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David Nixon (29 December 1919 – 1 December 1978) was an English magician and television personality. At the height of his career, Nixon was the best-known magician in the UK.
Born in Muswell Hill, London, Nixon attended the Westcliff High School for Boys in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. His father was a lawyer whose hobby was magic and who took Nixon to watch performers such as Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant. One magician who made an early impression on the young boy was Stanley Collins, who had a gentlemanly image which influenced Nixon's later performing style. Nixon started performing magic himself after an aunt bought him an Ernest Sewell Magic Box for Christmas. On leaving school he gained a job with the Henley Telegraph, the in-house magazine of the W. T. Henley Telegraph company, a publication which had been founded by Alfred Hitchcock. In 1938 he joined the Magic Circle. He also became an accomplished double bass player and performed with a local band.
David Nixon performs magic in 1965. Stars Jimmy Tarbuck.
Here's the Celebrated British David Nixon - The David Nixon Show - Back in 1970's David Nixon ruled the television airways with his magic shows. These were all captured from 30 year old video tapes so the picture quality isn't brilliant but they are still fun to watch . This one features appearances by the legendary London Crooner Matt Monro and Rod Hull and Emu. The Special guest magician who I don't know the name is really superb in this if you can help me with his name I will add it to the notes. David Nixon (29 December 1919[1] – 1 December 1978[2]) was an English magician and television personality.[3] At the height of his career, Nixon was the best-known magician in the UK.
An episode of the 1970s TV Show David Nixon's Magic Box. Sorry about the quality, it is very old - but David's charm and magical ability still shine through. I have a few more episodes but would love to see more of this great TV magician. Features Anita Harris, Libby Morris, Joe Brown, Robert Harbin and Ali Bongo.
David Nixon with a few tricks, as part of Jimmy Tarbuck's 1972 Christmas show.
The personalities Eric Robinson and David Nixon introduce us to the musical instrument the Mellotron, London. Various shots of large country garden. L/S of swimming pool. L/S of garden with white doves on the grass. M/S of large country cottage. The narrator introduces us to the personality Eric Robinson who explains to us from his living room armchair the new instrument we are about to see which can make all the sounds of an orchestra, but can be played by one person - The Mellotron. The camera pans as Eric walks to introduce us to his son-in-law the magician David Nixon. M/S of David Nixon seated at the Mellotron that looks very much like a piano or organ. Eric and David talk about the complexities of the machine. Then David gives a demonstration and lets rip with two fingers only to p...
A very early appearance of Paul Daniels on The David Nixon Show. This is the full episode and Paul appears around 19minutes in. It is interesting to see the difference in styles of the two magicians. David is the relaxed gentleman magician and Paul is firing on all cylinders. As with all these classic old magic shows - please forgive the poor video quality.
David Nixon and Ali Bongo apparently pulling Anita Harris through the centre hole of a Giant Chinese coin in the early 70s.
Another lovely old episode of David Nixon - I'm afraid though it is not complete and some of the variety acts are cut out :-( This episode features Janet Brown, Little and Large, Anita Harris, Lynda Meeks and the Great Kovari. I hope you enjoy it :-)
Here's the Celebrated British David Nixon - The David Nixon Show - Back in 1970's David Nixon ruled the television airways with his magic shows. These were all captured from 30 year old video tapes so the picture quality isn't brilliant but they are still fun to watch . David Nixon (29 December 1919[1] – 1 December 1978[2]) was an English magician and television personality.[3] At the height of his career, Nixon was the best-known magician in the UK.
Unissued / unused material. Bloomsbury, London. VS conjuror performing on stage. VS magician and television personality David Nixon. VS magician Robin Harbin sawing a woman in half. VS escapologist Alan Alan being fitted with a straight jacket from which he escapes by wriggling over the floor. VS illusionist Colin Rose doing tricks with playing cards. CU signs of zodiac on floor of entrance hall. MS & CU members of Magic Circle watching acts. MS David Nixon arriving and fooling about. VS Lord Mountbatten and daughter (Lady Patricia Brabourne) arriving at event and being greeted by welcoming committee in the entrance, he is seen chatting to David Nixon. MS on stage during opening ceremony when Lord Mountbatten in presented with magic wand and then fires the Maharajah of Jaipu...
David Nixon performs Robert Harbin's illusion 'The zig Zag Girl' on Anita Harris just two weeks after she got married.
David Nixon with a few tricks, as part of Jimmy Tarbuck's 1972 Christmas show.
DAvid Nixon in one of his early TV specials performing a balloon torture illusion on Anita Harris. The Butler called Alistair is actually Ali Bonco, magical consultant for Nixon & Daniels.
David Nixon and Ali Bongo apparently pulling Anita Harris through the centre hole of a Giant Chinese coin in the early 70s.
An edition of the BBC panel game, presented by Eamonn Andrews and featuring David Nixon, Isobel Barnett, Barbara Kelly & Gilbert Harding.
David Nixon performs magic in 1965. Stars Jimmy Tarbuck.
Here's the Celebrated British David Nixon - The David Nixon Show - Back in 1970's David Nixon ruled the television airways with his magic shows. These were all captured from 30 year old video tapes so the picture quality isn't brilliant but they are still fun to watch . This one features appearances by the legendary London Crooner Matt Monro and Rod Hull and Emu. The Special guest magician who I don't know the name is really superb in this if you can help me with his name I will add it to the notes. David Nixon (29 December 1919[1] – 1 December 1978[2]) was an English magician and television personality.[3] At the height of his career, Nixon was the best-known magician in the UK.
An episode of the 1970s TV Show David Nixon's Magic Box. Sorry about the quality, it is very old - but David's charm and magical ability still shine through. I have a few more episodes but would love to see more of this great TV magician. Features Anita Harris, Libby Morris, Joe Brown, Robert Harbin and Ali Bongo.
David Nixon with a few tricks, as part of Jimmy Tarbuck's 1972 Christmas show.
The personalities Eric Robinson and David Nixon introduce us to the musical instrument the Mellotron, London. Various shots of large country garden. L/S of swimming pool. L/S of garden with white doves on the grass. M/S of large country cottage. The narrator introduces us to the personality Eric Robinson who explains to us from his living room armchair the new instrument we are about to see which can make all the sounds of an orchestra, but can be played by one person - The Mellotron. The camera pans as Eric walks to introduce us to his son-in-law the magician David Nixon. M/S of David Nixon seated at the Mellotron that looks very much like a piano or organ. Eric and David talk about the complexities of the machine. Then David gives a demonstration and lets rip with two fingers only to p...
A very early appearance of Paul Daniels on The David Nixon Show. This is the full episode and Paul appears around 19minutes in. It is interesting to see the difference in styles of the two magicians. David is the relaxed gentleman magician and Paul is firing on all cylinders. As with all these classic old magic shows - please forgive the poor video quality.
David Nixon and Ali Bongo apparently pulling Anita Harris through the centre hole of a Giant Chinese coin in the early 70s.
Another lovely old episode of David Nixon - I'm afraid though it is not complete and some of the variety acts are cut out :-( This episode features Janet Brown, Little and Large, Anita Harris, Lynda Meeks and the Great Kovari. I hope you enjoy it :-)
Predicación Dr. David Nixon.2016.08.21
Executive Producer David Nixon shares his journey of bringing Christian movies into theaters.
A fun episode of The David Nixon Show featuring Ted Rogers and Page and Lee.
Another episode from the David Nixon Show. This time featuring John Inman, Anita Harris, Ali Bongo, Ali Baba and Michael and Jennifer Allport.
The David Nixon Show from 1973. A great episode with Les Dawson,, Anita Harris, Finn Jon, Dianne Lee, Peters and Lee and Lennie Peters. Enjoy :-)
An edition of the BBC panel game, presented by Eamonn Andrews and featuring David Nixon, Isobel Barnett, Barbara Kelly & Gilbert Harding.
Here's the brilliant 1970's magician David Nixon in - The David Nixon Show - with the late great Bob Monkhouse and the lovely and enormously talented Anita Harris, British Television's Go to expert on Magic Tricks for decades the late great Ali Bongo. The guest magician on this show is the late Victor Burnett. David Nixon (29 December 1919 – 1 December 1978) was an English magician and television personality At the height of his career, Nixon was the best-known magician in the UK.
David Nixon’s Poe Rebels vs. Ben Keller’s Palp 8s (Kagi, Carnor, OL)
Here's the Celebrated British David Nixon - The David Nixon Show - Back in 1970's David Nixon ruled the television airways with his magic shows. These were all captured from 30 year old video tapes so the picture quality isn't brilliant but they are still fun to watch . This one features appearances by the legendary London Crooner Matt Monro and Rod Hull and Emu. The Special guest magician who I don't know the name is really superb in this if you can help me with his name I will add it to the notes. David Nixon (29 December 1919[1] – 1 December 1978[2]) was an English magician and television personality.[3] At the height of his career, Nixon was the best-known magician in the UK.
Another episode of The David Nixon Show from 1975. Hope you enjoy. Features Lynsey de Paul, Derek Dene, Anita Harris, Rolf Harris and of course the superb David Nixon. As always, please forgive the picture quality - it is the best I have. For this video, of course I know that Rolf Harris is now (rightly) disgraced, but I felt I should still upload the episode because his appearance must not ruin the other great guests and magic of the show. Hope you understand.