David, a young magician from Paris, France, has been captivating audiences as the headliner of Blackburn Productions’ magic show Past, Present, Futur. Originally created for cruise ships by Russ Stevens—the creative force behind Britain’s Got Talent (BGT) and America’s Got Talent (AGT)—the show marked the beginning of David’s collaboration with Russ, who now mentors him and also directs his Guest Entertainer performances.
David’s repertoire spans a wide range of magical disciplines, including mentalism, card magic, and “singing illusions”—a signature style that draws on his background in musical theater. Trained in singing, acting, and dance at the New York Musical Conservatory, David blends these disciplines to deliver emotionally charged, theatrical magic. Early in his career, he performed alongside world-renowned Las Vegas illusionist Rick Thomas, gaining invaluable stage experience before fully committing to his own path as a magician.
His shows are known for their mysterious, poetic tone, inviting audiences into immersive worlds of illusion:
Time is an Illusion (Running time: 45 minutes)
Perception Shattered (Running time: 45 minutes)
Through his unique fusion of traditional stage magic, psychological illusion, and narrative performance, David offers an unforgettable experience—one that transcends typical magic shows and redefines what illusion can mean on a theatrical stage.
Prepare yourself to experience magic firsthand. Get your phones ready as you dive deeper into space and time during this mesmerizing act that will make you question reality. Journey back and forth through the past and future, discovering that time is truly 'just' an illusion.
Your magician tonight, David Blanchard from Paris, France, has performed worldwide as a dancer, singer, and actor before pursuing magic under the guidance of renowned Vegas illusionist Rick Thomas. Mentored by BGT and AGT creatives, David is thrilled to spend an evening of magic with you tonight.
"Perception Shattered" is an electrifying journey through the limits of reality, where nothing is as it seems. With a seamless blend of cutting-edge mentalism, jaw-dropping illusions, and suspense-filled storytelling, the show invites the audience to question their senses and challenge their beliefs.
From an interactive mind-reading experiment with Siri to a suspenseful Russian roulette twist and a visually stunning superhero-themed finale, each act shatters expectations and rewrites the rules of possibility. David Blanchard leads this mind-bending adventure with charisma and precision, leaving audiences mesmerized and wondering: What if everything we know is an illusion?