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David Hirata


David Hirata is a magician who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. His magic storytelling show, The Jap Box premiered at the San Diego International Fringe Festival in June 2018, where it won the festival award for “Outstanding World Premiere Show.”   He enjoys hikes with his family, jazz, a good serving of tsukemono, and laughing at his cats.

Updated October 2018


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Nikkei Chronicles #7—Nikkei Roots: Digging into Our Cultural Heritage
Magic, the Nikkei Way

Oct. 24, 2018 • David Hirata

Since the age of ten I’ve been a magician. I spent many hours during my childhood wearing a top hat and cape, waving a wand and brandishing a deck of cards. I’ve long since abandoned those Victorian accoutrements but have continued to work sleight of hand amusements for audiences in hotel banquet halls, living rooms, and theaters. As in other art forms, the world of magic looks to master practitioners of its past. The magic inventions of these past masters …

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