Magician, Illusionist
30 July 1926 to 3 November 2023
A German-born British magician, who was the first magician to have his own show on British television, Meet David Berglas (1954). After turning professional in 1952, David Berglas brought his successful stage act to radio and television. He also was a consultant for such films as Casino Royale (1967), Barry Lyndon (1970), Octopussy (1983) and Batman (1989). He was appointed MBE in 2018.
Read David Berglas' Guardian obituary
Read David Berglas' Times obituary
