David Ben, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

David Ben

Canadian magician

Date of Birth: 05-Mar-1961

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession: writer, artistic director, magician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

David Ben is a Canadian stage magician, sleight of hand artist, illusionist, author, publisher, keynote speaker, magic historian, magic consultant, magic collector and former tax lawyer. He has been a professional magician, performer, entertainer and keynote speaker since 1990.
Ben is known for his sleight-of-hand technique, his knowledge of magic history and his collection of magic. He is one of the founders of Magicana—a performing arts organization dedicated to the study, exploration and advancement of magic as a performing art—and currently serves its artistic director.
He is the publisher and editor of Magicol, a journal of magic history and collectibles.
He is the sole protégé of a fellow Canadian, twentieth century sleight-of-hand artist, Ross Bertram, and biographer (and representative of the Estate) of celebrated magician, Dai Vernon.