David Cargill
David was born in Dumfries. A teaching career, a lifelong interest in stage magic and the writings of John Dickson Carr kindled his interest in writing. He is a member of the Society of American Magicians.
Other achievements in a varied life: Represented Scotland in sprint relay team at Air Training Corps Championships at White City, London, as an 18 year old. One time Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and three times overall winner of the “Showtime on Ice” Photographic Competition at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Ice Drome. Winner of the Racing Post award for his letter writing. In 1994/95 he was outright UK winner of the Ladbrokes Soccer Tipping Competition.
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Gauntlet of Fear
David Cargill
Price: £6.74 - Saving £2.25 (25%)Having enjoyed writing The Statue of Three Lies I was compelled to continue the life of Professor Giles Dawson and his involvement in dealing with crime mystery. The second in the series has an unusual plot and takes the...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/12/2012
The Statue of Three Lies
After reading about a real life incident that was performed in the presence of some of the world’s greatest illusionists in the States, I was inspired to write the novel because of my lifelong love of magic and illusion. I...
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2011
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Gauntlet of Fear
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When Professor Giles Dawson, historian of magic and the great illusionists, visits the Circus Tropicana, wintering at a former RAF airfield in Devon, he is not there to be entertained. He is there at the request of the circus boss,...
Format: Hardback - Released: 13/12/2012-
Gauntlet of Fear
Price: £6.74 - Saving 2.25 (25%)
When Professor Giles Dawson, historian of magic and the great illusionists, visits the Circus Tropicana, wintering at a former RAF airfield in Devon, he is not there to be entertained. He is there at the request of the circus boss,...
Format: Paperback - Released: 01/12/2012 -
The Statue of Three Lies
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When Jack Ramsden, a cabinet-maker and designer of stage props for magicians, was preparing his annual illusion for his wife's birthday, he was killed by a shot from a rifle on a stand. The problem was - he was alone...
Format: Hardback - Released: 06/10/2011 -
Statue of Three Lies
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When Jack Ramsden, a cabinet-maker and designer of stage props for magicians, was preparing his annual illusion for his wife's birthday, he was killed by a shot from a rifle on a stand. The problem was - he was alone...
Format: eBook - Released: 01/10/2011 -
The Statue of Three Lies
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Jack Ramsden, Cabinetmaker for Stage Magicians, died whilst preparing his annual presentation for his wife's birthday. It was meant to be an ingenious demonstration of Magic and Illusion until it all went wrong. Jack was killed by a shot from...
Format: Hardback - Released: 21/12/2009
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