- Born
- Died
- Nickname
- International Man of Mystery
- David Berglas was born on June 30, 1926 in Germany. He was an actor, known for Willow (1988), Barry Lyndon (1975) and Casino Royale (1967). He was married to Ruth Shiell. He died on November 3, 2023 in London, UK.
- SpouseRuth Shiell(October 5, 1956 - November 3, 2023) (his death, 3 children)
- Magician and mind-reader
- President of The Magic Circle 1989-1998.
- Father of Marvin Berglas.
- He was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2019 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Magic and Psychology in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England.
- Berglas conducted what he called "Nationwide Psychological Experiments", involving millions of listeners in their homes. This part of the show required listeners to write in to confirm their reactions. His weekly broadcasts included sensational stunts, including hanging a box over Regent Street, London for a whole week. It had been officially sealed by the Diplomatic Corps of the Admiralty and, when opened, it contained the passport of a randomly selected member of the studio audience, sitting in the Playhouse Theatre by the Embankment. The passport had disappeared just moments before.
- I am delighted to accept this honour but even more pleased that the art of magic has at last been recognised. I have spent over 60 years entertaining people in person, on radio and television - 'reading their minds' - but I certainly didn't see this one coming.
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