David Kwong (born 1980) is a magician, puzzle creator, writer, and producer.Kwong is known for creating illusions and puzzles for film and television and for functioning as a producer and consultant in the field.
He produced Deception, ABC's action crime drama about a magician that joins the FBI.
Other productions that Kwong has been involved with include Now You See Me (head magic consultant), NBC's Blindspot, The Magnificent Seven, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, and The Imitation Game.
Kwong also frequently contributes to and writes crossword puzzles for The New York Times along with crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz.Kwong graduated from Harvard University in 2002.
Kwong is a native of Rochester, New York, where both of his parents are professors at the University of Rochester.