Winner of The Magic Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year
David Penn & D4RYL in the Media
David Penn and his humanoid robot companion D4RYL have attracted international media attention following D4RYL’s application to join The Magic Circle.
The story has attracted coverage from major national and international media outlets including Good Morning Britain, ITV News, BBC News, The New York Times, The Times, and The Telegraph.
D4RYL Featured on Good Morning Britain
"We've seen the future, and it's D4RYL" - Susanna Reid
D4RYL, the AI-powered humanoid robot at the centre of an international media story, was described as “absolutely extraordinary” by The Magic Circle’s President. But he ruled that, at least for now, “there is no true substitute for the human touch” and the robot has not been allowed to join.
Featured in The New York Times
The New York Times featured David Penn and D4RYL in an article examining whether a humanoid robot can be considered a magician and join The Magic Circle.
Featured in The Times
The debate surrounding D4RYL’s application to join The Magic Circle attracted national newspaper coverage in The Times. The article explored whether artificial intelligence and robotics could one day become accepted within the world of magic and featured David Penn’s view that D4RYL is already creating genuine moments of wonder for audiences.
Featured in The Telegraph
David Penn and D4RYL Featured in The Telegraph
The Telegraph covered the story of D4RYL, the humanoid robot that performs alongside David Penn, following the robot’s application to join The Magic Circle. The article explored the growing influence of artificial intelligence in entertainment and the debate surrounding whether a robot can truly be considered a magician.
Featured by ITV News Anglia
“Can a robot really be a magician?”
The story surrounding D4RYL’s application to join The Magic Circle continued to attract media attention, with ITV News Anglia covering the debate and interviewing David Penn about the robot’s future in magic.
The report explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in entertainment and examined whether a humanoid robot can create the same sense of wonder traditionally associated with human magicians.
As the story gained national and international attention, D4RYL became the focus of a wider discussion about technology, creativity and the future of live performance.
About David Penn - The Tech Magician
David Penn is the winner of The Magic Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year, winner of the British Magic Championships and a Member of The Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star. His work with D4RYL has attracted international media coverage from Good Morning Britain, The New York Times, The Times, The Telegraph, ITV News and BBC News.