| Full Name | David Devant |
| Born | February 22, 1868 |
| Died | October 13, 1941 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Magician, shadowgraphist, film exhibitor |
| Birthplace | Holloway, London, England |
| Net Worth | (will be updated soon) |
| Notable Contributions | – Considered one of England’s greatest magicians and a leading magician of the 20th century. |
| – Known for his suave and witty presentation of stage illusion. |
| – Member of the famous Maskelyne & Cooke company and performed regularly at the Egyptian Hall. |
| – Partnered with John Nevil Maskelyne and succeeded by Oswald Williams. |
| – Inventor of signature routines like the “Magic Kettle” and “Mascot Moth”. |
| – His magic performances were marked by humor, distinguishing him from earlier conjurors. |
| – Invited to participate in Royal Command Performances, where he entertained Queen Alexandra with his routine “A Boy, Girl and Eggs”. |
| – Managed Maskelyne and Devant’s House of Magic at St George’s Hall, which showcased premier magicians of the day. |
| – Selected to represent “the world of wizardry” at King George V’s command performance. |
| – Featured in Elliott O’Donnell’s 1912 occult novel “The Sorcery Club”. |
| – Known for his encounter with an escaped mental patient who demanded to see him perform magic on the streets of London. |
| – Devant’s magic was highly regarded in London and was the talk of the town during his time. |
| Legacy | – Regarded as a master performer and an influential figure in the world of magic, especially in British entertainment circles. |
| – His contributions to the art of magic are celebrated by magicians worldwide. |
