David T. Williamson – “The Pastor of Prestidigitation”

Christian Illusionist & Sleight-of-Hand Artist

Pastor David accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior on Dec. 24, 1982.  In 1989 he joined the Fellowship of Christian Magicians and has since shared God's love for us through illusions and tricks.  "God sent his son to die for us so we can live for him!"  David has a God-given talent when it comes to combining fun, mystery and excitement through the use of illusions and comedy. He is constantly striving to serve God with excellence - his shows are both focused on the central theme of the message from Scripture as well as bringing a top-notch show, filled with entertainment value.

He doesn’t just put on a magic show and then say something about God; he weaves throughout his performance a clear presentation of the Gospel. As a result of over 30 years experience in the field of magical entertainment, and over 18 years experience as a licensed minister, David has developed a unique way to communicate Spiritual truths in a visual manner. His experience as a Children’s Pastor also lends quality to the delivery of a clear message as given to an audience of all ages and backgrounds.

Effective evangelism can only take place when a common ground with the audience has been established. Through years of study and by direction of the Holy Spirit, David approaches his “magic show” not as an entertainer who performs a bunch of tricks, but as a Minister of the Gospel, and thus each effect has been prayerfully placed in a series that clearly communicates God’s love for the lost through His son, Jesus Christ.

David’s use of amazing illusions, uplifting music, colorful lighting and scenery, along with his professional delivery of comedy, grabs the attention of the audience the very second he steps on stage. With captured attention, he uses his talents as a magician and his calling as a Minister to illustrate Spiritual truth in a visual manner – much like the same way Jesus did as he used parables over 2,000 years ago. 

Bottom line, you won’t be disappointed with your choice to bring Williamson Productions to your church… but only if you are looking for fun-filled, spiritually based Christian entertainment that involves plenty of laughter, audience participation, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, a Godly message. In addition, they are easy to work with as well!

“It’s not about the magic, it’s about the message!”

Gayle has been a part of Williamson Productions since 2004. In addition to acting as David’s assistant during performances, she also heads up the puppet ministry, bringing laughter and biblical messages through entertaining puppet characters such as Otis the Chimp, Sunny, Jazz Man, Sammy and Barney the Hound. Several more puppets are waiting in the wings for their “big debut.” 

 

Gayle also serves as the President of the Women’s Ministry Board for the Iowa Baptist Conference, a network of 40 churches throughout the state of Iowa. Along with her board of dedicated women seeking to serve the Lord, she is working to develop programs and resources that women across Iowa will be able to access in order to grow in their walk with God.

 

Gayle has aspirations of writing a book and public speaking, with a passion for reaching out to hurting Christian women with the amazing healing grace of God.

 

Rounding out Gayle’s busy life is the brand new responsibility God has blessed her with – being Grandma to her very precious new granddaughter!

 

I Corinthians 15:58: “So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.”