David Minkin International Champion of Magic, LA magician
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Magic Castle
Los Angeles, California

David Minkin

International Champion of Magic, LA magician

David Minkin is a close-up magic and kids & family and mentalism artist based in Los Angeles. A true touring headliner, David Minkin brings stagecraft and high-caliber deception directly to audiences across the country, consistently headlining leading venues nationwide.

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Career overview

David Minkin at a glance

David Minkin is a close-up magician and mentalist based in Los Angeles, California, known for card magic and visual sleight of hand. David Minkin's career includes being billed 30 weeks at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. David Minkin headlines a residency at The Biltmore Los Angeles in Los Angeles.

Magic
Close-Up Magic, Kids & Family, Mentalism
Based in
Los Angeles, California
Next public show
Nov 14, 2026
Public dates
35
Booking
Accepts private bookings
Page updated
Oct 19, 2026
The performer

About David Minkin

Enter a world where time bends, thoughts are revealed, and ordinary objects behave in impossible ways with David Minkin, International Champion of Close-Up Magic. Performing just inches from his audience, David combines exceptional sleight of hand with compelling personal stories, transforming each illusion into an intimate and meaningful theatrical experience.

A Gold Medal recipient at the Magic Castle, David has appeared as a co-star of Travel Channel’s Magic Outlaws and in the acclaimed documentary Magicians: Life in the Impossible. His sophisticated, engaging performances have entertained audiences at public shows, private celebrations, and corporate events for major international brands. More than a display of skill, David Minkin’s magic invites audiences to rediscover wonder—and experience the impossible from only a few feet away.

35
Upcoming dates
4
Signature disciplines
The Magic Castle

Billed 30 weeks at the Castle

Castle debut 2005, last billed 2024, on the Castle’s published schedules as the archive records them — one of the 25+ club. Rooms: Close-Up (30), Lunch & Brunch (4), Lectures (1). (35 room engagements across 30 weeks).

Every week on the record · What is on at the Castle now

Performance history · Past shows

Performance History

FindMagic has documented 57 individually dated public performances across 3 venues in 3 cities in 2026. This active touring footprint brings live wonder directly to major theatrical hubs, with Tucson serving as a frequent anchor on the performance calendar.

57 Performances
3 Venues
3 Cities

Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.

Archive Methodology & Provenance: FindMagic’s performance archive is compiled from confirmed box office inventories, venue calendars, and historic festival programs. It documents verified public appearances and is not intended to represent an exhaustive lifetime career log.
Where to find David

Venues

The Biltmore Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · resident

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim, CA · resident

Carnival of Illusion Theater

Tucson, AZ · resident

The repertoire

Magic Style & Disciplines

Close-Up Magic

Sleight of hand at intimate distance — cards, coins, and sleight of hand.

Kids & Family

Interactive wonder designed for all-ages and family audiences.

Mentalism

Mind reading, psychological predictions, and telepathy.

Parlour Magic

Intimate salon theatre and storytelling for small gatherings.

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Next Up
Magic at the Majestic — Sat NOV 14 · 2:30 PM · Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
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Where to see David

Upcoming Shows

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David Minkin

Come see one of the world’s premier close-up magicians. David will perform his breathtaking show just inches from you, as he welcomes you into a unique world of infinite possibilities. The show features original magic beautifully paired with authentic personal narrative.

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim, CA resident

Carnival of Illusion Theater

Tucson, AZ resident

The Biltmore Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA resident

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