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<b>[http://www.davidolivermagic.com David Oliver]</b> (April 28, 1966 - ), American magician born and raised in Rockland, Massachusetts (a suburb of Boston), is known for his neoclassic style of performing with Doves, Zombie and Linking Rings [[(Stage Magic)]], his comedy and [[Close Up Magic]], as well as for mentoring many youth performers throughout the New England and New York areas for more than 25 years.
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'''David Oliver''' (b. April 28, 1966), an American magician born and raised in Rockland, Massachusetts (a suburb of Boston), is known for his neoclassic style of performing with Doves, [[Zombie]] and [[Linking Rings]], his comedy and [[Close Up Magic]], as well as for mentoring many youth performers throughout the New England and New York areas for more than 25 years.
  
The son of a police officer and homemaker, Oliver is the youngest of four brothers. Involved in the arts and magic since youth, he has appeared onstage and television since the age of six. Performed magic & comedy shows throughout high school and college years, and worked part-time for over a decade at [http://www.magicfact.com Hank Lee's Magic Factory] in Boston. Oliver headlines and lectures at numerous conventions and magic clubs across the U.S. He performs regularly at [http://www.mysterylounge.com The Mystery Lounge] in Cambridge, Massachusetts and [http://www.mondaynightmagic.com Monday Night Magic] in New York City.  
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== Biography==
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The son of a police officer and homemaker, Oliver is the youngest of four brothers. Involved in the arts and magic since youth, he has appeared onstage and television since the age of six. Performed magic & comedy shows throughout high school and college years, and worked part-time for over a decade at [[Hank Lee's Magic Factory]] in Boston. Oliver headlines and lectures at numerous conventions and magic clubs across the U.S. He performs regularly at [[The Mystery Lounge]in Cambridge, Massachusetts and at [[Monday Night Magic]] in New York City.  
  
David Oliver is a full-time, professional magician who performs for corporations, colleges, cruises and at private functions across the U.S. Oliver and his magic have also been featured in two films, [["A Woman In Half" (1991)]][http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0467144/fullcredits#cast], and [["American Carney: True Tales From The Circus Sideshow" (2005)]][http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429572/].
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David Oliver is a full-time, professional magician who performs for corporations, colleges, cruises and at private functions across the United States. Oliver and his magic have also been featured in three films, "[[A Woman In Half]]" (1991)<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0467144/fullcredits#cast</ref> "[[American Carney: True Tales From The Circus Sideshow]]" (2005)<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429572/</ref>, and the documentary, "[[Magic Camp]]" (2012) <ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1525580/</ref>
  
He has been a columnist for [[M-U-M]] Magazine, written for [[MAGIC Magazine]], [[Linking Ring]], [[The Magic Menu]] and is currently a product reviewer for [[Genii Magazine]][http://www.geniimagazine.com/index.html]. He also serves as adult director of The John Calvert, Boston Area Assembly Number 29 of [[The Society Of Young Magicians]][http://www.sym29.webs.com], and as one of the senior advisors at [[Tannen's Summer Magic Camp]][http://www.tannens.com/shop/magiccamp.php].
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He has been a columnist for [[M-U-M]] Magazine, written for [[MAGIC Magazine]], [[Linking Ring]], [[The Magic Menu]] and is currently a product reviewer for [[Genii Magazine]] . Since 1987, he has served as adult director of The John Calvert, Boston Area Assembly Number 29 of [[The Society Of Young Magicians]], and as one of the senior advisors at [[Tannen's Magic Camp]].
  
Oliver still makes his home in Rockland, MA, USA.
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In October 2008, David Oliver underwent lung surgery, for a potentially fatal lung affliction called Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypersensitivity_pneumonitis Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis]</ref> or Bird Fancier's Lung<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_fancier%27s_lung Bird Fancier's Lung]</ref>, 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 [[Genii 2011 August |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.
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In July of 2012, the [[Society of American Magicians]] national council honored (and surprised) David for his 25 years of mentoring the Boston area [[S.Y.M.]], by renaming the group, "The [[John Calvert]] - David Oliver, Boston-Area Assembly Number 29 of The Society Of Young Magicians."
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In June 2013, after years of declining health due to Bird Fancier's Lung, Oliver had both of his lungs replaced during a grueling 14-hour double lung transplant surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Months of recuperation and recovery followed. The magic community from around the globe rallied together in tremendous support of David's recovery.
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MAGIC Magazine  featured David Oliver as its January 2014 cover story ("DAVID OLIVER: Celebrating Life!" <ref>[http://www.magicmagazine.com/2014/january/contents.html MAGIC Magazine, January 2014.]</ref>), following his difficult journey through the arduous double lung transplant and his subsequent recovery and his second chance at life. The article chronicles the details of his months in Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as the history of his life in magic as a performer, director, writer and mentor.
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Oliver has returned to performing full-time, and lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts.
  
 
== Bibliography ==
 
== Bibliography ==
 
===Books===
 
===Books===
* [[Oliver's Twists - The David Oliver Lecture Experience]] by [[David Oliver]]
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* [[Oliver's Twists - The David Oliver Lecture Experience]] by David Oliver (1995, 2008)
* [[A Pocket Full Of Glitter]] by [[David Oliver]]
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* [[A Pocket Full Of Glitter]] by David Oliver (1999)
  
 
Contributor to:
 
Contributor to:
 
* [[Shinko Nagisa's Arm Twisting Illusion]] by [[Meir Yedid]] (1989)
 
* [[Shinko Nagisa's Arm Twisting Illusion]] by [[Meir Yedid]] (1989)
 
* [[Son Of Simon Says]] by [[Simon Lovell]] (2000)
 
* [[Son Of Simon Says]] by [[Simon Lovell]] (2000)
* [[Switch]] - Unfolding The $100 Bill Change by [[John Lovick]] (2006)
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* [[SWITCH, Unfolding the $100 Bill Change]] by [[John Lovick]] (2006)
* [[Grandson Of Simon Says]] by [[Simon Lovell]]
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* [[Fulminations]] by [[Gary Ouellet]]
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* [[Grandson Of Simon Says]] by Simon Lovell (as of 2008- currently at press)
* [[Magic Menu]]: Year One by [[Jim Sisti]]
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* [[Fulminations Plus, Vol. I]] by [[Gary Ouellet]] (Book one - reprinted from Genii column #10, #17) (1994)
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* [[Magic Menu - The First Five Years]] by [[Jim Sisti]] (March/April 1993, Issue 16) - 1995.
  
 
== Awards and Honors ==
 
== Awards and Honors ==
 
* [[Super Sunday]] Convention in PA; Honoring David Oliver, November 2007
 
* [[Super Sunday]] Convention in PA; Honoring David Oliver, November 2007
* [[NEMCON XXV]] Convention in CT; Honoring David Oliver, February 2006
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* [[NEMCON]] XXV Convention in CT; Honoring David Oliver, February 2006
 
* [[S.A.M.]] National Presidential Citation For Dedication To The [[S.Y.M.]], February 2006
 
* [[S.A.M.]] National Presidential Citation For Dedication To The [[S.Y.M.]], February 2006
 
* "David Oliver; Magician, Mentor & More", Featured Cover Story, [[M-U-M]], April 2001
 
* "David Oliver; Magician, Mentor & More", Featured Cover Story, [[M-U-M]], April 2001
 
* "Resolution Of Congratulations For Accomplishments In The Field Of Magic" from Mass. House Of Representatives, Adopted July 24, 1996
 
* "Resolution Of Congratulations For Accomplishments In The Field Of Magic" from Mass. House Of Representatives, Adopted July 24, 1996
  
== References and External Links ==
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*[http://www.davidolivermagic.com The Magic Of David Oliver - Official Site]
 
*[http://www.davidolivermagic.com The Magic Of David Oliver - Official Site]
 
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2062469/ David Oliver: The Internet Movie Data Base]
 
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2062469/ David Oliver: The Internet Movie Data Base]
 
*[http://www.sym29.webs.com Society Of Young Magicians #29 - Official Site]
 
*[http://www.sym29.webs.com Society Of Young Magicians #29 - Official Site]
 
*[http://www.mysterylounge.com The Mystery Lounge]
 
*[http://www.mysterylounge.com The Mystery Lounge]
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*[http://www.mondaynightmagic.com/ Monday Night Magic]
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Revision as of 14:35, 5 January 2014

David Oliver
BornApril 28, 1966
Rockland, Massachusetts

CategoriesBooks by David Oliver

David Oliver (b. April 28, 1966), an American magician born and raised in Rockland, Massachusetts (a suburb of Boston), is known for his neoclassic style of performing with Doves, Zombie and Linking Rings, his comedy and Close Up Magic, as well as for mentoring many youth performers throughout the New England and New York areas for more than 25 years.

Biography

The son of a police officer and homemaker, Oliver is the youngest of four brothers. Involved in the arts and magic since youth, he has appeared onstage and television since the age of six. Performed magic & comedy shows throughout high school and college years, and worked part-time for over a decade at Hank Lee's Magic Factory in Boston. Oliver headlines and lectures at numerous conventions and magic clubs across the U.S. He performs regularly at The Mystery Lounge in Cambridge, Massachusetts and at Monday Night Magic in New York City.

David Oliver is a full-time, professional magician who performs for corporations, colleges, cruises and at private functions across the United States. Oliver and his magic have also been featured in three films, "A Woman In Half" (1991)[1] "American Carney: True Tales From The Circus Sideshow" (2005)[2], and the documentary, "Magic Camp" (2012) [3]

He has been a columnist for M-U-M Magazine, written for MAGIC Magazine, Linking Ring, The Magic Menu and is currently a product reviewer for Genii Magazine . Since 1987, he has served as adult director of The John Calvert, Boston Area Assembly Number 29 of The Society Of Young Magicians, and as one of the senior advisors at Tannen's Magic Camp.

In October 2008, David Oliver underwent lung surgery, for a potentially fatal lung affliction called Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis[4] or Bird Fancier's Lung[5], 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.

In July of 2012, the Society of American Magicians national council honored (and surprised) David for his 25 years of mentoring the Boston area S.Y.M., by renaming the group, "The John Calvert - David Oliver, Boston-Area Assembly Number 29 of The Society Of Young Magicians."

In June 2013, after years of declining health due to Bird Fancier's Lung, Oliver had both of his lungs replaced during a grueling 14-hour double lung transplant surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Months of recuperation and recovery followed. The magic community from around the globe rallied together in tremendous support of David's recovery.

MAGIC Magazine featured David Oliver as its January 2014 cover story ("DAVID OLIVER: Celebrating Life!" [6]), following his difficult journey through the arduous double lung transplant and his subsequent recovery and his second chance at life. The article chronicles the details of his months in Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as the history of his life in magic as a performer, director, writer and mentor.

Oliver has returned to performing full-time, and lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts.

Bibliography

Books

Contributor to:

Awards and Honors

  • Super Sunday Convention in PA; Honoring David Oliver, November 2007
  • NEMCON XXV Convention in CT; Honoring David Oliver, February 2006
  • S.A.M. National Presidential Citation For Dedication To The S.Y.M., February 2006
  • "David Oliver; Magician, Mentor & More", Featured Cover Story, M-U-M, April 2001
  • "Resolution Of Congratulations For Accomplishments In The Field Of Magic" from Mass. House Of Representatives, Adopted July 24, 1996

References

  1. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0467144/fullcredits#cast
  2. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0429572/
  3. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1525580/
  4. Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
  5. Bird Fancier's Lung
  6. MAGIC Magazine, January 2014.
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