WRITER
There is a rich history of magicians sharing their secrets with other magicians.
David writes non-fiction, primarily biographies and technical treatises related to the conjuring arts. He also writes theatrical works that he performs on stage.
CONJUROR
David Ben has entertained people with magic for almost 40 years.
David has performed thousands of shows in theatres, at festivals, resorts, conferences and private functions across Canada and the United States, Mexico, England and Japan—all to critical acclaim.
David Ben elegantly and thoughtfully describes what we should already know, but often overlook: we can all become Advantage Players by applying some common sense, practice and openness to new solutions. Reading Advantage Play will make any businessman realize that the magic is within each of us, but that only hard work and step-by-step diligence can let us use it.
Gerald W. SchwartzPresident and CEO of Onex Corporation
Advantage Play is a no-nonsense guide to problem solving. It should be required reading for anyone who wants to shape their fortune by leveraging creativity.
Alan C. GreenbergChairman of the Executive Committee, Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc.
On behalf of The Smithsonian Associates, we thank you for a truly spectacular program. It was the quintessence of the kind of program we strive to offer our members. Our participants learned several new techniques and practical approaches that will help them think in more creative ways.
Melody CurtisThe Smithsonian Associates
I have had a life long interest in magicians, gamblers and psychics. Advantage Play illustrates what a powerful metaphor it can be for communicating the fundamental techniques of managing creativity and problem solving.
Allan SlaightSlaight Communications Inc.
As excited as I was to have engaged you as our headline speaker at this years annual Global Private Banking Conference, nothing could have prepared me for the exceptional presentation you delivered to our audience. Your performance was captivating. The lessons you gave by drawing comparisons between our two businesses were thought provoking, memorable, and right on target!
Royal Bank of Canada
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your brilliant performance and address to the Toronto Raptors. I know that the players enjoyed your show immensely and a number have said it was the best player dinner they have attended. As you can see by their latest 4 game winning streak I think most of them took the knowledge you gave them and are “game ready” for winning.
Toronto Raptors
While there was some initial trepidation of inviting a “magician,” I no longer have any reservations. The comments and evaluations of the HR executives indicate that your presentation was quite magical in addressing the issue of change management in a very professional manner. Although you label yourself as an entertainer and magician, I think the more appropriate label is inspirational speaker. I was most appreciative that you customized your presentation to fit our format. The outcome was most successful for all concerned.
The Conference Board of Canada
In brief – you were simply outstanding! While most people are impressed with your magical talents, many also have a keen sense of appreciation as to how many of your magical design concepts can be so readily applied to the way we think and act in a business environment. For example, your ‘creative thinking presentation’ (Magic by Design) was an exceptionally well structured lead into our break-out sessions at the PLC.
Deloitte & Touche Management Consultants
After having seen many speakers in the past, I believe there are not many who can compare themselves with the informative and, yet at the same time, entertaining style of David Ben.
Meetings & Incentives Travel
The magic and the message in your presentation was well received by our staff. I’m very pleased with how well you were able to customize the presentation to suit our requirements. It was thoroughly entertaining while combining an important business message. All in all, an excellent performance.
The National Life Assurance Company of Canada
David’s presentation helped to break through the adult defenses. He shocked and delighted. He drew out and held the “children” in open wonder while gently guiding them through alternative ways of thinking, feeling and responding. David’s presentation was completely controlled, completely professional and completely what I wanted.
Jannex Enterprises Limited
I found that although we had multiple levels of associates at GIA in attendance, your ‘product’ was received equally well by all 100 or so people. The word I got from Directors was, “I will be able to refer to what David shared all year long.”
Gemological Institute of America
We both enjoyed working with you and appreciated your passion, attention to detail, flexibility, creativity and desire to provide the very best. The presentation was not only entertaining for our audience, but also very nicely complemented our key National Sales Meeting messages in a manner which proactively sets the table to maximize our business success today, tomorrow and in the future.
Alcon
Your presentation at our annual sales seminar was a perfect mix of information and magical mastery. You captivated and entertained our group and certainly achieved the objective of lateral vs vertical thinking. Thank you again for a truly ‘magical’ presentation.
Standard Radio Inc.
I’d like to take this opportunity on behalf of the entire Public Affairs team, to thank you for your astounding motivational speech. Your performance left us all spellbound. We still don’t know how you did it, but we’re sure glad that you did!
Bell Canada
Representation
David Ben is based out of Toronto, Canada and is represented by Magicana. He may be engaged as a performer, keynote speaker or consultant through this office.
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