Podcast appearances and mentions of David Kwong

With his expertise in enigmas and illusions, David Kwong delights and challenges audiences around the world with his intellectual brand of magic. He joins to discuss his one-man show, The Enigmatist, and his career as a magician, crossword puzzle constructor, and writer.Want to help shape TED's shows going forward? Fill out our survey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crosswords! Puzzles! Magic? Ah yes, world-renowned Enigmatologist David Kwong drops in to chat about the intersection of sleight of hand and brain games, covering everything from tips for solving crosswords to how to get away with a surprise party unsuspected. Also: how puzzles are like hot sauce, why our brains like them, cryptic crosswords, how to get over your intimidation of all those empty squares, and a bonus read from his new kid's book How to Fool Your Parents: 25 Brain-Breaking Magic Tricks. Follow David Kwong on Instagram or check out his websiteA donation went to lollipoptheater.orgFull-length (*not* G-rated) Enigmatology episode + tons of science linksBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokSound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media, and Mark David ChristensonMade possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Jacob Chaffee, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin TalbertSmologies theme song by Harold Malcolm

This was an extraordinary Sunday crossword by David Kwong, his 24th for the NYTimes. David is a magician, fitting since there is so much magic in today's grid ... and art! In fact there is a palette of artists (and if palette's not the unit in which artists are measured it ought to be) as well, all part of a very, very clever theme. Deets inside!A reminder that our next Triplet Tuesday Contest is coming up this Tuesday, and you might be our next winner. All you need to do to participate is listen to Tuesday's podcast and follow three simple steps:1. Play the game, counting how many clues you need to get each answer2. Add the numbers up that you got in step 13. Email that number to usIf your number is the smallest we receive, you'll be our winner! Fame, fortune, and some lovely NE Wisconsin swag will be yours, all yours

Hello, Puzzlers! Today, join A.J. and Greg at Mohonk Mountain House where we recorded this episode with magician and friend-of-the-podcast David Kwong during the Wonderful World of Words weekend. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Today, join A.J. and Greg at Mohonk Mountain House where we recorded this episode with magician and friend-of-the-podcast David Kwong during the Wonderful World of Words weekend. Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: magician and puzzle creator, David Kwong! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: magician and puzzle creator, David Kwong! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: magician and puzzle creator, David Kwong! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With his expertise in enigmas and illusions, David Kwong delights and challenges audiences around the world with his intellectual brand of magic. He joins to discuss his one-man show, The Enigmatist, and his career as a magician, crossword puzzle constructor, and writer.

In this clip, we talk with magician David Kwong about social media videos that reveal the secrets behind magic tricks and the implications for the future of the art.  If you enjoy these previews, I hope you'll consider joining our Patreon. For only $5 a month, you'll get access to our Bonus Aftershow, where we continually release new episodes, even in our REPOD off-season.

“Storytelling is really what sells the magic trick.” When David Kwong was a young child, a magician performing at a pumpkin patch fooled his father with a classic magic trick. From that moment, he knew he wanted to be a magician. He has since performed worldwide as an acclaimed magician and even consulted on many movies and TV shows like Now You See Me and After Party. Fast forward to today, David Kwong has written a book for every kid who ever wanted to fool their parents. In this episode of REPOD, David Kwong talks to us about life not only as a magician, but also as a “cruciverbalist” (crossword puzzle constructor). In fact, his signature trick involves him performing intense mental gymnastics on stage while creating a seemingly impossible crossword puzzle together with the audience.   “I realized that taking these things that I love, magic and puzzles and word games, and fusing them together could cross pollinate and synthesize into something new.” His new book, How to Fool Your Parents, not only teaches kids how to perform the magic, but it also teaches showmanship. He tells us that “storytelling is really what sells the magic trick,” and in the book, he helps kids make the trick their own. I love escape rooms that make me feel smart, and David Kwong's magic is designed to do exactly that.     Episode Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors Morty, Buzzshot, & COGS by Clockwork Dog:  Morty Morty is a free app for discovering, planning, tracking, and reviewing your escape rooms and other immersive social outings.  Morty News: Morty now features haunt attractions Morty for Android is here Special Badge for REPOD listeners: You can learn more at morty.app/REPOD to sign up and get a special badge for our listeners (works for existing users also).   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   COGS COGS by Clockwork Dog is an easy to use software/ hardware platform for running interactive events, including escape rooms, and other immersive experiences. They have plug & play hardware that seamlessly integrates with their software so you can create a show with lighting and sound cues without having to write a single line of code. Map all kinds of inputs to outputs by building up simple logic steps which determine what you want to happen and when. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners can get the COGS Starter Set for only $130 + free shipping to the USA. This bundle is usually valued at $257. You can learn more and purchase your Starter Set at cogs.show. Use code REPOD at checkout.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht  

Discover the surprising connection between magic, crossword puzzles, and a fascinating career path. Uncover unexpected insights from a magician and crossword enthusiast, David Kwong, as he reveals the secrets behind his unique blend of magic and wordplay. Dive into his journey from Hollywood to designing New York Times crossword puzzles, and find out how he's inspiring the next generation of magicians with a new kids' book of magic tricks. Get ready to be amazed and intrigued by the unexpected twists and turns of this captivating story.My special guest is David KwongDavid Kwong is a magician and New York Times crossword constructor, blending illusions, puzzles, and history into his acclaimed show, "The Enigmatist." With a passion for magic from a young age, David's innovative approach to combining magic with word puzzles has garnered widespread recognition. His love for wordplay stems from his mother, a history professor, who instilled in him a deep appreciation for language and puzzles. As a prolific crossword writer, David's work has been featured in the New York Times for over 20 years. His upcoming kids' book, "How to Fool Your Parents," further showcases his commitment to inspiring the next generation of magicians. Through his unique blend of magic and wordplay, David Kwong continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his unparalleled creativity and ingenuity.Connect with me here:https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudiohttps://www.facebook.com/InsideTheAspergersStudiohttps://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudiohttps://www.instagram.com/InsidetheAspergerStudiohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/https://aspergersstudio.com/Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Discover the surprising connection between magic, crossword puzzles, and a fascinating career path. Uncover unexpected insights from a magician and crossword enthusiast, David Kwong, as he reveals the secrets behind his unique blend of magic and wordplay. Dive into his journey from Hollywood to designing New York Times crossword puzzles, and find out how he's inspiring the next generation of magicians with a new kids' book of magic tricks. Get ready to be amazed and intrigued by the unexpected twists and turns of this captivating story.My special guest is David KwongDavid Kwong is a magician and New York Times crossword constructor, blending illusions, puzzles, and history into his acclaimed show, "The Enigmatist." With a passion for magic from a young age, David's innovative approach to combining magic with word puzzles has garnered widespread recognition. His love for wordplay stems from his mother, a history professor, who instilled in him a deep appreciation for language and puzzles. As a prolific crossword writer, David's work has been featured in the New York Times for over 20 years. His upcoming kids' book, "How to Fool Your Parents," further showcases his commitment to inspiring the next generation of magicians. Through his unique blend of magic and wordplay, David Kwong continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his unparalleled creativity and ingenuity.Connect with me here:https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudiohttps://www.facebook.com/InsideTheAspergersStudiohttps://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudiohttps://www.instagram.com/InsidetheAspergerStudiohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/https://aspergersstudio.com/Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

With AI everywhere you look, you may think you've seen it all. Magician David Kwong suggests otherwise, proposing advancements in technology actually increase opportunities for wonder. In an entertaining performance, he invites an audience member on stage to exhibit the mind-reading magic of ChatGPT — and explores how tech elevates our capacity for awe.

With AI everywhere you look, you may think you've seen it all. Magician David Kwong suggests otherwise, proposing advancements in technology actually increase opportunities for wonder. In an entertaining performance, he invites an audience member on stage to exhibit the mind-reading magic of ChatGPT — and explores how tech elevates our capacity for awe.

With AI everywhere you look, you may think you've seen it all. Magician David Kwong suggests otherwise, proposing advancements in technology actually increase opportunities for wonder. In an entertaining performance, he invites an audience member on stage to exhibit the mind-reading magic of ChatGPT — and explores how tech elevates our capacity for awe.

A magician — or mentalist — never reveals their secrets. But there's a lot more to the illusion industry than meets the eye. Magician and New York Times puzzle constructor David Kwong joins Pablo to explain how the magic business polices itself like Major League Baseball; whether anyone legally owns a trick; and why he doesn't claim to actually have superpowers. Also: yellowface, Harry Houdini, spiritualists, burying 52 playing cards in a backyard, professional liars, and the art of trying really, really hard. Pre-order David Kwong's How to Fool Your Parents here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/how-to-fool-your-parents-david-kwong?variant=41399439491106  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A magician — or mentalist — never reveals their secrets. But there's a lot more to the illusion industry than meets the eye. Magician and New York Times puzzle constructor David Kwong joins Pablo to explain how the magic business polices itself like Major League Baseball; whether anyone legally owns a trick; and why he doesn't claim to actually have superpowers. Also: yellowface, Harry Houdini, spiritualists, burying 52 playing cards in a backyard, professional liars, and the art of trying really, really hard. Pre-order David Kwong's How to Fool Your Parents here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/how-to-fool-your-parents-david-kwong?variant=41399439491106  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A brilliant Thursday crossword by David Kwong: a theme that make you just want to stand up and cheer, in the midst of a grid full of great clues. Yes, it's the NYTimes Crossword at its finest, and that is saying a lot. Definitely worth the full 5 squares on the ol' JAMCR (that's Jean And Mike Crossword Rating) scale: have a listen, and you'll hear why.Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Crosswords! Puzzles! Wordles! Magic? Ah yes, world-renowned Enigmatologist David Kwong drops in to chat about the intersection of sleight of hand and brain games, covering everything from Scrabble strategies to how to get away with a surprise party unsuspected. Also: crosswords and dementia, how puzzles are like hot sauce, a secret group of Hollywood magicians, his most clever clues, cryptic crosswords, international slang, Wordle's many derivatives, and how to get over your intimidation of all those empty squares. Follow David Kwong on Twitter and Instagram His websiteThe ENIGMAS playing card deck – with puzzles!A donation went to lollipoptheater.orgMore episode sources and linksMore episodes you may enjoy: Etymology (WORD ORIGINS), Mythology (STORYTELLING), Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, masks, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter and InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter and InstagramSound editing by Mark David Christenson & Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam MediaTranscripts by Emily White of The WordaryWebsite by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

This week Superhero Slate is buying our Spider-Man tickets, we get our first DC League of Super Pets Trailer, Hawkeye debuts, and more! What We're Watching: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, The Engimatist with David Kwong, Robin Robin News Spider-Man: No Way Home (13:30) Tickets on sale 12:01 AM EST Monday Runtime is 2:28:01 Eternals (17:55) […]

David Kwong brings some puzzling fun to us At Home! David Kwong is a magician, puzzle creator, writer and producer. He has created illusions for film and television, including Now You See Me, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, and The Magnificent Seven. If you do the New York Times crossword puzzles, you may have come across (and maybe stumped by?) his clever work — Kwong is a frequent crossword contributor along with infamous crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz.We are put to the test with some games and along the way, we learn about his home life and how he combined his two nerdy passions, magic and puzzles, into one career. Connect with David: IG: @DavidKwonghttps://www.instagram.com/davidkwong/The Enigmatist, premieres at the Geffen Playhouse on September 14. This trailer is particularly fun and contains a number of secret messages. See if you can spot them! Get tickets. Have mind blownhttps://www.geffenplayhouse.org/shows/the-enigmatist/LINKS N' THINGS: Thanks to our friends at ADT for making it possible for us to share these stories in a safe and secure place, At Home. https://www.adt.com/AtHomeHello Makers!If you're a maker and would like to be considered for a Maker Moment on At Home, please send us a DM on social and fill out this questionnaire. We can't wait to see what you're making!https://bit.ly/hellomakerCheck out our first Makers Episode!https://athomepodcast.net/episodes/makersText 310-496-8667 with your questions for #AtHomePodcast !If you've enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, rate and share with a friend! Thank you for being a part of the At Home community! Connect with Linda & Drew: instagram.com/athomeinstagram.com/imlindorkinstagram.com/mrdrewscott#AtHomePodcastTHEME SONG BY: Victoria Shawwww.instagram.com/VictoriaShawMusic Chad Carlsonwww.instagram.com/ChadCarlsonMusic MUSIC COMPOSED AND PRODUCED BY:Rick Russohttps://www.instagram.com/rickrussomusicSpecial thanks to all our At Home homies: PRODUCERS:Brandon AngelenoHanna PhanPOST AUDIO ENGINEER:Chris CobainDIGITAL PRODUCER:Cortney EwonusWEBSITE:Wesley FriendSERIES PHOTOGRAPHER: Dennys Ilicwww.instagram.com/dennydennSponsored by:ADT: It's important to have not just a beautiful home -- but a smart and safer home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

puz·zle / noun / a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.Magician, wordsmith and puzzle creator David Kwong talks with Brie and Jessie about puzzles, crosswords and magic, and puts them to the test with an original Learning Lots puzzle!Follow Learning Lots on Instagram, Twitter, & LinktreeFollow Brie Larson on Instagram & TwitterFollow Jessie Ennis on InstagramFollow David Kwong on Instagram & Twitter

Welcome back to another episode of Puzzling Company! This one will be like a magic trick in front of you as you unwrap the secrets and puzzle hunt of The Enigmas Deck! This game starts with just a simple set of cards and a few mysterious cards included with it. This will start the feeling of a never ending rabbit hole of fun puzzle hunts! On the show we will be discussing the amazing deck of cards with both David Kwong and Dave Shukan! This episode even more jam packed then ever before. So please, grab a drink and come listen to the discussion of the Enigmas Deck. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!You can buy the game at: https://www.davidkwongmagic.com/shop/enigmasIf you would like to support us:1) Leave us a 5-star review!2) Follow us on social media! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harrison interviews the Enigmatist, David Kwong (acclaimed magician, NY Times crossword puzzle constructor, and magic consultant to such films and TV shows as "Now You See Me," "Blindspot," and "Deception") and discovers the connection between puzzles and magic (and how he successfully was able to combine the two), explains that time he dug up director Edgar Wright's yard, compares notes about being the president of the Harvard Magic Society, and gives advice about combining passions and creating unique magic.With surprise guests Harvard professor, Charles Davis; Hollywood super-producer, Damon Ross; and magician Francis Menotti.Presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

We talk to the multi-talented David Kwong about puzzling during lockdown, missing live audiences and his love of bringing magic to the big and small screens.David has leaned into the virtual world, hosting instagram live puzzles and now has a full set in his basement for the sold out 'Inside the Box' show.He tells us about compiling puzzles for the New York Times, his favorite magic history stories and working on movies like Now You See Me - where he had to literally tape a coin to Morgan Freeman's hand - and shows like Deception and Blindspot.We talk about the science of magic, taking advantage of faulty wiring in the brain and his TED talks about it.And he tells the amazing story of Chung Ling Soo.David drinks a Talisker 10 while I enjoy a Bunnahaibhain - which has the same Scrabble tile value as his name.

David Kwong is known for creating illusions. He's a master. He'll make you question your reality. I wanted to know his tricks. Because it's all developed from elements of persuasion. You'll also hear about his career. And how he used talent stacking to get ahead as a famous magician, illusionist and puzzle creator. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram   Check Out The Altucher Book Club Series: Apple Podcasts YouTube Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

David Kwong is known for creating illusions. He’s a master. He’ll make you question your reality. I wanted to know his tricks. Because it's all developed from elements of persuasion. You'll also hear about his career. And how he used talent stacking to get ahead as a famous magician, illusionist and puzzle creator. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram Check Out The Altucher Book Club Series: Apple Podcasts YouTube Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Nigel Sheinwald, the former U.K. Ambassador to the United States and the European Union, joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss U.K.-U.S. relations as President Donald Trump lands in London for his U.K. state visit. Ava DuVernay, Creator, Co-writer & Director, of "When They See Us", discusses her fictionalization of the 1989 Central Park five case where five black and Latino boys were wrongly imprisoned for the rape of a white woman. Our Walter Isaacson talks to David Kwong, the New York Times crossword developer and magician, about his sold-out show "The Enigmatist", as well as performing some magic tricks.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

AFTERBUZZ TV -- Deception edition, is a weekly "after show" for fans of ABC's Deception. In this episode, hosts Chae Jones, Erika Edwards, and Cherry Davis discuss episode 10 withDavid Kwong. ABOUT DECEPTION: Superstar Las Vegas magician Cameron Black's career may have been ruined by scandal, but he's found another place to put his skills of deception, influence and illusion to use: the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As a consulting illusionist, Cameron uses every trick at his disposal -- inventing new ones as necessary -- to help the government catch the world's most elusive criminals and solve crimes that seem to defy all explanation. In doing so, he while feeds his ego by staging the biggest illusions of his career.

The only reason that magic tricks actually work, according to the world famous magician and puzzle-maker David Kwong, is that “people want to believe.” The same theory applies to politics, fake news, and the entire tricks that Trump used to win the White House. Kwong joins us this week to share fascinating stories about magicians playing an integral role in war efforts, clandestine government operations, and yes, politics. In part two of this week’s show, Nick talks about his latest feature in Vanity Fair, about Russian, Chinese and domestic spies working in Silicon Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cher & Preeti plot ways to score invites to LA's Magic Castle. Producer & magician David Kwong talks to Preeti about magic, how to pull the ultimate illusion, and the need for more women magicians.

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Deception producer David Kwong calls in to talk TV, magic, & cryptic crosswords.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is David Kwong. He’s a magician, New York Times crossword creator, and now author of the book "Spellbound: Seven Principles of Illusion to Captivate Audiences and Unlock the Secrets of Success. Today on the show, David and I discuss how several key principles from magic can be applied beyond the stage and make you more successful in business and life. We’ll learn what it means to “load up” in magic and how Richard Branson used that principle to start Virgin Airlines, and why storytelling is key for executing both a successful magic trick and a successful business. We also discuss how magicians plan for tricks gone awry and the lessons non-magicians can take from that preparation. We even get into the mutual admiration Theodore Roosevelt and Houdini had for each other and how Houdini personified Roosevelt's ideal of living "the strenuous life."

“The energy you give off is a very real thing. When you want something too much, you might give off this anxious energy that scares people away because you're trying too hard to impress somebody.” - David Kwong David Kwong. He is an illusionist and puzzle expert who believes that human beings are driven by the urge to solve problems and “create order out of chaos”. He is also the founder of the Misdirectors Guild, an elite group of magicians that specialise in magic for film and television. He's spoken at TED and As the head magic consultant, David created illusions for the bank-heist film Now You See Me, teaching magic to Jesse Eisenberg, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Mark Ruffalo and Woody Harrelson. He has also designed magic and puzzles for Ant-Man, The Imitation Game, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, to name a few. When we push ourselves too hard and come from a space of “needing” and “wanting” we send out the message that we cannot have what we desire. That's when we find ourselves facing roadblocks, burning out, flailing and repelling opportunities and people. Our conversation with David reminds us that it's about “finding something that you truly love and doing it in an authentic way.” He stresses that “authenticity is the real key”. Whatever it is that inspires you and has your creative juices flowing, follow that. Explore it with tenacity and work your magic. And keep doing working at it even when you find yourself staring obstacles in the face. There's always a way to figure out the puzzle. “Sometimes things fall apart, and you have to pick yourself up and try again. The fancy term is you iterate. You pivot left and right, back and forth until you find the next way to accomplish things.” An honest discussion about creativity, wonder and pursuing what you're here to accomplish. Want to create a soundbite series for your audience? You can! Check out www.TheMomentHQ.com/services/tell-your-story For more inspiration from Wired for Wonder visit www.WiredforWonder.com

David Kwong is an illusionist and puzzle expert and also the founder of the Misdirectors Guild, an elite group of magicians that specialise in magic for film and television. He's spoken at TED and As the head magic consultant, David created illusions for the bank-heist film Now You See Me, teaching magic to Jesse Eisenberg, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Mark Ruffalo and Woody Harrelson. He has also designed magic and puzzles for Ant-Man, The Imitation Game, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, to name a few. In this conversation, we get up close and personal with David and find out how his career into magic unfolded. “When you have a passion there are two ways you can do it.” - David Kwong We discuss: - The two paths to passion and David offers his perspective on both. - Honing cross-industry skills and why this keeps doors open. - Find out what drives prospects and clients away from you. - Hear him talk on the value of having a broad education and the importance of maintaining your sense of fun every day. And of course, David shares the realities of working in Hollywood and what that's really like. Don't miss OUR SIGNATURE QUESTIONS: What career David would like to attempt if he wasn't in his? What scares him? What's the greatest piece of wisdom he's been given and lives by? Want to create a soundbite series for your audience? You can! Check out www.TheMomentHQ.com/services/tell-your-story For more inspiration from Wired for Wonder visit www.WiredforWonder.com

David Kwong not only designs puzzles for the New York Times crossword, he also designs heists and illusions for movies like Now You See Me. In this episode, David explains the art of the puzzle and Nicholas tries to stump him with a cryptic clue of his own. http://www.mammothaudio.com.au/scamapalooza

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