Nixon was in demand for private society parties and frequently performed at Mayfair hostess, and owner of Lendrum & Hartman Limited Mrs Dorothy Hartman's soiree's in Berkeley House, Hay Hill in the 1950s His magic shows included "Trix n Nixon" (1962) "Tonight with David Nixon" (1969), "David Nixon's Magic Box" (1970) and "The David Nixon Show" (1972) as well as "David Nixon's Christmas Magic" (1974) that featured a classic magic trick where Lynsey de Paul appeared to disappear from a glass casket while leaving behind a still warm dress. He also appeared as a panelist in the BBC radio comedy panel game, "Many a Slip".