David Acer
Encyclopedia
David Acer is a Canadian
scientist, stand-up comedian
and close-up
magician.
As a magician he has performed at The Magic Castle
and FISM. He has also authored numerous well respected books on magic. Since 2002, he has had a regular column in Genii
magazine. David wrote 5 episodes of the 1997-2001 series, "Popular Mechanics for Kids
".
In 2007, Acer was invited to lecture at Fechter's Finger-Flicking Frolic, a close-up magic convention held in upstate New York (USA) and limited to fewer than 150 hand-picked attendees.
As a comedian and actor, he has had roles on the television program Mystery Hunters
and in the film Levity
as well as performed numerous times at Montreal
's Just for Laughs
festival. He has also been on YTV's popular show Prank Patrol
helping out one of the young pranksters by showing her how to do some easy magic tricks.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
scientist, stand-up comedian
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
and close-up
Close-up
In filmmaking, television production, still photography and the comic strip medium a close-up tightly frames a person or an object. Close-ups are one of the standard shots used regularly with medium shots and long shots . Close-ups display the most detail, but they do not include the broader scene...
magician.
As a magician he has performed at The Magic Castle
The Magic Castle
The Magic Castle, located at 7001 Franklin Avenue in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California, is a nightclub for magicians and magic enthusiasts, as well as the clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts. It bills itself as "the most unusual private club in the world."-Nightclub:The Magic...
and FISM. He has also authored numerous well respected books on magic. Since 2002, he has had a regular column in Genii
Genii (magazine)
Genii, The Conjurors' Magazine is the longest-running independent magazine devoted to magic and magicians in the history of the art. It was founded by William Larsen, Sr. in 1936, and run by his descendents until 1998, when it was sold to The Genii Corporation, headed by well-known magic author...
magazine. David wrote 5 episodes of the 1997-2001 series, "Popular Mechanics for Kids
Popular Mechanics for Kids
Popular Mechanics for Kids was a Canadian children's television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach children how things work...
".
In 2007, Acer was invited to lecture at Fechter's Finger-Flicking Frolic, a close-up magic convention held in upstate New York (USA) and limited to fewer than 150 hand-picked attendees.
As a comedian and actor, he has had roles on the television program Mystery Hunters
Mystery Hunters
Mystery Hunters is a Canadian Documentary television series aimed at a Young audience. It aired on YTV in Canada and on Discovery Kids in the United States. It was also dubbed in Japanese and aired in Japan on NHK....
and in the film Levity
Levity (film)
Levity is a 2003 drama movie, directed by Ed Solomon. Its theatrical release was on April 4. The score for this film was composed by Mark Oliver Everett of the band Eels. Levity was filmed in Montreal, Canada.- Plot :...
as well as performed numerous times at Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
's Just for Laughs
Just for Laughs
Just for Laughs is a comedy festival held each July in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 1983. It is the largest international comedy festival in the world.- Information :...
festival. He has also been on YTV's popular show Prank Patrol
Prank Patrol
Prank Patrol is a children's television series currently airing on YTV. Each week, Andy and a team of "ninjas" help kids pull off pranks on an unsuspecting victim...
helping out one of the young pranksters by showing her how to do some easy magic tricks.