THE SHOW
ILLUSIONS
Top-notch "I can't believe my eyes!" illusions keep folks intrigued and fascinated.
COMEDY
Dave's shows are filled with hilarious jokes that keep you laughing throughout the performance.
CARDS & COINS
Jaw-dropping sleight of hand with coin and card tricks will have you at the edge of your seat in amazement.
MUSIC
Dave's banjo pickin' and singin' will have you stompin' your feet and clapping your hands. Who knows, you might even want to sing along!
STAGE & STROLLING SHOWS
Dave's shows are tailored to fit your needs. Whether you need a stage show or strolling entertainment, Dave will accommodate your needs.
FIRE ACT
From a flaming wallet to doves appearing out of a flash of fire these pyro tricks always dazzle audiences of all ages.
WHO IS
DAVE COTTRELL
Dave Cottrell is a magician, comedian & banjo player from Southville, Kentucky. He has been entertaining for most of his life.
David did his first magic show for his 6th grade class at Simpsonville Elementary (KY) in 1971. Since then he has performed over much of the United States. He performed in Japan (1993) and Germany (2002), Germany (2017). He has performed for 2 US Presidents and his bluegrass band, Kentucky Blue, are 3-time nominees for SPBMA Midwest entertaining bluegrass band of the year.
He has won numerous magic contests and awards. In 2001, he received a Presidential Citation from the President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians “Noting David’s service and good works for the advancement and excellence in the Art of Magic and fine works to be congratulated worldwide”. He has opened and done shows with the likes of David Copperfield, Lance Burton, Jerry Reed, George Strait, Allison Krauss and many other stars.
You may have seen David in the past performing at one of the Kentucky State Parks or on KET or at the Kentucky State Fair. David’s one-hour MAGIC show is filled with amazing “knock your socks off” magic and is filled with comedy, mystery, laughter and good clean fun for all ages.
Each stage filled show includes live animals, lots of audience participation and blazing 5 string bluegrass banjo.
David’s “down home” Kentucky style humor helps make for an entertaining show that people are sure to remember and talk about for the rest of their life!
