David Oliver (magician)
David Oliver is an American born magician.
Oliver is known for his neoclassic style of performing stage magic with Doves, the Floating Ball and Linking Rings, as well as his comedy and close-up magic. He also served as adult director of the Society of Young Magicians #29, a youth non-profit. Oliver served as a mentor to many youth performers and magicians, primarily in the New England & New York areas. He was a regular performer at "Monday Night Magic" in New York City, as well as a regular contributor to the magicians' trade publication, Genii, where he reviewed magic tricks and effects. Oliver was also a monthly columnist for the S.A.M. monthly publication, M-U-M Magazine, writing an advice column for millennials.
In October 2008, David Oliver underwent exploratory lung surgery, for a potentially fatal lung affliction called hypersensitivity pneumonitis 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.
In October 2017, Oliver was awarded the "Ambassador Of Magic" Award from the Milbourne Christopher Foundation.
