Simon Lovell (as of 2008- currently at press)
- Fulminations by Gary Ouellet (Book one - reprinted from Genii column #10, #17)
- Magic Menu - The First Five Years by Jim Sisti (March/April 1993, Issue 16)
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
References and External Links
- The Magic Of David Oliver - Official Site
- David Oliver: The Internet Movie Data Base
- Society Of Young Magicians #29 - Official Site
- The Mystery Lounge
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