Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/David Horsager


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The result was   delete. Courcelles 01:04, 4 August 2011 (UTC)

David Horsager

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A motivational speaker and Illusionist. The article is more of an Ad (four links on where to buy his book). In 1999, he started out as a "Christian Illusionist" as one source called him. He spent time touring. He went back to school and graduated in 2007. He now is a motivational speaker on the issue of "trust in business". Published a book on trust by a Christian book publisher. Unable to find sources outside of speaking announcements or the PR Newswire article that has been plastered everywhere. The PR statement is the first reference in the article. Bgwhite (talk) 05:17, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
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 * Delete gnews reveals insufficient independent coverage to meet WP:BIO. LibStar (talk) 08:45, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Magic-related deletion discussions.  — Osubuckeyeguy (talk) 16:14, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

The 4 links to where the book can be purchased have been removed. This should alleviate the "ad" feel. Also, the PR article has been removed as a source. Other credible sources have been found. They will be added over the next few days/weeks. Velocity9 17:42, 21 July 2011 (UTC) 
 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.


 * Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ron Ritzman (talk) 00:55, 28 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Weak Delete - Per WP:BIO. Monterey Bay (talk) 04:38, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete - Fails WP:Bio, based on paucity of independent sources. --Noleander (talk) 05:56, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete almost nothing in article indicates notability. Horsager's a "Certified Speaking Professional" which article says is "prestigious" but this is from the National Speakers Association - perhaps a non-notable organisation - whose own website doesn't seem to indicate it's especially prestigious.--A bit iffy (talk) 16:45, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Delete - I too couldn't find any third-party mentions aside from the PRNewswire article. SwisterTwister   talk  05:31, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
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