David Porter Nixon (29 December 1919 – 1 December 1978) was an English magician and television personality. At the height of his career, Nixon was among the best-known magicians in the UK. As well as a celebrity magician he was a keen Chess Player presenting "Checkmate" on TV.
A resident of Leigham Cottage, Leigham Court Road Streatham moving from Christchurch House, Streatham Hill.
On the 14th December 1954 the Streatham News reported the tragic death of Paula Marshall, wife of David Nixon in a car crash.
