Magic, Comedy, Stage Hypnotism, Motivation. Auckland based. Fee range $2,500.00 to $3,500.00 Speaking style; Strong humour, interaactive, dynamic

Dave Upfold is unique. He incorporates comedy, MOTIVATION, magic and stage hypnotism all together in one unique hilarious performance that will have your audience in tears.

There are comedians. tThere are motivators.There are magicians. There are stage hypnotists. Then there is Dave Upfold who combines all in a spelbinding performance that your eyes will not believe. Just imagine your audience laughing so hard that they cry. That's the effect Dave has on his audience.

See also:

"The World's Youngest Hypnotist"
"Motivational keynote"
"On You Tube"

Since arriving in New Zealand from South Africa, Dave has made a huge impact on the corporate speaking circuit. He is now one of New Zealand's busiest entertainers and speakers.

Dave Upfold can put over 20% of any audience to sleep and is considered one of the "fastest" hypnotists in the world. Besides putting his stage "guests" into a spellbinding state he can also get two of the burliest men to believe they are Russian ballerinas. And that's before his act begins!

Dave has also been involved for 27 years in the Entertainment business as a comedian, magician hypnotist, motivational speaker and MC.

Dave can also MC your event and deliver a very funny after dinner presentation if time does not allow for his full 2 hour show.

We are very lucky to have Dave now living in New Zealand and you can benefit from the talents of this superb entertainer.

Career background;

Business: With a background of 23 years experience in the Financial world Dave can work with corporate audiences with ease and familiarity.

Local politics; Dave was in local Politics for 14 years. Someone once told him, "don't stand on the side line and complain - if you think you can make a difference, do it from within the system, not from outside" - so at the age of 26 he was elected to council and was Mayor of Queensburgh, Durban from 1992 - 1995.

Hypnosis credentials; He was trained by well known Hypnotheripist Verna Hindmarch in the art of Hypnosis and is a member of The South African Association of Hypnotherapists.

Affiliations: Dave is a member of the Magic Lodge of South Africa & the Brotherhood of Auckland Magicians.