Dave Elman (May 6, 1900 – December 5, 1967), birth name David Kopelman, was a noted American radio host, comedian, and songwriter, and important figure in the field of hypnosis. He is most known today as the author of Findings in Hypnosis (1964). Over the course of his life, he was also well known as the creator and host of the popular radio show Hobby Lobby[1][2][3] as well as a songwriter and lyricist.[1][4]