David Devant

David Devant
David Devant
Born	22 February 1868
Died	13 October 1941 (aged 73)
Occupation	Magician

David Devant (22 February 1868 – 13 October 1941) was an English magician, shadowgraphist and film exhibitor. He was born David Wighton in Holloway, London.^[1] He is regarded by magicians as a consummate exponent of suave and witty presentation of stage illusion.^[2] According to magic historian Jim Steinmeyer, Devant was “England’s greatest magician—arguably the greatest magician of the 20th Century”.^[3]

^ Baker, Richard Anthony. (2014). British Music Hall: An Illustrated History. Pen and Sword Books. p. 190. ISBN 978-1-78383-118-0
^ Christopher, Milbourne. (1990 edition, originally published in 1962). Magic: A Picture History. Dover Publications. pp. 150–154. ISBN 0-486-26373-8
^ Steinmeyer, Jim (2005). Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible. Random House. p. 125 ISBN 978-0099476641

[1] Baker, Richard Anthony. (2014). British Music Hall: An Illustrated History. Pen and Sword Books. p. 190. ISBN 978-1-78383-118-0

[Christopher_1990-2] Christopher, Milbourne. (1990 edition, originally published in 1962). Magic: A Picture History. Dover Publications. pp. 150–154. ISBN 0-486-26373-8

[3] Steinmeyer, Jim (2005). Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible. Random House. p. 125 ISBN 978-0099476641

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