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1/14/2012David to partner with Jeanne Robertson
David Garrard will be one of several special guests when humorist Jeanne Robertson brings her My Bestest Friend Event to Louisville, May 18-19. More than 1,000 women are expected to attend this program which will be held at the Galt House Hotel. David will open the Saturday evening show, and promises to provide several magical surprises!. Visit www.BestestFriendEvent.com for more information.
11/23/2011
David teams up with Mac King for Maryhurst fundraiser
David Garrard will combine magical forces with good friend and Vegas superstar, Mac King for a December 3 fundraiser that will benefit Maryhurst. Magic on Main will celebrate the grand opening of Whiskey Row Lofts and Squirrelly's Magic Tea Room in downtown Louisville. Mac will perform on the main stage while David teams up with Las Vegas magicians Chad Long and BIll Herz to entertain guests with close up magic throughout the evening. Tickets are limited and can be ordered by visiting www.maryhurst.org or calling Amanda Shumate at 502-271-4523.
11/23/2011
David Garrard will headline Marriage Rocks
David Garrard will use his magic to encourage, inspire and entertain couples when Southeast Christian Church presents Marriage Rocks on Friday, December 9 in Louisville. Marriage Rocks is a date night designed specifically for married couples. David and his wife, Stephanie have been married for 36 years. Says David, "Do you want to know the secret to having a magical marriage? Marry a magician!" Contact Rich Shanks at 502-253-8000 for more information and tickets.
9/2/2011
Pumpkin Palooza will feature David Garrard
The Magic of David Garrard will be center stage when Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana presents their annual Pumpkin Palooza, Friday, October 21. David will perform three times during the evening. He will also perform on Sunday morning for the church's children's ministry.
8/19/2011
David and The Swan!
David Garrard will share the stage with nationally known impressionist, Dennis Swanberg on Monday evening, September 12 in a 6:30 p.m. show at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Louisville. The show will benefit The Christmas Connection, a ministry that provides toys and clothes for Louisville families in need. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults. Students and children are free (children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Call 502-896-8882 for tickets or visit www.smbclouisville.org. A love offering will be taken.
8/19/2011
Louisville Magic Club presents It's Magic!
David Garrard will be one of the performers when the Louisville Magic Club presents It's Magic! on Friday evening, September 16 at the Ursuline Arts Center on the campus of Sacred Heart School in Louisville. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Dennis Alm, Wally Bell, Richard Gensemer and Jim Harris will also perform. Ray Corns will served as emcee. Visit www.lmcmagic.com for tickets or call 502-235-6688.
6/25/2011
Girl Scout Arts Festival will feature The Magic of David Garrard
David Garrard will be one of the featured performers when the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana present their 2011 Festival of the Arts, November 5, 2011. David performed for the 2010 Festival and was invited back due to popular demand. His presentation will be called More Than Magic and will include new magic plus words of encouragement and challenge to the girls.
6/3/2011
David returns to WHAS Crusade for Children
David Garrard will be part of the 2011 WHAS Crusade for Children telethon set for Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5. David will perform at 8:32 p.m. in the Bomhard Theater as part of a full evening of variety entertainment that kicks off the annual fundraiser. The show will be telecast live (locally) on WHAS channel 11. David will also perform live in the WHAS studios after midnight with host, Steve Kirkland.
5/21/2011
South Carolina Royal Ambassador Day will feature the Magic of David Garrard
David Garrard will be the special guest when Furman University hosts the 2011 Royal Ambassador Day for the state of South Carolina on November 12. The day will include a tailgate party and a football game as well as David's show. Approximately 1000 men and boys are expected to attend.
5/6/2011
Back to Sherwood!
The Magic of David Garrard will return to Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia on Wednesday evening, May 18. David will be partnering with his good friend and children's ministry colleague, David Joiner for a special end of the school year celebration. As Sherwood's own Alex Kendrick says, "You're about to have a blast! Get ready for the Magic of David Garrard!"
3/31/2011
David Garrard will help headline Scottish Rite fundraiser
David Garrard will join good friends, Stephen Bargatze and James Hargrave onstage when the Louisville Scottish Rite Foundation presents Magical Illusions, October 1, 2011. Showtimes are 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Proceeds will benefit Scottish Rite and the Louisville Magic Club.
3/31/2011
Tennessee Baptist camps will feature David Garrard
Celebration will be the theme when The Magic of David Garrard makes two appearances at the Tennessee Baptist Convention's Celebration Station summer camps for kids. David will perform on Tuesday evening, June 14 and Tuesday evening, June 21. The weeklong camps will be held in Linden, TN. Visit www.tnbaptist.org for more information.
3/31/2011
Green County Band show will feature magic
The 2011 Green County Marching Band program will be based on the movie The Prestige. The show will be presented in competitions throughout the fall and will feature three illusions. David Garrard is serving as magic consultant to director, Ross Morgan. Jo Ann Fryrear is choreographing the magic sequences. Green County finished fourth in last year's competition.
11/4/2010
David Garrard speaks and performs at Samford University
David Garrard returned to his alma mater, Samford University to speak and perform in chapel on November 4, 2010. David entertained the students with his magic; then challenged them to center their identity in Christ. While on campus, David taped a feature for the November edition of the Samford Chronicle, the university's video newsmagazine. Click on Gallery, then It's Magic to see the clip of David.
8/15/2010
Renfro Valley show will feature David Garrard!
David Garrard will be one of several featured entertainers at Renfro Valley Welcomes the World, Thursday, September 30, 7 p.m. in the Big Barn theater at Renfro Valley, Kentucky. The show, which is being produced by Renfro Valley and Affiliated International Ministries in conjunction with the World Equestrian Games, will feature acts from five countries and four continents. Jack Fox will emcee. Visit www.renfrovalley.com and click on Entertainment/Festivals and Events for additional information.
7/3/2010
Spotlight Lexington to feature The Magic of David Garrard
David Garrard will be one of the featured entertainers for Spotlight Lexington, a special venture designed to highlight the city during the upcoming World Equestrian Games. David will perform at Triangle Park on Sunday, October 3. He will do three shows: 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
7/3/2010
David returns to Hannibal-LaGrange
David Garrard will return to Hannibal-LaGrange College in Hannibal, Missouri to perform in chapel on Wednesday, October 27. Thomas Hufty, Vice President for Collegiate Affairs and Assistant to the President said this about David's 2009 performance: "David Garrard is an excellent communicator! His ability as a magician is second to none! Our college community was amazed at his talent and captured by his message."
7/3/2010
Samford Homecoming Chapel will feature David Garrard
David Garrard will bring his magic to his alma mater, Samford University for a special homecoming chapel, Thursday, November 4, 2010. David graduated from Samford in 1975. He has performed on campus on several occasions, including for the school's sesquicentennial celebration.
3/31/2010
David Garrard headlines FCCLA Conference
David Garrard was a featured performer and presenter at the Kentucky Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Annual Leadership Conference held at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, March 29-31. David entertained the huge audience of middle schoolers and high schoolers with his magic, mixing in secrets of successful families as he went along.
1/14/2010
David kicks off Louisville Success!
The Magic of David Garrard kicked off Louisville Success, an inspirational program held at the beautiful Louisville Palace on Friday, January 8. The program featured jockey, Pat Day, former Southeast Christian pastor, Bob Russell and U of L basketball legend, Denny Crum among others. David opened the evening with his White Star/Snowstorm trick (see video Gallery, Upward) and then produced WHAS radio personality and emcee, Terry Meiners.
Bob Russell had this to say: "Your two tricks were excellent, and got the program off to a joyous beginning!"
Visit www.louisvillesuccess.com for more information.
12/29/2009
Glorieta Family Camps will feature David Garrard
Glorieta New Mexico's 2010 Summer Family Camps will include The Magic of David Garrard! David will perform on Friday evening, July 9 and Friday evening, July 16. His performances will conclude the week long camps designed for families.
12/29/2009
Young Farmer Leadership Conference to feature the Magic of David Garrard
Kentucky Farm Bureau's annual Young Farmer Leadership Conference will include two performances by magician, David Garrard when it meets in Louisville January 29-30, 2010. David will present a program for children on Saturday morning. Then, on Saturday evening, David will be featured entertainment following a dinner and auction. The conference will be held at Louisville Marriot East.
11/19/2009
Carson-Newman hosts the Magic of David Garrard
Carson-Newman college hosted the Magic of David Garrard for it's 2009 Family Day Brunch. David performed for students and their families as part of a full day of on-campus activities. Dean of Students, Shelley Ball had this to say: "David's show was perfect for our audience! He captivated our folks and left them awestruck! We highly recommend him to others looking for family-friendly entertainment!"
11/19/2009
David dazzles at Daytona!
The Magic of David Garrard was one of the highlights of the 2009 Daytona Festival of Magic, held November 6-7 at the Daytona Resort and Conference Center in beautiful Daytona Beach, FL. Convention organizer, Harry Allen said, "We were very happy to have you! Your show fit the puzzle perfectly. The professionalism you have makes my job easier and makes me look good! Thanks!"
David closed the Friday evening Cabaret Show held in the hotel. The performance included David's unique Snowman Suspension, Candle in the Wind (a beautiful tribute to Marilyn Monroe) and the seldom seen Battle of the Barrels. Check the Gallery for photos of David at Daytona.
11/19/2009
Creative Ministry Festival will feature David Garrard
David Garrard will be one of two featured artists when the Kentucky Baptist Convention presents it's annual Creative Ministries Festival, March 5-6, 2010. David will showcase on Friday evening and also teach several workshops throughout the festival.
10/4/2009
Benefit raises more than $10,000!
The 2009 Christmas Connection Concert, a partnership venture between St. Matthews Baptist Church and Jefferson Street Chapel that benefits inner city children and families, raised over $10,000. The annual concert was held September 27, and featured the Magic of David Garrard. David partnered with the Black Music Ensemble of Berea College. David has been participating in this ministry event since it's inception in 1994-- a concert that paired him with award-winning vocalist, Larnelle Harris.
8/2/2009
David performs with full orchestra!
David Garrard was featured guest when the Southern Seminary Orchestra presented it's annual Summerfest Pops Concert on Tuesday evening, September 1. David achieved a life-long dream of performing with a live orchestra when he took the stage for three numbers, including John Williams's Flying theme from ET. The orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Doug Smith. See the Pops Concert photo gallery for pictures of the concert and a video clip.
7/13/2009
Louisville Family and Family Expo will feature The Magic of David Garrard
David Garrard will be part of the featured entertainment at the Louisville Life and Family Expo, August 1-2 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. David will perform at 2 and 4 p.m. each day on the main stage in the East Hall. Visit www.eventbrite.com/event/303296167/magic for more information.
5/31/2009
David Garrard returns to Crusade telecast
The Magic of David Garrard will once again be part of the WHAS Crusade for Children telecast. The 2009 show will be held on June 6 at the Bomhard Theater in downtown Louisville. The program will begin at 8:00 p.m. and will be carried live on WHAS TV 11. David will perform at approximately 9:00 p.m. After midnight, David will be live in the studio with Crusade hosts, Steve Kirkland and Gene Kang.
5/25/2009
Learn Magic!
David Garrard is pleased to offer two fantastic DVD's that teach wonderful magic that will entertain and fool your family and friends! Tricks You Can Do features 11 easy-to-do tricks done with objects found around the house. Tricks with Numbers teaches 15 amazing tricks using numbers and math. DVD's are $10 each and can be ordered online at www.davidgarrardmagic.com. Click on PRODUCTS for information and an order form.
5/8/2009
David to appear at Upward National Training events
The Magic of David Garrard will be featured at two of Upward Unlimited's 2009 National Training Events. David will be performing in Spartanburg, South Carolina on May 2 and in Columbus, Ohio on June 27.
David has been partnering with Upward since it's beginnings back in 1996, and has provided entertainment for hundreds of Award Night programs throughout the United States. Look under the Programs tab of this website for more about David's Upward show. (Additional information on the Upward training events can be found at www.upward.org.)
5/8/2009
David at the 2009 Daytona Festival of Magic
David Garrard will be one of the featured performers at the 2009 Daytona Festival of Magic in Daytona Beach, Florida, November 6-7. Visit www.daytonamagic.com for additional information.
4/19/2009
David will speak, perform for FCA Superstars!
David Garrard will be the special guest when the Louisville FCA holds it's annual Superstars competition, Friday, May 1 at Fern Creek High School. The event offers boys and girls ages 8-11 the opportunity to compete in a variety of sports activities. David will speak and perform for the group around 11:00 a.m.
11/26/2008
Thunder Over Louisville!
On April 21, 2007, David's magic ignited Thunder Over Louisville, the largest fireworks show in North America, and the official kick off for the Kentucky Derby Festival! David's made-for-tv spot can be viewed on video in the Gallery section of this website. An estimated 800,000 people attended Thunder.
10/16/2008
David on ESPN 2!
David Garrard appeared on The Deuce! (ESPN 2) in October of 2008 when NFL Films presented a special program about David and his namesake, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, David Garrard-- the "other" David Garrard! The two David's met in Jacksonville in March. David Garrard Squared featured interviews and a segment from David's show at East Pointe Church in which the other DG helped with a trick. The program was called NFL Films Presents. Click on the Galleries button on this website, then on It's Magic! to view David Garrard Squared.
8/30/2008
David on KET!
David Garrard was part of a special documentary on magic in Louisville produced by Kentucky Educational Television. The show featured Mac King, and was shot in part during the combined Society of American Magicians and International Brotherhood of Magicians convention held in Louisville this summer.
8/6/2008
David at the Kentucky State Fair!
David Garrard presented 35 shows over 11 days during the 2008 Kentucky State Fair, August 14-24. Performances were held on the Family Stage in the beautiful South Wing of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. (See photo gallery.)
6/5/2008
David performs for WHAS Crusade for Children!
On Saturday evening, June 7, David Garrard performed as part of the 55th Annual WHAS Crusade for Children. David's performance was telecast live from the Bomhard Theater in downtown Louisville. David presented Beauty & the Barrels, the classic torn and restored newspaper trick and his romantic skit, The Lady and the Magician. David was assisted by Meredith Basham and Alicia Kotheimer.
6/5/2008
David Garrard performs with Mac King at international magic convention
David Garrard was part of the opening show when the two largest magic organizations in the world held a combined convention in Louisville, Kentucky in 2008. The International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians met in Louisville July 21-28. David appeared on the show with his friends, Las Vegas superstar and comedy magician of the year, Mac King and juggler/physical comedy artist, Marty Pollio. The wonderful Russian magician, Voronin rounded out the bill. Convention shows were held at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. (See photo gallery.)
5/5/2008
Article in The Southeast Outlook
"Magic is the tool God has given David Garrard to build a platform to entertain, teach, inspire and motivate..."
Check out my article from the Southeast Outlook here
4/25/2008
Article at ColumbiaMagazine.com
"CU Hosts Magician David Garrard At Convocation"
Check out the article at Columbia Magazine.com here