David Kwong

David Kwong at NYSM.

David Kwong (born 1980)[1] is a magician, puzzle creator, writer, and producer.[2] Founder of the Misdirectors Guild, Kwong is known for creating 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 Now You See Me (head magic consultant), NBC's Blindspot, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, and The Imitation Game.[1][3][4] Kwong also frequently contributes to and writes crossword puzzles for The New York Times along with crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz.[5] Kwong gave a TED Talk on illusion and puzzles at the TED 30th anniversary conference in Vancouver in March 2014.[6]

Kwong is a native of Rochester, New York, where both of his parents are professors at the University of Rochester.[1] He graduated from Harvard University in 2002.[2]

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