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The VANISH AWARDS committee are proud to release this years recipients of the Prestigious VANISH AWARDS for 2018 - 2019 . The awards were set up to recognise outstanding achievements by magicians who have contributed to helping others and moving the art of magic forward . at the 2003 FISM convention in Den Haag .
Recently David was honored with the Performance Fellowship by the Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences at the Magic Castle in Hollywood . This year David was also honored with Magician of the Year .
DAVID WILLIAMSON - LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
For his contributions to the world of magic , not only as one of the leading close-up magicians , but in more recent times , as a large scale theatrical performer .
Vanish also acknowledges his large body of creative work which continues to inspire so many amateur and professional working magicians .
David has been featured on ABC ' s Champions of Magic , and has also co-starred in several top-rated prime-time network specials including CBS ' Magicians ' Favorite Magicians , NBC ' s Houdini : Unlocking His Mysteries , and NBC ' s World ' s Greatest Magic III . He was seen recently on The CW ' s Masters Of Illusion TV series as well as America ' s Got Talent .
In 1981 David won first place in the International Brotherhood of Magicians ' sleight of hand competition . That year he also became the first ever recipient of the prestigious Gold Cups Award of Excellence in close-up magic . David was voted " Close Up Magician of the Year " two years in a row by his peers at Hollywood ' s renowned Magic Castle . He was also twice awarded the " Magic Castle Lecturer of the Year " and the " Magic Castle Parlor Magician of the Year ". David was voted " Most Wanted Magician "
As host of the United Kingdom ' s acclaimed television series The Magic Comedy Strip , David ' s irresistible mix of humor and skill helped make it one of the highest rated shows in the country . He has created illusions for and performed in several commercials and has developed TV shows for Walt Disney Productions and ABC , as well as consulting for illusionists David Copperfield ' s and David Blaine ' s TV specials . David appeared on Masters Of Illusion and PAX TV ' s World Magic Awards special where he was awarded Comedy Magician of the Year .
His best-selling magic book , " Williamson ' s Wonders ", has been translated into three languages . His instructional DVDs " Sleight Of Dave ", " Dave 2 " and " Magic Farm " are best-sellers worldwide . His DVD set Ridiculous is a masterclass in showmanship and skill .
David was a featured performer in the World Tour of The Illusionists Live touring The U . S ., Australia , South Africa , Kuwait and London ' s West End . He is also a frequent favorite Guest Entertainer on Disney Cruise Lines .
David is now appearing as the Ringmaster in the exciting new show Circus 1903 currently touring the world .
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