News : Magician David Casas to bring illusions, birds to Vinton June 17

Magician David Casas will bring his birds and cards to Vinton June 17.

The next big show coming to Vinton as part of the Library Summer Reading Program entertainment is Iowa magician David Casas.

Casas, from Muscatine, was 17 when he saw magicians at a mall, and decided to pursue it.

He uses birds and cards in his show. The event in Vinton takes place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 17, at the Skate Center. The public is invited.

The biography on his web site includes the following information:

It was only by chance in a shopping mall, that Muscatine, Iowa native, David Casas, became fascinated with the “Abracadabra,” “Presto!” world of magic. He observed a pair of magicians demonstrating magic tricks and promoting available magic lessons. The inquisitive, keen-eyed, 17 year old was curious…then captured by the mystique of the “hocus pocus,” fast card shuffling and magic illusions.

David was intent on learning sleight-of-hand magic for the stage. His teacher and first mentor, Robert Whitaker, decided to instruct David in the Art of Doves and Card Manipulation, the most difficult magic to learn. Within a few weeks the teacher was amazed at how rapidly the student mastered his lessons. During this preliminary training and practicing period David realized he had found his niche. His passion was to practice and rehearse for hours. He learned quickly, showing dedication and discipline to his craft, a rare quality for many young magicians.

With only six months magic training, David’s premiere performance at a local community college was rewarded with a standing ovation. He continued to study, to refine and hone his artistry with hundreds of performances for the local magic club, as well as communities, corporations and charity events.

Fast forward to the present, he has recently won back-to-back-to-back First Place honors in magic competitions, with his “bring home the gold” Dove Act.

• 1st Place - Stage Contest Winner Midwest Magic Jubilee - St Louis, MO
• 1st Place - Central Illinois Magician’s Competition - Peoria, IL
• 1st Place - Quad City Magic Club Stage Competition - Moline, IL

Audience reviews and testimonials validate David’s dynamic stage presence, striking charisma, amiable persona and exceptional skills. Whether entertaining on stage….strolling in an audience….or close up, under your nose, David is “on his game.” He amuses, charms and delights audiences with his quick wit, clever patter and the razzle-dazzle of his fast, card shuffling hands.

This reputation explains the ever increasing demand for David Casas as an entertainer . . . and explains the awe……the delight……and the total pleasure and satisfaction of his audiences.