As a magician and New York Times crossword puzzle constructor, David Kwong has delighted and confounded audiences worldwide. A TED Talk favorite, Kwong regularly speaks to companies and demonstrates the principles of illusion and the science of why your brain is fooled.

Kwong was the head magic consultant for the worldwide hit Now You See Me. Kwong’s virtual show, Inside the Box, garnered a Critic’s Pick from the New York Times and his live one-man show, The Enigmatist, concluded a sold-out run at the Kennedy Center in July 2023. The Enigmatist next premieres at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in May 2024.

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An immersive evening of enigmas, puzzles & illusions ... that begins with a puzzle room. After playing to sold out crowds in New York and Los Angeles, The Enigmatist sold out its 2023 run at The Kennedy Center. It will premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier on May 29, 2024. More info here.

David has spoken to and performed for hundreds of companies with his entertaining and enlightening talks on the principles of illusion, influence, command, and the science of getting a step ahead. He also designs custom team-building puzzle events. Click here to learn more.

David’s kids’ book of magic tricks How to Fool Your Parents will hit shelves on October 8, 2024! Pre-order here!

Within these pages you will learn more than two dozen tricks to dazzle your friends, amaze your family, and confound everyone in your audience.

Sorry, parents!

Reviews

“What a brilliant book! I love it! Ideas to fool your parennn… wait a minute. I AM a parent. Why am I reading this? Set this book down immediately! It’s filled with trickery of the highest order! David Kwong, what have you done?!?” — Neil Patrick Harris, author of The Magic Misfits

“A perfect book for any kid who likes making a little bit of mischief!” — B.J. Novak, author of The Book with No Pictures