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DAVID GOODMAN
David A. Goodman, a professional charity benefit fundraising auctioneer, is the founder and President of Auction Results. Auction Results ' sole focus is on high-impact auction fundraising for 501( c)( 3) Charitable Organizations. David has been a professional benefit auctioneer and entertainer for over 25 years and has helped raise in excess of $ 250 million for charity through auction events. While based in Chicago, Illinois, David has provided fundraising auctioneer services throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and his clients and their guests are effusive in their praise.
Mr. Goodman stands out from other auctioneers in his use of magic to entertain his audience, a skill he started honing at a very young age. Recently, Mr. Goodman was described by NBC Nightly News as,“ Amazing – an auctioneer magician who is the Houdini of the Benefit Auction World!” Using a fascinating combination of quick-talking cadence with spectacular magic, Mr. Goodman captures and entertains, ensuring a great time for all.
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