David Oliver (magician)
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David Oliver is an American born magician.
Oliver is known for his neoclassic style of performing stage magic with Doves (Not since Oct 2008 - see below), the Floating Ball and Linking Rings, as well as his comedy and close-up magic. He also serves as adult director of the Society of Young Magicians
#29, a youth non-profit. Oliver serves as a mentor to many youth performers and magicians, primarily in the New England & New York areas. He performs regularly at "The Mystery Lounge" in Cambridge, Massachusetts and "Monday Night Magic" in New York City. He is a regular contributor to the magicians' trade publication, Genii
, where he reviews magic tricks and effects.
In October 2008, David Oliver underwent lung surgery, for a potentially fatal lung affliction called hypersensitivity pneumonitis
or Bird Fancier's Lung
, 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 ("Death Defying Dove Acts"), complete with a list of symptoms and how to avoid the same situation.
Oliver still performs full-time, and lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
Oliver is known for his neoclassic style of performing stage magic with Doves (Not since Oct 2008 - see below), the Floating Ball and Linking Rings, as well as his comedy and close-up magic. He also serves as adult director of the Society of Young Magicians
Society of Young Magicians
The Society of Young Magicians is a group of magicians, age seven through seventeen, which is sponsored by the Society of American Magicians. The Society of Young Magicians has clubs, known as "assemblies" around the world usually associated with an adult S.A.M group.Youth aged 7 through 17 may...
#29, a youth non-profit. Oliver serves as a mentor to many youth performers and magicians, primarily in the New England & New York areas. He performs regularly at "The Mystery Lounge" in Cambridge, Massachusetts and "Monday Night Magic" in New York City. He is a regular contributor to the magicians' trade publication, 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...
, where he reviews magic tricks and effects.
In October 2008, David Oliver underwent lung surgery, for a potentially fatal lung affliction called hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammation of the alveoli within the lung caused by hypersensitivity to inhaled organic dusts. Sufferers are commonly exposed to the dust by their occupation or hobbies.-Pathophysiology:Hypersensitivity pneumonitis involves inhalation of an antigen...
or Bird Fancier's Lung
Bird fancier's lung
Bird fancier's lung is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by bird droppings. The lungs become inflamed with granuloma formation.Bird Fancier's Lung , also called bird-breeder's lung and pigeon-breeder's lung, is a subset of 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
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...
detailed his ordeal with the birds ("Death Defying Dove Acts"), complete with a list of symptoms and how to avoid the same situation.
Oliver still performs full-time, and lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts.