David Williamson

David Williamson (born 1961) is an American professional sleight-of-hand artist, magician, actor, and writer.

David Britland of Genii magazine called him "an exceptional stage performer" and "a magician who changed the way we do magic." He was named Magician of the Year in 2017 by the Academy of the Magical Arts, and was named an Honorary Member of prestigious British association The Magic Circle.

Personal life Williamson was born in 1961 in Xenia, Ohio. His father was a farmer and factory worker.

In 1984, he and his wife moved to Europe, where he performed frequently at conventions in England and elsewhere.

In 1989, he wrote a book about his magic act, Williamson's Wonders, with Richard Kaufman. His comedic style began to earn him a reputation and further bookings, for corporate events and eventually a television special, Champions of Magic. In the 2000s, he began performing regularly for Disney Cruise Line.

Works Williamson's Wonders (written with Richard Kaufman, 1989)

Honors and awards Besides the honors noted above, Williamson was named the Academy of Magical Arts' Close-up Magician of the Year in 1989 and 1990, Lecturer Magician of the Year in 1990 and 1993, Parlour Magician of the Year in 1994, and received its Performing Fellowship in 2012.