David Kwong

David Kwong (born 1980) is a magician, puzzle creator, writer, and producer. Founder of the Misdirectors Guild, Kwong is known for creating illusions and puzzles for film and television and for functioning as a consultant and producer in the field. Productions that he has been involved with include Now You See Me (head magic consultant), NBC's Blindspot, The Magnificent Seven, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, and The Imitation Game. Kwong also frequently contributes to and writes crossword puzzles for The New York Times along with crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz. Kwong gave a TED Talk on illusion and puzzles at the TED 30th anniversary conference in Vancouver in March 2014. Kwong is a native of Rochester, New York, where both of his parents are professors at the University of Rochester. He graduated from Harvard University in 2002.