The Ridiculist.

September 30, 2026

Magic at the Yellow Springs Film Festival

I’m joining Andi Gladwin in my hometown for magic, a screening of Stealing Magic, and a conversation at the Yellow Springs Film Festival.

February 6, 2026

ComClave in Vegas

I’m joining my friends Mac King, John Archer, Mike Caveney, Nick Diffatte, Rob Zabrecky, Paul Wilson, and Derek Hughes for a wild weekend of fun and sharing at our first annual…

February 6, 2026

Marvyn’s Magic Theater

I’ll be returning to Palm Springs February 19-21, 2026 to perform at my buddy Jeff Hobson’s beautiful magic venue Marvyn’s Magic Theater. I had a blast last year and I’m so happy…

February 6, 2026

House of Magic

My friend Mark DeSouza has created a wonderful new magic history and performance venue in the Philadelphia area call The House of Magic. I’ll be appearing in the Smoke and Mirrors…

February 6, 2026

Liberty Magic in April

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has created a venue for the art of magic. I’ll be performing there the entire month of April, 2026. If you’re in the area come see the show! Learn…

February 6, 2026

69 Atlantic

We had so much fun at 69 Atlantic in Brooklyn last year that we fixed the table and are going to do it again next month. I can't wait. Learn

August 7, 2025

Hawaiian Hangout

Our first port of call today on the Oceania Regatta was Kaua’i, Hawaii where I debarked to buy some shoes and my intention was to go back to the ship. But the magical fates had…

July 10, 2025

A Royal Welcome

Thanks to the amazing team at Don Casino Entertainment Agency, I’ve begun an exciting new partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. This July, I’ll be performing on four of…

June 25, 2025

Honored to Be Heading to FISM 2025 in Turin

I’m thrilled and deeply honored to announce that I’ll be performing and lecturing at FISM 2025, the World Championship of Magic, taking place this July in Turin, Italy.For those…

June 14, 2025

Circus 1903 in Dubai

Our fabulous show just landed in Dubai where we will be thrilling audiences at the impressive Coca Cola Arena June 20-22. After a week of sold out shows in Jeddah, we continue our…

March 30, 2025

Virgin at Sea

Just beginning my first contract with Virgin Voyages in the Caribbean. The Ship, The Resilient Lady, is lovely and the audiences are amazingly fun-loving. It’s been a wonderful…

February 25, 2025

Bulgarian Magic

I’m pleased to be performing and lecturing at the “Golden Cat” magic convention near Sofia, Bulgaria. The dates are March 13-16, 2025. Learn more

February 18, 2025

Fun & Magic in Palm Springs

My friend Jeff Hobson is one of the funniest and most skilled magician’s in the world. After decades of headlining Vegas showrooms, appearing in international night clubs and…

January 27, 2025

Fun in Brooklyn

This will be fun. My Friends have opened a wonderful space in Brooklyn that is an upscale “Curiosity Shop” in the front and an intimate performance space in the back. Learn more…

October 3, 2024

Excited to be touring with The Illusionists this holiday season

This will be a fun tour with some great friends. This show is always a great crowd pleaser. Come see us! Learn

April 13, 2024

Honored to perform at The Kennedy Center with The Illusionists

I’m excited to rejoin my friends in the cast and crew of this incredible show. I lived in Washington D.C. for twenty years, so to be performing in the Opera House of The Kennedy…

April 13, 2024

Ridiculous in Chicago

I’m happy to be appearing in Chicago this Spring with a new show. The Rhapsody Theater is a lovely venue on the North Side designed for magic. I hope you can join me there! A…

February 28, 2024

Polynesian Prestidigitation

A fantastic 12 days aboard the Regent Navigator, the small ship with a big ❤️!After Covid I wasn’t sure I wanted to go back to the high seas to entertain, but I’m glad I did. The…

February 27, 2024

The Illusionists go Down Under!

It was an intense January in Australia. I joined the cast of The Illusionists Live for a month of shows for enthusiastic and appreciative crowds at the State Theater in Melbourne…

January 7, 2023

Surprised and Honored to Receive the Magic Circle's Carlton Award

After our final bows during this year’s Circus 1903 performance at the Apollo Hammersmith Theatre, Laura London and Lee Hathaway of The Magic Circle surprised me on stage with a…

April 13, 2021

Announcing Sleight.School

Wow, that year went by fast! April 14, 2021, marks one year to the day that I gave my first online private lesson, and in doing so, gave flight to Sleight School. Since then, I’ve…

September 25, 2020

Rejected Master Class Trailer

I’m getting excited about my October Master Classes with Vanishing Inc. They asked me to make a trailer for the sessions. They rejected this one. I’m not sure why. Learn more Hope…

June 10, 2020

Midnight Madness 1997

In 1997 Rich Bloch asked me to put on a Midnight Madness Show for his World Magic Summit convention. I said yes and then I did what I always do when someone wants me to do a…

June 9, 2020

I’m thrilled to offer personalized private instruction to students of all ages and ability levels.

Magic and Sleight of Hand have been my passion for over 50 years. I’ve often been asked to provide private lessons, but I never had the time because I was always “on the road,”…

May 9, 2020

Join me for an online workshop Thursday, May 21 @ 1PM EST

I’m having such a blast teaching a Magic Class for Conjuring Arts Research Center that I’m going to keep going! Several Magic Clubs around the world have asked if I could do…

April 11, 2020

I'm giving classes with Conjuring Arts University

View this post on Instagram Brand new LIVE online courses available now! Learn directly from Asi Wind, Michael Weber and David Williamson via webcam with Conjuring Arts University…

February 22, 2020

If anybody wants to hear me prattle on incoherently for three minutes… give this a watch.

What I have to say is inane, but at least my friend Gali is

January 15, 2020

Honored by The Magic Circle in London

I was truly shocked, surprised, humbled and honored to be presented with an honorary membership into The Inner Magic Circle at the recent Session convention in London. To be given…

November 9, 2019

Lucky Prize Winner

After last year‘s run of Circus 1903 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, the producers asked me to create a new routine for the show’s return to the UK for an expanded holiday…

October 6, 2019

Ill be joining the US tour of the Illusionists in January

Learn

September 23, 2019

I'm returning to the UK this Holiday season with Circus 1903!

Birmingham Hippodrome Oct 25- Nov 2Salford Lowry Nov 19-24Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin Nov 27- Dec 1London - Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre Dec 19-Jan 5 Learn

March 8, 2019

I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of the illusionists for a residency in Reno!

Shows begin April 17th. More info

March 4, 2019

Lifetime Achievement recognition from vanish magazine

I am flattered and humbled by this recognition from the editors of Vanish, a magazine for

September 2, 2018

San Francisco Lecture Sept 7

Thanks to my buddy Joe Pon at Misdirections Magic Shop for organizing this last minute

August 26, 2018

Chicago Magic Video Lecture Notes Now Available

I had a blast performing and lecturing at The Chicago Magic Lounge this weekend. What a vibrant and friendly community they have built there. The management, crew and staff made…

July 24, 2018

Chicago Magic Lounge - August 23, 24, 25

I'm excited to be heading to Chicago in August to perform at The Chicago Magic Lounge. It's a swanky nightclub that features magic and sleight of hand and it's been getting rave…

May 1, 2018

I am honored to be named Magician of the Year

I’m sorry that I missed the Academy of Magical Arts awards ceremony last night. I am currently in Singapore with Circus 1903. I hope I can convey what being named Magician of the…

December 3, 2016

Circus 1903

I don't think I've ever had more fun performing on stage. This incredible show officially opens tonight in Canberra Australia. It's been a lot of fun but a lot of work to get to…

August 27, 2016

Teenagers

I met two teenagers who challenged and changed how I think about the art of magic. I met them each separately and decades apart but I recognized similar qualities in each of them.…

January 6, 2016

Thank You London!

October 7, 2015

Learn more about The Illusionists Live in London

I'm so excited to be heading to London soon to take part in an incredible show. I'll be joining an amazing cast of skilled performers from all over the world. Please come see us…

August 21, 2015

The Illusionists in London

I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of The Illusionists Live in London beginning this November for a seven week run at the Shaftesbury Theatre. I had a blast with the show last…

September 13, 2014

Meet me in Italy for FISM 2015

I'm so happy to be included among the artists appearing at FISM in Rimini, Italy July 2015. I've always had the time of my life whenever I've attended a FISM convention and this…

February 11, 2014

For those who think I don't take magic seriously...

An interview and performance at the Magic Castle with the wonderful

February 8, 2014

Watch Classic Dave Videos Online!

In 1990 I snuck into the TV studios of a large corporate entity in downtown Washington DC with producer and cameraman Ken Norris. In the wee hours of the morning we shot several…

November 26, 2013

Genii Magazine Cover Boy

Wow, David Britland really did a number on me in this month’s Genii Magazine. In the article John Lovick dives into the history of the “Vanished Man” It’s sort of a locked room…

October 18, 2013

New York City Benefit

I’m thrilled to be presenting a night of magic and comedy October 27th at the Axis Theater. The show is to benefit a wonderful program created by the Conjuring Arts Research…

September 6, 2013

Goodbye Alaska

Goodbye Alaska. It was a wonderful season aboard the Disney Wonder. Goodbye Alaska. It was a wonderful season aboard the Disney

June 7, 2013

Alaska! (at Port of Juneau, AK) Alaska! (at Port of Juneau, AK)

Alaska! (at Port of Juneau, AK) Alaska! (at Port of Juneau,

May 22, 2013

Under the Golden Gate Bridge

Under the Golden Gate Bridge. Entering San Fran. (at Golden Gate Bridge) Under the Golden Gate Bridge. Entering San Fran. (at Golden Gate

May 1, 2013

Magic Class! My favorite part of the week aboard the Disney Fantasy

Magic Class! My favorite part of the week aboard the Disney

April 20, 2013

OperaCadabra 2013

Another rollicking show at the Historic Cedarville Opera House. I joined Rob Torres, John Ekin and the wonderful band, Blue Moon Soup onstage to raise some money and put on a fun…

April 10, 2013

I’m truly honored by the recognition given to me at the Magic Castle Awards in Los Angeles this past week

I’m truly honored by the recognition given to me at the Magic Castle Awards in Los Angeles this past week. I was awarded with a Performing Fellowship by the Academy of Magical…

April 1, 2013

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Abbey Carpet Co

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Abbey Carpet Co. for a fun evening! Thanks to the wonderful folks at Abbey Carpet Co. for a fun

April 1, 2013

Almost show time in the Walt Disney Theater aboard the Disney Fantasy

Almost show time in the Walt Disney Theater aboard the Disney

March 30, 2013

Blackpool 2013

What makes a magic convention memorable? The venue? The food? The show? No, it’s the people! The crazy, brilliant, wonderful friends you reconnect with year after year. The 2013…