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Carnival of Illusion
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Carnival of Illusion presents parlour-style theatrical magic at select Phoenix venues; its live box office carries the current dates and times.
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.
Carnival of Illusion presents parlour-style theatrical magic at select Phoenix venues; its live box office carries the current dates and times.
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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.
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).
Shows recorded across FindMagic listings. Tour dates and earlier appearances are actively being backfilled.
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Follow David MinkinSleight of hand at conversational distance — cards, coins, and borrowed objects that misbehave in your own palm.
Bright, interactive wonder pitched for younger audiences and families.
Thoughts named, choices predicted, memories drawn back out. Unnervingly personal, never a stooge in sight.
Table-side theatre for a small crowd — storytelling and set-pieces built for an intimate room.
Award Winning Magician
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