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[[File:David with Duchess.jpg|alt=David with his Atlantean princess, Duchess|thumb|317x317px|David with his Atlantean princess, Duchess.]] | [[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 - book|The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy]]'','' with the help of his sister, Tracy J Holroyd. | '''David C Holroyd''' (aka David Capello) is a former UK dolphin trainer from the early 1970s, who, in later life, wrote the award-winning, whistle-blowing book series, [[The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy - book|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. | 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. | ||
Though exceptionally talented, David became a troubled young man; a man who, in later years, chose to hide himself away rather than face his demons ... until he re-emerged to write [[The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy - book|The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy]] | Though exceptionally talented, David became a troubled young man; a man who, in later years, chose to hide himself away rather than face his demons ... until he re-emerged to write [[The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy - book|The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy]]. David's fascinating story is a warts-and-all exposé that will haunt the reader for all time ... A story that ''had'' to be told.[[File:The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy Book Series.jpg|alt=The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy books against a background of blue waves.|thumb|320x320px|The Perfect Pair Dolphin Trilogy Book Series.]] | ||
David was only 17 years old when Entam Leisure (a subsidiary of Trusthouse Forte) employed him as a dolphin presenter. His natural talent and uncanny understanding of cetaceans quickly elevated him to the position of trainer, and he took charge of his own dolphinarium at Knowsley Safari Park within a few short months. | David was only 17 years old when Entam Leisure (a subsidiary of Trusthouse Forte) employed him as a dolphin presenter. His natural talent and uncanny understanding of cetaceans quickly elevated him to the position of trainer, and he took charge of his own dolphinarium at Knowsley Safari Park within a few short months. | ||