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[[File:David with Duchess.jpg|alt=David with his Atlantean princess, Duchess|thumb|317x317px|David with his Atlantean princess, Duchess.]]

David C Holroyd (aka David Capello) is a former UK dolphin trainer from the early 1970s, who, in later life, wrote the award-winning book series, ''The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy,'' with the help of his sister, Tracy J Holroyd.

During his relatively short time working with dolphins, David's mind-training technique changed the way many viewed dolphins and whales. His extraordinary ability to create a ''connection'' with his beloved Atlanteans eventually earned him the handle 'the psychic trainer'. But his God-given gifts inevitably brought him into open conflict with those who controlled the captive cetacean industry - a clash that exacted a heavy toll.

[[File:Duchess and Herb'e's Double-Back Somersault.jpg|alt=Duchess and Herb'e performing their double-back somersault.|thumb|Duchess and Herb'e's Double-Back Somersault.]]

Recognised as one of Europe's top trainers, David abruptly left the captive cetacean industry following the death of his beloved Herb'e.  Vowing never to return, he moved back to his roots working with his father, Ron Holroyd, as a signwriter and illustrator.

His first book, ''The Perfect Pair: The Enchanted Mirror'', was released in September 2012. It became a core text for the University of Salford's BA(Hons) degree in English and Creative Writing. Later, it was nominated for the People's Book Prize 2013 and won Bronze for non-fiction in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2013. An extract from the book - ''Deliver Us From Bobby! -'' also won first prize in a prestigious ''Manchester Evening News'' literary competition.

The second book in ''The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy'', ''The Perfect Pair: The Mirror Cracks'', was released in January 2014 to rave reviews. It was also praised for David's innovative artwork.

The third and final book of the trilogy was hailed by many as the biggest exposé ever to hit the captive cetacean industry. ''The Perfect Pair: Shards from the Mirror'' is not only ground-breaking in its writing, but explosive in its revelations.

David's story is currently part of a museum exhibition, ''Faces of South Elmsall'' by Jonathan Straight.

David is now committed to educating the public about the horrors of the captive cetacean industry. He has also coined the term 'Atlanteans' to describe cetaceans, whom he believes should be re-classified globally as non-human persons - the people of the sea. David C Holroyd, aka David Capello, has fast become a ceta activist to be reckoned with.

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