“The man is magic; that’s all you need to know.”

Give David Ben an optical inch and he’ll take an illusionary mile.

—TORONTO STAGE

Talk about jaws dropping: Ben’s legerdemain is a can’t-miss crowd-pleaser.

—THE GLOBE & MAIL

The man is magic; that’s all you need to know. Minute for minute, it’s probably the sleekest, smartest, most appealing family entertainment you’ll find.

—THE TORONTO STAR

Ben keeps raising the bar…the result is amazement! David Ben is superb.

—CBC Radio

Dry wit, fast fingers and a serious haircut: David Ben will leave you in stitches and mystified. Somehow, he’ll manage to do both at the same time.

—JAZZ FM

David Ben has single-handedly taken the ‘ick’ out of magic.

—EYE MAGAZINE

David Ben’s mastery of technique is indisputable; so is the charm of his stage personality. Obviously he leaves nothing to chance, but his act is smooth, witty, and urbane in the best tradition of a master showman.

—STAGE and PAGE

David Ben captures audience imagination, makes them laugh and wonder. Even a skeptic would be hard-pressed to explain most of Ben’s illusions, as he lives up to the reputation as a master trickster. The audience gave Ben a standing ovation, and though he may be a pro, he seemed to appreciate it.

—SCENEANDHEARD.CA

A constant delight of wonder and amusement. Ben is a charming, easy-going performer who makes you feel you’re in his own living room, while dazzling the senses with his sleight of hand. It is one of those shows you can see again and again.

—CLASSICAL 96.3 FM

And David Ben, as anyone who has followed his career will know, is a highly engaging performer. Rather than the braggadocio or self-aggrandizement of some stage magicians, Ben’s bookish, low-key approach creates the unintimidating atmosphere of a performer sharing some of his talents with a group of friends. Because Ben’s style is so understated, the effects he produces seem all the more surprising.

—STAGEDOOR