DAVID KWONG is no ordinary magician. He’s a New York Times crossword writer, TED speaker, Harvard grad, Broadway star/producer, and a consultant on blockbuster films like The Imitation Game and Now You See Me. His debut book Spellbound draws upon his diverse body of work to reveal how the principles of illusion can be used to gain an edge on the competition. With easy charm and mind-bending tricks, Kwong shows us how to command attention, sway opinions, and sell ideas.

The Centennial Speaker Series

The Hun School of Princeton hosts a renowned speaker series each year, welcoming extraordinary authors, artists, and thought leaders to campus from around the world. The Series is designed to expose students to ideas and experiences that will provoke thought and stretch their understanding on a range of real-­world topics and issues.

The Hun School’s world-class Centennial Speakers Series welcomes thought leaders, performers, and artists to campus each year to stretch our students' understanding of the world and provoke discussion on the topics and issues of our time. In recent years, we have been fortunate to welcome: Jeb Bush, Kate Brooks, Jason Collins, Black Violin, Dan Harris, Shalini Kantayya, Angelique Kidjo, Chuck Klosterman, Congressman John Lewis, Sarah Lewis, Monks of Drepung Gomang, Casey Neistat, Nina Tandon, Sean Wilentz, Erik Wahl, Eric Whitacre, and Alison Wright.

Lunch with David Kwong

Celebrity illusionist and author of Spellbound

Registration is required, as seating is limited. Contact Maureen Leming with any questions.

Register for lunch

David Kwong is no ordinary magician. He’s a New York Times crossword writer, TED speaker, Harvard grad, Broadway star/producer, and a consultant on blockbuster films like The Imitation Game. His debut book Spellbound draws upon his diverse body of work to reveal how the principles of illusion can be used to gain an edge on the competition. With easy charm and mind-bending tricks, Mr. Kwong shows us how to command attention, sway opinions, and sell ideas.

Students in both divisions will be dismissed at 12:50 p.m. Faculty members will have an In-Service Afternoon.