David Kwong

David Kwong at NYSM.

David Kwong is a magician, puzzle creator, writer, and producer.[1] Founder of the Misdirectors Guild, Kwong is known for designing illusions and puzzles for film and television, and for functioning as a consultant and producer in the field. Productions that he has been involved with include the films Now You See Me (head magic consultant), The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, The Immigrant, and The Imitation Game.[2][3] Kwong also frequently contributes to and writes crossword puzzles for the New York Times along with crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz.[4] Kwong gave a TED Talk on illusion and puzzles at the TED 30th anniversary conference in Vancouver in March 2014.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Five-letter Word for Magic". Harvard Magazine. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "David Kwong helps 'Now You See Me' make magic". Los Angeles Times. 26 May 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  3. ↑ "Seen on a Street Corner, Briefly". The New York Times. 21 December 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "The Magician and the Crossword". New York Times. 6 December 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "Two nerdy obsessions meet — and it's magic". TED.com. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.

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