David Oliver (magician)

David Oliver is an American born magician.

Oliver is known for his neoclassic style of performing stage magic with Doves (Not since Oct 2008 - see below), the Floating Ball and Linking Rings, as well as his comedy and close-up magic. He also serves as adult director of the Society of Young Magicians #29,^[1] a youth non-profit. Oliver serves as a mentor to many youth performers and magicians, primarily in the New England & New York areas.^[2] He performs regularly at "The Mystery Lounge"^[3] in Cambridge, Massachusetts and "Monday Night Magic"^[4] in New York City. He is a regular contributor to the magicians' trade publication, Genii, where he reviews magic tricks and effects.^[5]

In October 2008, David Oliver underwent lung surgery, for a potentially fatal lung affliction called hypersensitivity pneumonitis^[6] or Bird Fancier's Lung^[7], caused by working and living with the birds in his show. Subsequently, the doves were removed from his show, after being a feature in his act for more than 25 years. The August 2011 issue of Genii detailed his ordeal with the birds ("Death Defying Dove Acts"^[8]), complete with a list of symptoms and how to avoid the same situation.

Oliver still performs full-time, and lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts.

References

1. ^ The John Calvert, Boston Area Assembly Number 29 of The Society Of Young Magicians
2. ^ Magic Interviews.net with David Oliver, 2006
3. ^ Mystery Lounge
4. ^ Monday Night Magic
5. ^ Genii magazine, July 2008.
6. ^ Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
7. ^ Bird Fancier's Lung
8. ^ Genii magazine, August 2011.

External links

• Official Website for The Magic of David Oliver

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