As a magician and New York Times crossword puzzle constructor, David Kwong has delighted and confounded audiences worldwide. A TED Talk favorite, Kwong regularly speaks to companies and demonstrates the principles of illusion and the science of why your brain is fooled.

Kwong was the head magic consultant for the worldwide hit Now You See Me. Kwong’s virtual show, Inside the Box, garnered a Critic’s Pick from the New York Times and his live one-man show, The Enigmatist, concluded a sold-out run at the Kennedy Center in July 2023. The Enigmatist next premieres at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in May 2024.

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An immersive evening of enigmas, puzzles & illusions ... that begins with a puzzle room. After playing to sold out crowds in New York and Los Angeles, The Enigmatist sold out its 2023 run at The Kennedy Center. It will premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier on May 29, 2024. More info here.

Virtual puzzles! Enter the world of games with New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong. Twenty-four guests will have a front-row seat to an entirely interactive show of puzzles, while David regales them with stories of the most extraordinary puzzle-makers throughout history. Through the magic of Zoom, David brings puzzles right into your living room! More info here.

David has spoken to and performed for hundreds of companies with his entertaining and enlightening talks on the principles of illusion, influence, command, and the science of getting a step ahead. He also designs custom team-building puzzle events. Click here to learn more.