David specialises in Close-up and Strolling magic, the type of magic which is performed from table-to-table in a restaurant or banquet situation, or moving amongst small groups at cocktail parties or receptions. He began performing professionally 22 years ago when he became one of the resident magicians at Merlins restaurant in Fitzroy. Since then he has performed close-up magic at wedding receptions, 21st birthday parties, 50th anniversary parties, cocktail parties, banquets, Barmitzvahs and trade promotions.
His extensive experience includes six years as the resident magician at the Keg Restaurant and Bar in Doncaster (1996-2002), two years as the resident magician at Club Kilsyth (2004-2006), and he is currently one of the resident magicians at the Crown Casino Complex and can be seen on a regular basis performing close-up magic at Santé Brasserie, The Mesh, and The Pub at Crown.
He has worked everywhere from the Great Hall at the National Gallery to private functions at Raheen for Richard Pratt and the Visy Board company. He has performed at the Australia Club, the Athenaeum Club and the Savage Club, and appeared many times at the major Melbourne hotels including the Grand Hyatt, Hilton, Park Royal, Sheraton, Radison, the Old Melbourne Hotel, and Crown Casino.
Children's Delight
As well as performing strolling magic for any age group David has been the resident children’s party magician at the Pancake Parlour, Highpoint Shopping Centre, for the past 18 years. He has performed thousands of children’s magic shows both at The Pancake Parlour and also in private homes and provides a one hour show for children between the ages of five to twelve years which includes lots of great magic, fun, ballons and audience participation.
Corporate Clients
Some of the many companies David has provided entertainment for include:
| National Mutual | Smith Kline and Beecham |
| Carlton and United Breweries | Air New Zealand |
| British Airways | Fuji Xerox |
| Optus | Carlton Football Club |
| Adelaide Crows | Hewlett Packard Australia Ltd. |
| Multiplex | 3BA/Power FM, Ballarat |
| Duhig Ford | The Collins Hill Group |
| Cobb and Co. Coaches | Bosch |
| Digital Equipment Corporation | Jacobs Engineering |
| Logic | The Hansen Corporation |
| Sandown Greyhound Racing Club | City West Water |
| Roche | Australian Society of Medical Research |